2005 Ford F-550 SD

▲ Better than typical
2005 Ford F-550 SD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:34.023Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-550 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 72 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 23 complaints 2008: 26 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 11 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2005: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19950
19960
19972
19980
199961
200072
200129
200222
200333
200449
200532
200644
200723
200826
20091
20101
20113
20126
20132
20149
201511
20163
20172
20180
20194
20204
202111
20229
20231
20242
20251
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 47%

47% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 15 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

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TL* - 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070122

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 2 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A CLOGGED FUEL FILTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130529

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050406 — steering

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 AN

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.

Campaign 05V135000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050620 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 05V266000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050722 — electrical system

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 BEGAN

Campaign 05V270000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070905 — equipment

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 TRAILE

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

Campaign 07E066000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110815 — exterior lighting

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 2004

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.

Campaign 11V352000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford F-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V135000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V266000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V270000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E066000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V352000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2006 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 1999 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford F-550 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford F-550 SD is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-550 SD?

The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-550 SD have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.