2005 Ford F-350 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 58 complaints for the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
2nd time was white smoke coming out exhaust, then it overheated and oil was mixed with antifreeze, stranded for 5 hours, towed 18 miles to nearest ford dealership, cost us 4 days in a hotel.
I have had my 2005 f-350 diesel towed to the dealer three times now for stalling and not starting back up. Each instance they show loss of oil pressure and blame me for not changing the oil every 3000 miles (recommended by ford every 5000 - 7000 miles) and getting bad gas. They replaced 4 cylinders the first time, 2 cylinders plus a fuel cup the second and they are now working on the third.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-350 SD
- Steering 39 complaints
- Suspension 39 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints