2005 Ford F-550 SD

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #11V352000July 13, 201126,715 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: brake lights; exterior lighting: tail lights

  Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.

  Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

• NHTSA recall #05V270000June 10, 2005180,104 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #05V266000June 9, 200578,675 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.

  The fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. If the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall began on june 20, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

• NHTSA recall #05V135000April 6, 2005481 vehicles affected

  steering: gear box: shaft pitman

  On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.

  If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673.

Other model years

• 1999 61
• 2000 72
• 2001 29
• 2003 33
• 2004 49
• 2005
• 2006 44
• 2008 26