no report yet
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2005 Ford F-550 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford F-550 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 November 2, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Ford F-550 SD has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Fuel system, diesel
5Engine and engine cooling
4Electrical system
2Power train
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Tires
1Wheels
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 16 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Ford F-550 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-550 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-550 SD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-550 SD owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLING WHEN BEING DRIVEN IN 2005-2008. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS IN 2009 WITH THE TRANSMISSION, COOLANT, LACK OF POWER, BATTERIES AND VEHICLE STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A TURBO…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED LOOSING POWER AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT REVIEWED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ENGINE FAILURES, THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE RUSTING OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CAUSING THE ENGINE FAILURES. THE…
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