1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2005 Ford F-350 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

11
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • fuel tank · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi6
150–400k mi3
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 3, 2019 · 135,504 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System

    While driving down the highway(45-55mph) vehicle dash lights, radio, windows all stop working. They come back on randomly. No change to little change when re-starting. Vehicle also loses power and the engine seems to pause and go, over and over like it's struggling. I've taken it to several ford certified mechanics who are baffled.

    ODI 11229388

  • August 9, 2017 · 120,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    The gas tank has a defect it epoxy liner in gas tank corrodes and plugs up the filter ejector and shut truck down and rust out filters. The truck was been driven when it shut down , took truck to ford dealer, was told gas tank is eroded and has plug up system including injectors, will be $8000.00 to fix, that there wasnt a current recall on item, but that for know problem exist.

    ODI 11022343

  • August 7, 2017 · 120,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine seized without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to leif johnson ford (501 e koenig ln #1, austin, tx 7875[redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel liner in the fuel tank caused the vehicle to seize. The fuel tank was corroded and clogged the injectors. The contact stated that the…

    ODI 11022350

  • July 14, 2017

    Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Ficm and icp sensor. I would be driving down the road and my vehicle would cut off on me while on the street. It would take about fifteen minutes or more to start back up(hot start). I've only had the vehicle for a year.

    ODI 11115659

  • May 30, 2017 · 120,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Came up with a code to replace t.p.s. I replaced tps now vehicle is having problems idling . I contacted ford explained to them my situation. I was told by 3 different people that whenever people with a 6.8 v10 have the code to replace t.p.s they end up replacing the whole e.t.b. Is there a recall for the throttle body ?

    ODI 10992214

  • November 28, 2016 · 174,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While walking towards the parked vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear portion of the fuel tank was separated from the frame due to a rusted fuel tank strap. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

    ODI 10928997

  • June 10, 2016 · 98,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Power surge. Stopped waiting at light felt like i was hit from behind, very quick unexpected surge forward, it also occrures while driving but the effect is not strong, more noticeable when backing.

    ODI 10894949

  • December 27, 2014 · 125,900 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated on its own. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,900.

    ODI 10670065

  • May 16, 2014 · 157,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    I have a 40 ft toy hauler i pull with the f350, going up hill and all systems fail. But left on the side of the mountain rd i was traveling. A fuel rail is discoved gone bad, billows of white some prior to system shut down. $2800.00 repair. Two weeks later another mountain pass truck over heats causing system failure. Come to find out $10,000 dollars later in repairs alone not, talking hotel, rental car, and delay…

    ODI 10595441

  • May 15, 2014 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injection control module, sensor, and turbo hoses failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Also, while driving 30 mph, the engine began to rev and the contact had to brake to stop the vehicle from…

    ODI 11012498

  • October 10, 2012 · 172,456 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350 super duty. The contact stated while at a stop light the vehicle stalled. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the nhtsa campaign number 05v266000 (fuel system); however, they stated the vehicle did not have any recalls. The failure mileage was 172,456.

    ODI 10547566