2005 Ford F-350 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Ford F-350, 14% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 75,114 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 46
- 14% of 331
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 75,114 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Ford F-350 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 7, 2005, latest Jun 14, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Electrical System26,715 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake 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.
Risk: 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 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Electrical System180,104 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Electrical System complaints by F-350 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-350 have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Ford F-350, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,114 miles.
- Which Ford F-350 year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most electrical complaints (46), compared with 46 for the 2005.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Ford F-350?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford F-350 concern the electrical: 11V352000 and 05V270000.