Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Ford
  3. >F-250
  4. >2005
  5. >Engine

2005 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Ford F-250 has 35 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Ford F-250

Steering
39
Engine
35
Suspension
17
Powertrain
10
Other
10
Fuel System
10
Brakes
7
Electrical
6
Structure
4
Tires
3
Wheels
3

35

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 15, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
Dec 8, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGIN...
Aug 5, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING....
May 31, 2016ENGINEENGINE WOULD PUT OUT WHITE SMOKE THEN WOULD START TO OVER HEAT.
May 1, 2016ENGINETHIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR WITH THE 6.0 LITRE ENGINE (2005 ) IS NORTORIOUS FOR THE OIL COOLER TO...
Jun 8, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE ...
May 21, 2015ENGINEF250 6.0L DIESEL WITH 85844 MILES HAD THE EGR/OIL COOLER GO BAD THE REPAIR COST 4744.00 AT THE DEALE...
Sep 16, 2014ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON M-37 I NOTICED WHITE STEAM COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. NOTICED ENGINE TEMP RISING. I S...
May 16, 2014ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ...
Mar 5, 2014ENGINEPULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY IT STARTED SMOKING REALLY BAD. *TR
Feb 4, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
Nov 4, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLEN...
Sep 5, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH...
Jan 27, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINREGULAR DRIVING ON OPEN ROAD , NO HARSH CONDITIONS - POWER LOSS, WITHOUT ANY WARNING - NO ENGINE LI...
Nov 14, 2012ENGINEI WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK SPITTING AND SPUTTERING AND BLOWING BLACK/BLUE SMOKE WHEN UNDER...
Jun 12, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DOWN AN INCLIN...
Jun 1, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. TH...
Oct 3, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREFRAME IS RUSTING, HEADERS ARE LEAKING FROM RUST. *TR
Sep 28, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STA...
Jul 20, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUMES ENTER THE CABIN AND MAKE THE VE...

Explore More

2005 Ford F-250 Full Report→All Ford Models→