2005 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Ford F-250 SD — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The…”
filed Dec 7, 2018
“Losing water and oil from exhaust, white smoke. Vehicle losing coolant from exhaust pipe. Hard start. Acts like high pressure oil, blows lots of white smoke out of exhaust. Installed ids/ computer and installed coolant pressure gauge in line on cooling system. Monitored ect/eot and coolant…”
filed Apr 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 17 | 14% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 26 | 10% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 7 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.