2005 Ford F-250 SD: won't start

8 of the 295 complaints about the 2005 Ford F-250 SD describe won't start.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 86,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 65 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2022
1
2021
4
2020
4
2019
4
2018
3
2017
2
2016
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
1
2011
3
2010
1
2008
1
2005
8
2004
13
2003
6
2002
2
2001
1
2000
1
1999
3
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Engine · 86,526 miles · WA

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..

Filed Nov 30, 2011 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. While parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and a diagnostic test was performed. The mechanic stated there was a failure with the fuel injector control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/24/12*lj updated 01/25/12

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Engine · 115,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f250 superduty diesel. The contact stated that the engine would not start. The engine would only start when fuel was added. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the dealer replaced the fuel injectors but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not further repaired and the manufacturer would not assist with the repair. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · LA

My 2005 ford f250 diesel truck started having problems 2 weeks after warranty went out. The stc(snap-to-connect) fitting in the high pressure oil pump(hpop) has went out. In the stc fitting an o-ring blows in all the 2005-2007 vehicles which when engine is warm, it will not start. And must cool down in order to start. Ford knows of the problem and has put together a replacement for $60. The labor is an additional $1740. I cannot afford this, please help me.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f250 superduty. While the vehicle was parked the contact tried to started the vehicle and it would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the failure was with the fuel injection control module. The local mechanic referred her to the dealer. The dealer advised her that the failure was the same as the local mechanic had advised her. The dealer advised her that the vehicle was not part of recall 05v270000, electrical system:wiring. She called the manufacturer and they advised her that they were trying to reach the service manager at the dealership. The failure was on going for the last two weeks; however, the contact did not know what caused it to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 36,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · FL

This event had no warnings leading up to the failure. This failure occurred once and was debilitating. My 2005 ford f250 (6.0 diesel) suffered a leak in two orings and a crack in an oil line in the high pressure oil system. The result was a vehicle that died and would not start. This vehicle only has 40,000 original miles on it. Online research has revealed that this is a design flaw in the 2004 & 2005 model years. Ford has issued tsb's on the problem however never notified consumers of the defect to forewarn or correct the affected model years. The engine has sensors that shut the engine down and prevent it from starting when oil pressure is lost from such defects. My vehicle was towed to ford, however the warranty had expired in december 2009. I have tried to resolve cost issue with ford to no avail. I feel this defect in design was a known problem and should have been addressed, especially while the vehicle was still under warranty.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Fuel system · 56,934 miles · CA

Oct. 20, 2009, truck died while pulling 5th wheel up steep mtn. Road to kennedy meadows, ca. Bad situation. After 3 weeks in ford garage, in ridgecrest, ca. Several parts replaced all related to the high pressure oil system used to fire injectors on this 6.0 powerstroke engine. Jan 26, 2010. After pulling the 5th wheel for about 100 miles through heavy traffic and parking trailer in my driveway, I came back later and truck wouldn't start. Towed to lake elsinore ford and they replace the oil pressure regulator. This is all over the powerstroke sites on the net. My nephew has had the same problems. Ford knows this too. Both of these incidents could have resulted in wrecks, there is no warning, the engine just dies.

Filed Feb 27, 2009 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 superduty. Sporadically, the vehicle experiences a no start condition. On one occasion, while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the fuel pump, tank, and injectors needed to be replaced at the cost of $4,000 due to corrosion. The technician added that they received numerous complaints and failures with this particular make and model vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 23,000. Updated 04-17-09 upated 04/20/09.