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.
Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford F-250
- 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.
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.