2005 Ford F-550 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel my Ford f550 heavy duty truck equipped with diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall. I hear I'm not the only I know for a fact the Ford has had many problem's with their engine's if possible I would like to return it for a refund.”
NHTSA complaint #10246571, filed 2008-10, 11,000 miles“Truck was purchased brand new by my company in 2005. This problem began in 2008. I have records of preventative maintenance being done per manufacturer instructions. I also had the pm done at the dealership. The chief problem is the engine has continual power issues which include stalling, shaking, excess smoking. The engine just stops running which is a huge safety risk while driving it. Since 2008 this truck has been to the dealership via tow truck for the same chief complaint at least 12 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446404, filed 2012-02, 59,578 miles“- at a stop sign the contact was getting ready to accelerate across a main road with this 05 Ford f-550 super duty. While accelerating the vehicle completely lost power, stalling in the middle of the road. Before vehicle completely stalled, the check engine warning light came on within a second after the engine light came on the vehicle stalled out. The vehicle was towed into dealership and at the dealership they stated that the oil pump pressure dropped below 20 pounds causing the vehicle to shot off automatically. Updated 02/22/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10179392, filed 2007-01, 51,000 miles“We started experiencing problems with the wheels, brakes, electrical, engine and vehicle stalling when being driven in 2005-2008. Continued to have problems in 2009 with the transmission, coolant, lack of power, batteries and vehicle stalling while being driven. The Ford dealer diagnosed as a turbo problem, head gasket, vc gasket, EGR, oil cooler, no oil pressure. A new turbo was installed. In december 2009 the truck stalled while driving, due to a failed turbo hose. Jan. 2010, the truck stalled again. The cam sensor, injector and ficm were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10431108, filed 2011-05Related service bulletins
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10022293Jul 25, 20076.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021464Apr 27, 20076.0l oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021462Apr 27, 2007Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
- 10022243Apr 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021236Mar 23, 2007Lack of cooling fan operation.
- 10021234Mar 23, 20076.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, and p2140.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD
20 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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