YearToAvoid

2005 Ford F-250 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford F-250, 10% of all 439 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 F-250 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 70,884 miles.

Fuel System complaints
45
10% of 439
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,884 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Ford F-250 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2005, latest Oct 26, 2019.

2005 Ford F-250 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2005Mar 2008Mar 2010Nov 2010Jul 2011Jul 2014Dec 2015Oct 2019
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Oct 2019; peak Mar 2008 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford F-250

  1. NHTSA 05V266000Jun 9, 2005Fuel System78,675 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Fuel System complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200545 (10%)
  2. 200622 (4%)
  3. 20076 (5%)
  4. 200814 (4%)
  5. 20094 (5%)
  6. 201010 (10%)
  7. 201135 (9%)
  8. 201226 (8%)
  9. 201313 (11%)
  10. 201416 (10%)
  11. 201534 (11%)
  12. 201627 (9%)
  13. 201754 (5%)
  14. 201821 (5%)
  15. 201949 (4%)
  16. 202064 (24%)
  17. 202141 (25%)
  18. 202229 (24%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford F-250, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,884 miles.
Which Ford F-250 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2020 Ford F-250 has the most fuel system complaints (64), compared with 45 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford F-250?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-250 concerns the fuel system: 05V266000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.