2005 Ford F-550 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 63%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD, 63% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my truck and it started to lose power like it was running out of fuel. Then all of a sudden the truck just shut off. I couldn't get the truck to restart at all. The truck was towed to a garage. When I looked in to the fuel tank I found the inside of it was peeling apart. I checked the filter and they both were clogged with the lining of the fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10550628, filed 2013-11, 140,000 miles“Truck stalled I check it fuel pump had stop working took to dealer, next time the ficm went bad I replaced it drove good for 1500 or so miles then problems again Ford said fuel tank rusting causing ficm to go bad and clog injectors Ford fixed I asked about use of coolent they could not find any problem but I have to add one galion every week and truck is starting to smoke!”
NHTSA complaint #10435649, filed 2011-11, 55,050 miles“We own a 2005 Ford f-550 diesel truck. We are having problems with the fuel tank delaminating and causing the fuel flow to stop to the engine. This is a common problem on alot of Ford diesel trucks, Ford does not want to take responsibility for the tank delamination, causing the truck to stop running. We are having to pay for the repair, even though the truck is still under warranty. They say that we are running bio-diesel through the truck and this is what is causing the liner separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10274121, filed 2009-06, 23,510 miles“My Ford f-550 fuel tank is peeling off and clogging up the engine. Causing it to stop dead in the middle of driving. Ford will not fix this under warranty work. My truck only has 27,500 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10236333, filed 2008-07, 27,500 miles“I am contacting you to file a complaint with Ford motor company regarding the fuel tanks on 450 and f550 trucks that we own. I have more than one vehicle that is and has been affected by this. The fuel tanks are degrading from the inside, causing fuel system damage and creating a hazard due to the fact that as large as these vehicles are they can be disabled in traffic. I do understand that any vehicle could be rendered disabled. However this would be for a known cause. Ford dealerships are well aware of the problem as are many tank repair facilities in new england. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298158, filed 2010-01, 98,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V266000Jun 9, 2005On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.Covers: Ford F-550 SD 2005, F-350 SD 2005, F-250 SD 2005 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10024141Aug 1, 2008Ford lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer satisfaction program 07m08: certain 2005 model year f-150, f-super duty, expedition, and…
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10017529Sep 21, 2005New fuel vapor management system for certain vehicles with gas engines and standard duty carriers. Jerr-dan technical bulletin.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 77% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 10 | 43% |
| 2006 | 36 | 82% |
| 2005 | 20 | 63% |
| 2004 | 26 | 53% |
| 2003 | 19 | 58% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 13 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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