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2005 Ford F-550 SD: engine stalls while driving

15 of the 32 complaints about the 2005 Ford F-550 SD describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
47%
typical mileage
53,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 53 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle misfired, hesitated, and stalled with the illumination of the maintenance light. The failure recurred over the course of 7 years. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis on several occasions where it was stated that the injectors, oil pump, intake gasket, crank shift, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-550 sd. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the failure was caused by a clogged fuel filter. The fuel tank coating peeled off and obstructed the fuel filter. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the fuel tank and the fuel filter. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Engine · 59,578 miles · OH

Truck was purchased brand new by my company in 2005. This problem began in 2008. I have records of preventative maintenance being done per manufacturer instructions. I also had the pm done at the dealership. The chief problem is the engine has continual power issues which include stalling, shaking, excess smoking. The engine just stops running which is a huge safety risk while driving it. Since 2008 this truck has been to the dealership via tow truck for the same chief complaint at least 12 times. Each time the dealership will work on the egr valve, the egr cooler, the oil cooler, the icp valve, injectors, head and intake gaskets, the computers shoot codes such po261, po264, po267, po269, po270 and po273, po276, po279, po280 and po611. This trucks engine needs recalled to find the main problem. It is now 2012 my truck is 7 years old with just at 100,000 miles. This is a diesel engine 6.0 they are suppose to last longer than gasoline engines however this engine has major safety recurring problems that are dangerous to the public highway and the people driving on it. It also has cost thousands of dollars in unsuccessful repairs and lost work time for my company.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 55,050 miles · TN

Truck stalled I check it fuel pump had stop working took to dealer, next time the ficm went bad I replaced it drove good for 1500 or so miles then problems again ford said fuel tank rusting causing ficm to go bad and clog injectors ford fixed I asked about use of coolent they could not find any problem but I have to add one galion every week and truck is starting to smoke!

Filed May 20, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 148,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f550. The contact stated the vehicle started loosing power and stalling while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the injection control pressure sensor failed. The contact reviewed the federal safety agency recall campaign number 05v270000 (electrical system: wiring), but was told by the manufacturer that their vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 148,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. Fuel injection control module was replaced. Updated 08/31/2011

Filed May 18, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

We started experiencing problems with the wheels, brakes, electrical, engine and vehicle stalling when being driven in 2005-2008. Continued to have problems in 2009 with the transmission, coolant, lack of power, batteries and vehicle stalling while being driven. The ford dealer diagnosed as a turbo problem, head gasket, vc gasket, egr, oil cooler, no oil pressure. A new turbo was installed. In december 2009 the truck stalled while driving, due to a failed turbo hose. Jan. 2010, the truck stalled again. The cam sensor, injector and ficm were replaced. In april and may 2010, the truck stalled again and all the injectors were replaced. In march 2011, the truck stalled again and the cam sensor and injectors were replaced again. April 2011, the injector needed to be replaced again. Updated 10/20/11

Filed Jan 6, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · HI

1. 2005 ford f550 diesel truck stalling, rough idle, loss of power completely. 2. The diesel fuel tank is delaminating and has caused $6,000 worth in damages. My truck stopped working completely and was towed to a ford dealership here in hawaii for diagnosis. My f550 is currently covered with a super duty diesel engine care warranty that cost over $3,000 yet ford will not replace the defected tank that has caused thousands of problems nationwide to date. The tanks need to be recalled and individuals need to be reimbursed. Ford has taken away from our economy and endangered our roads. 3. Fuel filters, fuel tank, fuel injectors, fuel pumps, fuel pressure regulators, and fuel senders all need to be replaced. They are planning to replace the fuel tank with the same manufactured tank. It has already been documented that the problem will reoccur as many have had to replace the tank more than once. Ford blames biodiesel yet I have never used biodiesel. This is manufactured defect. No other diesel tanks are having this problem on a daily basis nationwide.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 123,981 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure would occur on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that she would need to replace the fuel injector control module and regulator. The fuel injector control module and regulator were repaired. The failure recurred intermittently following repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 123,981.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-550. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle began to independently decrease in speed. The contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. The contact then switched to the rear fuel tank yet the failure persisted. He attempted to switch back to the front fuel tank however the vehicle stalled. The contact continued to switch from the rear to the front fuel tank and each time he would switch to the front fuel tank, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated he attempted to change the fuel filter however it was severely clogged with what appeared to be paint. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel tank, four fuel injectors and the fuel lines that were connected to the engine back to the tank. The dealer advised the failure was caused by de-lamination of the fuel tank. There were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 95,400. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they inspected the front fuel tank and discovered the coating and lining was peeling off inside the tank, which caused fuel shortage to the engine. The dealer replaced the front fuel tank, fuel filters, fuel regulator, fuel injectors and flushed all the fuel lines. Updated evoq 09/08/10*jb updated 10/04/10. *lj the dealer inspected the tank and found the lining of the front tank peeling off and getting into the fuel tank system. They replaced the front tank and flushed all of the fuel lines. Also, the rear tank revealed paint flaking and replacement of that tank was required. Updated 10/12/10

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f550 sd. The contact stated because the lining in the fuel tank has become lamented, it clogs the fuel filter. As a consequence fuel not only leaks, but the engine intermittently stalls. He contacted the dealer, and was advised by a technician that he would have to pay $900.00 to replace the fuel tank. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2009 · Fuel system · 40,207 miles · CT

Truck started losing power on the highway. Would hardly climb an incline. We exited the highway, truck was running worse, and finally stalled out. It would only restart and run rough for a minute or two after letting it sit for a while, and then stall again. I had to get the truck towed back to my shop. We changed the fuel filters, and the one in the frame rail had a silver flaky substance inside the filter. I had to put the truck on a trailer, and bring it to the dealership. I was told I needed a new fuel tank, a new fuel pump, new fuel filters, and the fuel system needs to be flushed. They said they are aware of the problem, and they called a warranty rep. They refused to help me. I called ford roadside assistance, and they refused to help me. I now have to spend thousands to fix this. The parts salesman at the dealership say that this happens all the time, and sometimes the replacement tanks do the same thing. I know of about a dozen or a dozen and a half ford trucks that have had this exact problem. There is actually a dealership in ct that stocks a bunch of these tanks because this happens so much.

Questions about the 2005 Ford F-550 SD stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2005 Ford F-550 SD?

15 of 32 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford F-550 SD (47%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.

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There are 0 recalls and 53 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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