Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Ford F-350 SD

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 269 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V352000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26,715
Reported to NHTSA
2011-07-13
Owners notified
2011-08-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V270000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
180,104
Reported to NHTSA
2005-06-10
Owners notified
2005-07-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V266000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
78,675
Reported to NHTSA
2005-06-09
Owners notified
2005-06-20

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering3440,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel2327,900 mi
Suspension: front2235,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel2169,697 mi
Electrical system1697,300 mi
Tires1414,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling1132,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1045,000 mi
Suspension1027,931 mi
Power train: automatic transmission936,800 mi
Engine852,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system756,963 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip61,140 mi
Service brakes, electric55,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline4100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic445,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3—
Steering: linkages340,000 mi
Suspension: rear37,800 mi
Wheels369,873 mi
Air bags2101,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel210,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system228,150 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine236,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2143,000 mi
Parking brake250,000 mi
Power train2600 mi
Power train: driveline260,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper216,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2900 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2600 mi
Vehicle speed control210,000 mi
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger140,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger1—
Equipment11,300 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1600 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings16,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors130,000 mi
Interior lighting1600 mi
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module16,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads111,298 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)126,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly142,000 mi
Structure150,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate113,115 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1600 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar140,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs17,800 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Tires: valve139,280 mi
Trailer hitches1—
Unknown or other1170,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1600 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system136,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear12,912 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.