2005 Ford F-250 engine problems

Filed Apr 6, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Electrical system fails every day. It affects the engine, transmission, radio, windows, gauges. Wiring issue causes the radio to just go out, windows stop working, all gauges stops working, the transmission doesn't shift right, engine doesn't run right. Yes vehicle is available for inspecting. Engine cuts off and won't start back, leaves you stranded side the road. Truck stalls in front of other vehicles. Windows won't roll down when it's 100 degrees inside truck. Fuel gauge doesn't let you know when there's no fuel again leaving you stranded beside the road. Other gauge don't work could cause more damage. Yes it has been inspected my mechanic and he said there are wiring issues. No warning lamps or anything now but the wrench light has came on allot. There is a wiring recall on this year truck but said mine doesn't fall under that recall and I don't know why because I'm having this issue

Filed Oct 15, 2024 · Engine · 246,808 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud rumbling noise that sounded like rocks in the engine. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was parked and the engine was turned off, the vehicle was started, however, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that her husband was an independent mechanic and had recently replaced several unknown parts, however the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 246,808.

Filed May 24, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 36,000 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power. The vehicle was later restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel injection control module however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 05V270000 (Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · WI

When driving, the truck will die. Sometimes truck can be restarted other times had to have it tolled. We have replaced fuel pressure regulator, regulator, start switch r&r instrument cluster, alternator, batteries and the problem still exist. Have taken it to a ford dealer and they can not find the problem. They say it is not covered on recall 05v270000

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · HI

Engine would put out white smoke then would start to over heat.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

This particular model and year with the 6.0 litre engine (2005 ) is nortorious for the oil cooler to blow up leaving you stranded wherever. When it happened to me I was pulling a 33ft 5th wheel trailer and almost wrecked. Ford knows all about this faulty piece of equipment yet doesn't recall it and should be held accountable for replacing it. It cost me $6000 to get my truck fixed. The faulty piece was installed by ford and should be responsible by ford for repair costs

Filed May 9, 2018 · Engine · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. Ferrario ford lincoln (2472 corning rd, elmira, ny) was contacted and diagnosed the failure as a high pressure oil pump malfunction and the part would need to be replaced. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Engine · 205,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. While driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle lost power, rolled back down the hill, and stopped. The vehicle was towed on december 10th to legacy ford (2906 island lagrande, or 97850). The dealer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle for the ficm. The dealer made two repairs due to an unknown recall regarding the pressure sensor and recalibration. The manufacturer was contacted at 1‑800‑392‑3673 and stated that there were no recalls on the ficm for the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to not being able to regain power. The vehicle had not been repaired and remained at the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2017 · Body, Engine · 58,000 miles · NY

Truck frame seems to be rotting. Told 3-4 years at most by mechanic. Already replaces fuel tank brackets, any rust recalls as in ones toyota did a while ago/ also told at 1000,000 mi will need spark plug change (only59000 now) and there was a recall of this plug removal could be difficult. Any help

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Engine · 215,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure did not occur once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.