no report yet
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2005 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 14, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Ford F-450 SD has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Fuel system, diesel
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Engine and engine cooling
4Engine
2Electrical system
2Steering
2Suspension
1Power train
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Ford F-450 SD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE.
no report yet
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. IF THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS BECOME DISLODGED A VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE NOISE AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS THAT MAY EVENTUALLY PROGRESS TO IMPAIRED…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other F-450 SD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-450 SD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-450 SD owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO…
I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CAUSING FUEL TO BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
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