YearToAvoid

2005 Ford F-350 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford F-350, 20% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 93,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
65
20% of 331
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
93,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2005, latest Apr 29, 2022.

2005 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter72005 Q12007 Q22009 Q22010 Q42012 Q32014 Q42017 Q2
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q2; peak 2011 Q1 (7).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350

  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-350 model year

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

  1. 200565 (20%)
  2. 200643 (16%)
  3. 200710 (16%)
  4. 200824 (10%)
  5. 20092 (4%)
  6. 20102 (4%)
  7. 201127 (15%)
  8. 201218 (10%)
  9. 20138 (9%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 201526 (13%)
  12. 201626 (13%)
  13. 201740 (7%)
  14. 201810 (5%)
  15. 201922 (5%)
  16. 202048 (26%)
  17. 202138 (40%)
  18. 202220 (18%)
  19. 20234 (10%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford F-350, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 93,000 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most fuel system complaints (65), compared with 65 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford F-350?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-350 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.