2005 Ford F-450 SD
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel system, diesel
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 40 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, diesel
33% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Fuel/propulsion system
18% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-20
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-450 diesel. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the interior paint of the fuel tank was delaminating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-17
Fuel system, gasoline
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and injectors.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing diesel and engine.
Engine
10% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the dashboard illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer in Nevada where a diagnostic test was performed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the vehicle started to over heat and the check gauges warning lamp illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-17
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-04-06Steering05V135000 On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2005. Owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673.
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2005-06-20Fuel system, gasoline05V266000 On 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall began on June 20, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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2005-07-22Electrical system05V270000 Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0L diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Remedy: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (Ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (Icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall…
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2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…
Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
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2011-08-15Exterior lighting11V352000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, diesel: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V135000 · Steering
- Recall 05V266000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 05V270000 · Electrical system
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2005 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford F-450 SD is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.