The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .
2005 Ford F-350 fuel system problems
36 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,000.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-350 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford F-350 fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Ford F-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving down the highway(45-55mph) vehicle dash lights, radio, windows all stop working. They come back on randomly. No change to little change when re-starting. Vehicle also loses power and the engine seems to pause and go, over and over like it's struggling. I've taken it to several ford certified mechanics who are baffled.
Ficm and icp sensor. I would be driving down the road and my vehicle would cut off on me while on the street. It would take about fifteen minutes or more to start back up(hot start). I've only had the vehicle for a year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine seized without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to leif johnson ford (501 e koenig ln #1, austin, tx 78751 (512) 454-3711) where it was diagnosed that the fuel liner in the fuel tank caused the vehicle to seize. The fuel tank was corroded and clogged the injectors. The contact stated that the fuel tank, fuel injectors, and fuel filters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer acknowledged the failure, stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall, and did not offer any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The gas tank has a defect it epoxy liner in gas tank corrodes and plugs up the filter ejector and shut truck down and rust out filters. The truck was been driven when it shut down , took truck to ford dealer, was told gas tank is eroded and has plug up system including injectors, will be $8000.00 to fix, that there wasnt a current recall on item, but that for know problem exist.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injection control module, sensor, and turbo hoses failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Also, while driving 30 MPH, the engine began to rev and the contact had to brake to stop the vehicle from surging forward and colliding with the preceding vehicle. The vehicle continued to surge as the contact drove. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the injection control pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of both failures and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Came up with a code to replace t.p.s. I replaced tps now vehicle is having problems idling . I contacted ford explained to them my situation. I was told by 3 different people that whenever people with a 6.8 v10 have the code to replace t.p.s they end up replacing the whole e.t.b. Is there a recall for the throttle body ?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While walking towards the parked vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear portion of the fuel tank was separated from the frame due to a rusted fuel tank strap. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
Power surge. Stopped waiting at light felt like I was hit from behind, very quick unexpected surge forward, it also occrures while driving but the effect is not strong, more noticeable when backing.
Cpsc: 2005 f-350. Consumer stated the 6.0 diesel motor is no longer working due to a buildup in the gas tank, or oil system. *ss the consumer stated after the vehicle was fixed, it broke down again.
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-350 fuel system
Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford F-350, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-350 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-350 fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-350 have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford F-350 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (36 complaints), 2004 (25 complaints) and 1999 (24 complaints).
Other 2005 Ford F-350 problems
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