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2005 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems

32 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
32
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
60,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Wiring
    9
  • Wiring: front underhood
    2
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    1
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-250 SD electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: wiringReported June 10, 2005 · 180,104 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 05V270000 · Recall details

What 2005 Ford F-250 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 43,000 miles · MA

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 the federal safety agency 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???

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical · 141,000 miles · CA

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 344,000 miles · CA · crash

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.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Electrical · 182,000 miles · OH

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2013 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · WI

Failure to start, no warning, no codes , turns over but no further info. Sent to the dealer for eval, fuel injector control module (ficm). Failure , after replacing of the wireless foot assembly pedal 2 weeks ago. Just another ongoing issue related to this 6.0 , which prior stalls without warning , refuse to run without mishaps for period of time ford should be responsible to fix or replace this vehicle.

Filed Sep 12, 2012 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where starter fluid was dispensed into the engine and vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure recurred four times. The contac referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) however, the VIN was ineligible for repairs under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the engineers would investigate the engine stalling malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

Bought vehicle used in nov,2011. About 4 months later started having problems with engine power. Was told by ford dealership that I bought it from would need to rebuild engine, should be covered under extended warranty (involved egr, gaskets and bent head bolts). Call ford extended warranty people. Refused to pay anything. Now truck has about 96000 miles on it and the truck is stalling out while driving down the road, took back to dealership again, was told that the injectors are the problem now. Decided to check out recalls on this veh. And found out several things (1) that ford had a recall for the injectors and (2) that the problems before were probably caused by this. Called the recall center at ford and was told that VIN # did not match up to any recalls, even though it was on 180000 05 ford f250 sd. Was also told to check with extended warranty that is also through ford. Once this is fixed will have more money invested in this and rebuilding engine 6 months ago than the truck is worth. No more fords for us.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Electrical · 76,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 super duty. The contact was traveling 20 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 76,500 and the current mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after thirty minutes. The failure occurred three different times at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The technician stated that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 283,000 miles · MS

It took several times before I could crank my truck and once it was started it smoked badly but did eventually clear up. It spit and sputtered on the way to work so I dropped it off at the mechanics shop. The mechanic inspected it and the fuel injector module was bad. I researched the recall list and called the ford dealership in mobile, al based on the recall list to have the problem repaired; gave them my VIN and was told that my vehicle was not included in any recalls. The dealership offered to repair the module for $900.00 however the federal safety agency id # 05v270000 says there is a recall concerning this issue.

Questions about the 2005 Ford F-250 SD electrical

Does the 2005 Ford F-250 SD have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-250 SD electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V270000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-250 SD have the most electrical problems?

The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (56 complaints), 2017 (54 complaints) and 2001 (39 complaints).

Other 2005 Ford F-250 SD problems

Suspension 118Steering 67Engine 46Fuel system 26Brakes 20Transmission 16Acceleration 10Body 9Tires 7Locks 4Wheels 4Lights 2Airbags 1Seats 1Visibility 1

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