YearToAvoid

2005 Ford F-550 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford F-550, 63% of all 32 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 F-550 model years. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
20
63% of 32
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Ford F-550 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2007, latest Nov 2, 2013.

2005 Ford F-550 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2007Sep 2008Jun 2009Jan 2010Nov 2010Jan 2011May 2011May 2013
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2007 to Nov 2013; peak Jun 2009 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford F-550

  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-550 model year

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

  1. 200520 (63%)
  2. 200636 (82%)
  3. 200710 (43%)
  4. 20084 (15%)
  5. 20091 (100%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20114 (27%)
  8. 20123 (16%)
  9. 20131 (13%)
  10. 20143 (27%)
  11. 20154 (36%)
  12. 20162 (17%)
  13. 20172 (13%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20193 (17%)
  16. 202011 (52%)
  17. 202110 (83%)
  18. 20221 (11%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-550 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford F-550, 63% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Ford F-550 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Ford F-550 has the most fuel system complaints (36), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford F-550?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-550 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.