2005 Ford F-650 SD Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and tires (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hydraulic and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 50%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I own an 05 f650 and a 07 f650 both have front end problems as well as brake problems spoke with Ford they were not willing to warranty a product under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10238572, filed 2008-08, 27,000 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2005 Ford f-650 super duty. The contact was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel tank was replaced. The failure recurred approximately five times. After each failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility where the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10357349, filed 2010-09, 60,000 milesTires: “2005 Ford f-650 right rear tire blew out. When the blow out occurred the debris ruptured the air brake line on another vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report)”
NHTSA complaint #10207167, filed 2007-10Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-650 SD. The contact stated that the clutch master cylinder failed by not disengaging the clutch in time. The contact applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or call the manufacturer. The contact replaced the clutch master cylinder as well as the clutch. The repair only remedied the issue temporarily. The failure mileage was 103,460.”
NHTSA complaint #10523054, filed 2013-07, 103,460 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,000 and 103,460 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V415000Sep 19, 2005Parking brake › Driveline › HydraulicCovers: Ford F-650 SD 2005, F-750 2005
On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue loading. The bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt…
- 05V202000May 4, 2005WheelsCovers: Ford F-650 SD 2005, F-750 2005
On certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Recall details for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10095225Jan 27, 2017Equipment. Some 2005-2017 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: 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, electronically, and recheck…
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10024141Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Ford 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 navigator vehicles with…
- 10024325Mar 1, 2008Engine cooling. 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023989Dec 1, 2007Fuel system. 2004-2006 f-650/f-750 and 2006 lcf - fuel tanks.
- 10023233Nov 6, 2007Engine cooling. Some 2005-2007 f-650 and f-750 vehicles equipped w/ a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10023855Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. 6.0l--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.
- 10023852Oct 1, 2007Suspension. Some 2004-2008 f-super duty 650-750 vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit a condition where the air suspension springs are not re-inflating.
Other model years of the Ford F-650 SD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 36,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 60,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 10 | 9,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Ford F-650 SD have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Ford F-650 SD is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2005 Ford F-650 SD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Ford F-650 SD reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,000 and 103,460 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.