2005 Ford F-250 sd problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 2005 Ford F-250 sd problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Ford F-250 Super Duty 2005, several common problems have been identified:
- Suspension Issues:
- The 2005 model faced suspension problems like the "death wobble," hyper shaking, and loss of control. These issues not only compromised the driver's ability to control the vehicle but also resulted in expensive repairs, particularly noticeable in the 2006 and 2011 models.
- Steering Difficulties:
- Steering problems were reported in several versions of the Ford F-250, with the 2017 model being most affected. Although Ford addressed these issues promptly, drivers experienced steering wobbles and locking up, which could be dangerous on the road.
- Death Wobble:
- The "death wobble" was a significant concern for the F-250, particularly prevalent in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models. This issue caused violent shaking of the truck, making it harder to control, and was related to steering problems.
These problems highlight the challenges faced by owners of the Ford F-250 Super Duty 2005, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and consideration before investing in this particular model.
Was 2005 a good year for F250 Super Duty?
2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Ratings Overview
The average rating is a 3.9 out of 5 stars. The 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Ratings.
What are the bad years for the F-250?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include: 2002 Ford F-250. 2006 Ford F-250. 2008 Ford F-250.
What does SD mean on Ford F-250?
“Super Duty” is simply a way to distinguish these trucks from the base model in the Ford Series: the F-150. Not only that, but the bodywork and chassis are both different from the F-150 as well simply because these are bigger trucks.
How many miles per gallon does a Ford F-250 SD get?
Based on data from 115 vehicles, 6,327 fuel-ups and 1,937,521 miles of driving, the 2022 Ford F-250 gets a combined Avg MPG of 13.24 with a 0.11 MPG margin of error.
Was 2005 a good year for F250 Super Duty?
2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Ratings Overview
The average rating is a 3.9 out of 5 stars. The 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Ratings.
What year to avoid in a Ford F-250 diesel?
In short, the 2003-2007 Ford F-250 are among those vehicles that you should avoid. Unless you're looking for a project truck or a parts' car these are best avoided, and here's a deeper dive into why.
What does SD mean on Ford F-250?
“Super Duty” is simply a way to distinguish these trucks from the base model in the Ford Series: the F-150. Not only that, but the bodywork and chassis are both different from the F-150 as well simply because these are bigger trucks.
What does Ford SD mean?
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year.
2005 Ford F-250 sd car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-250 sd problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Ford F-250 sd vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Ford F-250 sd
The NHTSA has received 295 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Ford F-250 sd. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Ford F-250 sd vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-06
- VIN: 1FTSW21P55E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-15
- VIN: 1FTSW21P85E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ONGOING FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND TO BILLINGSLEY FORD LINCOLN OF LAWTON (8209 NW QUANAH PARKER TRAILWAY BLDG. 1, LAWTON, OK 73505, (580) 536-3325) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED MANY TIMES AND ADVISED HIM TO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SPEAK WITH THE OWNER OF THE DEALER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED FORD ACTION BULLETIN NUMBER: 09L02 (STEERING: WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR, TIRES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-01
- VIN: 1FTNF21505E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES WHILE DIRECTIONAL IS ON THE DIRECTIONALS STOP FUNCTIONING WHILE IN MOTION AND TURNING WHICH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IM WONDERING WHY NHTSA 11V352000 IS ALLOWING FORD TO ONLY REPAIR CERTAIN VINS ESPECIALLY WHEN MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL ARE SPECIFIED IN THE SUMMARY.WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS???
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-02
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY F250, SUPER DUTY 6.0 DIESEL BECAME SLUGGISH AND GAS MILEAGE SUFFERED IMMENSELY. THEN, WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES, MY LEFT REAR DISK BRAKE CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND STARTED SMOKING. AT MY COST AND ON THE LEFT REAR, I HAD FORD REPLACE THE CALIPER, PADS, BRAKE LINE AND RESURFACE THE ROTORS. ALSO, THE RIGHT REAR ROTOR WAS RESURFACED. AT 54,000, I MAKE A 100 MILE TRIP AND THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER STARTED DRAGGING. I AM NOT SURE HOW TO FIX THIS SINCE NO ONE HAS THE SOLUTION.ADDITIONALLY, I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THIS COULD CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE RESULTING IN FATALITIES.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-06
- VIN: 1FTSW21P85E
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE BEGAN TO SHIMMY, PULLED OVER FOUND NOTHING WRONG, 25 MILES LATER TIRE BLEW AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL. TIRE BELTS DID EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. SAME TIRE AS NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15T-061 BUT MANUFACTURED 4 MONTHS PRIOR TO EARLIEST RECALL PRODUCTION DATE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-09
- VIN: 1FTSX21P15E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FICM FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-18
- VIN: 1FTSW20P95E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS PUSHED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-21
- VIN: 1FTSX21555E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, JUST LEAVING TOWN I HIT 50 MPH AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO WOBBLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND VIBRATE TILL I SLOW DOWN TO UNDER 40 MPH. I GOT THE NOTICE FROM FORD TELLING ME IT ALL HAD TO DO WITH TIRE PRESSURE. I INFLATED THE TIRES TO THE REQUIRED PRESSURE AND IT ONLY MADE THINGS WORSE. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. CLEARLY THERE IS A PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY REPLACING PARTS IN THE FRONT END OF THIS TRUCK. TIRES ARE NOW JUNK ON THE FRONT END. THE ONLY THING I COULD DO IS UNDER INFLATE THE FRONT TIRES TO GAIN BETTER CONTROL AND DRIVE SLOWER. STILL WOBBLES JUST NOT AS BAD. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM I HAVE EVERYDAY.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-10
- VIN: 1FTSW21P45E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE ON EACH VISIT. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAULTY FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,576. MA 08/10/15 UPDATED 11/30/2015 *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- VIN: 1FTSW21P55E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED--SOMETIMES WHEN THE DECREASE BUTTON IS PUSHED THE SPEED OF VEHICLE INCREASES. VEHICLE IS 6.0 L DIESEL. THE SAME EVENTS OCCURRED WITH ANOTHER '05 F 250 DIESEL. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-14
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTSW20P55E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I WAS HEADING DOWN MY STREET IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND JUST BEFORE THE STREET BENDS TO THE LEFT MY TRUCK STALLED AND I LOST MY POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. DOING THE BEST I COULD I TURNED THE WHEEL JUST ENOUGH TO AVOID THE CAR PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET THEN I PROCEEDED TO RUN THROUGH MY NEIGHBOR'S WROUGHT IRON GATE AND PLASTER COMING TO REST ON THE HILL IN HIS FRONT YARD. AFTER ASSESSING THE DAMAGE, I TRIED TO START MY TRUCK TO SEE IF I COULD MOVE IT. IT STARTED AND I MOVED IT TO MY DRIVEWAY. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT THE BODY SHOP I THEN TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHERE HE DISCOVERED A FAULTY WIRE IN THE WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR SIGNS OF TROUBLE. LATER I LEARNED FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2004-2005 MODELS FOR THE WIRE HARNESS SPECIFICALLY, THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ON. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-11
- VIN: 1FTSX21525E
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TURNING SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, REVERSE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN HAD NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- VIN: 1FTSX21P95E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10 AND 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-05
- VIN: 1FTSW21PX5E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:05V26600 (FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,669. UPDATED 02/12/15*LJ UPDATED 08/24/2017*CT
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-03
- VIN: 1FTSW21P35E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CRANK, NO START. NUMEROUS CODES. FICM FAILED VOLTAGE TEST, POWER BALANCE TEST. REPLACED FICM W REMANUFACTURED MODULE, ENGINE CONTROL (EEC). INSTALL CAC TUBE. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT, ATO FUSE, CAE FUSE, AIR INLET CONNECTION AND AA CLAMP. COST $1294.68 WHY WASN'T THIS UNDER WARRANTY, SINCE SO MANY OF THESE TRUCKS NEED SAME REPAIRS? WORK DONE BY LEGACY FORD NEW OWNER OF FORD OF WALLA WALLA.. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-28
- VIN: 1FTSW21P35E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CRANK, NOT START. HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM LEAK. PUMP FITTING LEAKING AND IPR DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED HP OIL PUMP, QUICK CONNECT AND IPR. COST $1380.29 AFTER ONLY 705 MILES, MORE REPAIRS NEEDED, OF COURSE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AGAIN. WHY ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE TO FORCE FORD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS TO THIS JUNK THEY PUT TOGETHER? WORK DONE BY LEGACY FORD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-08
- VIN: 1FTSW21P35E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: LOSING WATER AND OIL FROM EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE. VEHICLE LOSING COOLANT FROM EXHAUST PIPE. HARD START. ACTS LIKE HIGH PRESSURE OIL, BLOWS LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST. INSTALLED IDS/ COMPUTER AND INSTALLED COOLANT PRESSURE GAUGE IN LINE ON COOLING SYSTEM. MONITORED ECT/EOT AND COOLANT PRESSURE.. GOT VEHICLE TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMP. ECT/EOT WERE AT 15 DEGREES DIFFERENCE WHICH IS MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE FOR OIL COOLER TEMP.FORD RECOMMENDS IT BE REPLACED WHEN IT REACHES 15 DEGREE DIFFERENCE. ALSO RECOMMEND REPLACE EGR COOLER WITH OIL COOLER AS A SET. PERFORM TSB 09-08-3, TEST DEGASS BOTTLE-OK. EGR TEST ON VEHICLE PASSED, INSTALLED PRESSURE GAUGE. ROAD TEST FOR HEAD GASKETS - 21 PSI IN COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. PERFORMED TURBO OVER BOOST - TEST PASSED. FAILED ITEMS: HEAD GASKETS, OIL COOLER. WHEN TEARING APART NEED CHECK CONCERN WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM. ESTIMATE TO REPAIR AROUND $7000 WHICH NEITHER FORD NOR DEALER, LEGACY FORD, WILL COVER UNDER WARRANTY. WHAT IS THE WARRANTY FOR IF NOT TO REPAIR FORD'S JUNK? SO NOW AN EXPENSIVE TRUCK SITS UNUSABLE BECAUSE OF FORD AND THEY HAVE LOST A LONG TIME BELIEVER IN FORD VEHICLES, THIS IS MY LAST FORD. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-29
- VIN: 1FTSW21P35E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: HARD TO START. REPLACE BRACELET KIT. UNDER WARRANTY BY FORD OF WALLA WALLA. GOOD COMPANY. REPLACED BY LEGACY. NO MORE WARRANTY WHEN DEALERS CHANGE?. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-29
- VIN: 1FTSW21P35E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CHECK GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON. TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALMOST TO TOP. TOWED FROM ONTARIO, OR., TO BAKER, OR. FOR REPAIRS. REPLACED COOLANT CAP, STILL NOT RIGHT. SAND DEGAS BOTTLE AND RETEST, STILL FAILED. REMOVE TURBO ASSEMBLY AND INTAKE. PRESSURE TEST. EGR COOLER FAILS. REPLACE EGR COOLER AND INSTALL INTAKE. DISASSEMBLE TURBO AND INSPECT. CARBONED UP. REPLACED CENTER ROTATING ASSEMBLY AND UNISON RING. REASSEMBLED AND TRIED TO START. STATIC LOCKED. REMOVED ALL GLOW PLUGS, CRANK ENGINE TO CLEAR ALL CYLINDERS AND REINSTALL GLOW PLUGS. HAD TO CLEAR CARBON FROM INTAKE AND REPLACE EGR VALVE, RUN EGR TEST AFTER FULLY WARMED UP, EGR SYSTEM PASSED. CODES PO404, P0405, P115A AND U0100. DONE UNDER WARRANTY BY GENTRY FORD. THIS DEALER GIVES VERY DETAILED REPORT, BE NICE IF THEY ALL DID. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTSW21P95E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, ACCELERATED TO MAKE LEFT TURN,HIT EITHER A BUMP OR PATCH OF SAND WHEN STEERING TOOK TO LEFT THEN RIGHT AND COULD NOT GET BACK. HIT A GUARDRAIL AND LANDED IN DITCH. MY TRUCK IS TOTALED BUT LUCKILY I WAS NOT SEVERELY INJURED. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- VIN: 1FTSW21P35E
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHEN EVER THE TRUCK GOES OVER SOMETHING LIKE AN BULGED EXPANSION JOINT OR A POT HOLE WITH SPEED IN EXCESS OF 40-45, IT WILL REACT VIOLENTLY. OFTEN THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE OVER A FOOT OR TWO(DEPENDING ON THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK) IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE BOUNCING/SHAKING OF THE FRONT WHEELS IS OVER IN SEVERAL SECONDS, BUT IS SEVERE NONE THE LESS. IF YOU HIT A BUMP ON A CURVE, THE VEHICLE WILL ALMOST GO OFF THE ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ENOUGH TIMES OVER THE YEARS THAT I ATTEMPTED EVASIVE ACTION/SLOW WAY DOWN WHEN I SEE I'M ABOUT TO STRIKE SOMETHING THAT WILL SET THE SUSPENSION INTO BOUNCE MODE. MANY, MANY, MANY FORD SUPER DUTY OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND ALL FORD CAN SAY IS THAT IT'S THE OWNERS FAULT FOR NOT KEEPING THE TIRES AIRED PROPERLY. I DARE YOU TO COME DRIVE MY TRUCK!!!!!!!!! YES, I HAVE CHANGED THE OEM SHOCKS TO BILSTENS FOR THE F250 APPLICATIONS AND HAVE INSTALLED A STIFFER STEERING STABILIZER SHOCK. HAVE ALSO EXPERIMENTED WITH VARIOUS AIR PRESSURE SETTINGS. NOTHING MADE ANY DIFFERENCE. TRUCK STILL HAS STOCK SUSPENSION SPRINGS.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-30
- VIN: 1FTSX21P55E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-23
- VIN: 1FTNF21525E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ST, GOING ABOUT 35 MPH...WHEN I HIT A BUMP THE TRUCK WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALSO SHAKING VIOLENTLY , I HAD IT DIAGNOSED AS THE DRAG LINK BALL JOINT AND AN UPPER BALL JOINT BOTH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT...I GOT A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM FORD JUST YESTERDAY ABOUT THE SHIMMY/SHAKING ISSUE, THE LETTER STATES THAT IT IS DUE TO TIRE PRESSURE IN WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE VERY WRONG!! *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-10
- VIN: 1FTSW21P45E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO LET IT COOL DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,500.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-01
- VIN: 1FTSX21P35E
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM, AND REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. . BROUGHT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IT CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT THE CALIPERS WERE SEIZED.. I PAID APPROXIMATELY $1100.00 FOR THAT BRAKE JOB AND TOLD THAT FORD WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE PARTS IT WAS BEYOND THE WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RE-DESIGN OF THE BRAKE SHOES. THEY REPLACED ONE REAR ROTORS, "FREED UP" ONE REAR CALIPER. I DID ADVISE DRIVERS FRONT WAS SEIZING UP AT ONE POINT AS WELL. I WAS PROVIDED THE REAR ROTORS AND SHOES. THE SHOES WERE WELL WITHIN USABLE RANGE WHICH WAS NOTED BY MYSELF, ALSO A DIESEL MECHANIC AND A INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE DAY I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE I WAS DRIVING HOME LOST ALL BRAKES. I HAD IT TOWED AT MY OWN EXPENSE THEN THEY DISCOVERED THE OTHER REAR CALIPER HAD IN FACT SEIZED LIKE I HAD TOLD THEM THEY REPLACED IT COST ME FOR THE REPAIR.THIS YEAR MAY 2013 WAS AGAIN NOTICED SMELL OF THE BRAKES BURNING, ALONG WITH FAMILIAR BOUNCING. ONLY THIS TIME I DROVE 8 MILES WHEN HEAVY SMOKE WAS COMING FROM FRONT WHEEL WHAT I TOLD THEM LAST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T FIX IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WENT. ALTHOUGH THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM IT COST ME THE FEE FOR THE SERVICE. I PAID THE OUTRAGEOUS PRICE OF $2400.00 IN 2011 FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY KNOWING THIS TRUCK WOULD BE COSTING FAR MORE THAN THAT IN FUTURE. THE MYSTERY VIBRATION SOME EXPERIENCE THAT CANT BE "REPEATED" AT THE DEALERSHIP OTHER THAN THE CRAP OF TIRE INFLATION OR "ROAD FORCE BALANCING" WHICH THERE IS NO TIRE SHOP WITHIN 50 MILES OF ME THAT HAS EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING IS MOST LIKELY THE BRAKES. *TR
2005 Ford F-250 sd recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2005 Ford F-250 sd.
- Manufacturer: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
- Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: 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 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
- Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: TRUXXX MANUFACTURING, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL AS OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE U-BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION MAY DISTORT THE BLOCKS, REDUCING THE INTENDED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE U-BOLTS.
- Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE.
- Remedy: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRUXXX AT 1-800-381-8320.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 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 ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE. IF THE FUEL LINE SEPARATES, AN OPERATOR MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR AND/OR FUEL ON THE GROUND, LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY STALL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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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