Model year

2005 Ford F-650 SD

Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 1, 2005 to Jul 3, 2013.

Recall campaigns covering this model year26,323 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints63.0 times the median 2005 other
Severity index0.02005 others average 8.5
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2005 Ford F-650 SD peaked in 2005, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751200512007200920112013201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2005 Ford F-650 SD name brakes

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Brakes
3
Fuel system
1
Powertrain
1
Tires
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2005 Ford F-650 SD

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
05V-415Sep 19, 2005On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue…Brakes6,298Part replacement
05V-202May 4, 2005On certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressedWheels25Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2005 Ford F-650 SD

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 3, 2013Failure Jul 3, 2012103,460 milesDenison, IAPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-650 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BY NOT DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH IN TIME. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER AS WELL AS THE CLUTCH. THE REPAIR ONLY REMEDIED THE ISSUE TEMPORARILY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,460.

    NHTSA complaint 10523054
  2. Filed Sep 24, 2010Failure Jul 1, 200860,000 milesCullman, ALFuel system, Tank assembly

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-650 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES. AFTER EACH FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10357349
  3. Filed Aug 17, 2008Failure Jan 1, 200827,000 milesJoplin, MOService brakes, Hydraulic

    I OWN AN 05 F650 AND A 07 F650 BOTH HAVE FRONT END PROBLEMS AS WELL AS BRAKE PROBLEMS SPOKE WITH FORD THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO WARRANTY A PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10238572
  4. Filed Oct 23, 2007Failure Sep 28, 2007Hammond, INTires

    2005 FORD F-650 RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. WHEN THE BLOW OUT OCCURRED THE DEBRIS RUPTURED THE AIR BRAKE LINE ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

    NHTSA complaint 10207167
  5. Filed Jan 16, 2006Failure Oct 1, 2005Whitehall, PAHydraulic

    I AM WRITING IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED ON OCTOBER 11, 2005 REGARDING A POSSIBLE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT FRACTURE ON MY F-650 FORD TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM HUBCO FORD IN ALLENTOWN PA. IT HAS SINCE COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT HUBCO FORD, WHERE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS AND NO LONGER CAN SERVICE THIS VEHICLE. NOT ONLY WAS I NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE CLOSURE, BUT ALSO, THE CLOSEST SERVICE CENTER THAT CAN HANDLE THIS SIZE TRUCK, IS LOCATED IN ANOTHER STATE. THIS REPAIR MAY ONLY REQUIRE LESS THAN HALF A DAY TO FIX, BUT IT IS GOING TO TAKE AT LEAST THAT LONG OR BETTER GETTING THE TRUCK THERE AND BACK. THIS HAS CREATED A HARDSHIP IN TRYING TO GET THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS FORD''S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS WHEN A DEALERSHIP HAS CLOSED ITS'' DOORS AND THERE IS NO ONE ELSE WITHIN A 100 MILE RANGE THAT NOT ONLY CAN''T REPAIR THIS VEHICLE, BUT THERE ARE NO DEALERSHIP TO HANDLE POSSIBLE FUTURE PURCHASES OF A VEHICLE LIKE THIS. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON FROM THIS AREA THAT IS NOW FACED WITH THIS PROBLEM. I SINCERELY THINK THAT FORD CORPORATION NEEDS TO CONSIDER ITS CUSTOMERS NEEDS AND PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF REPAIRING THIS VEHICLE, WITHOUT CREATING SUCH HARDSHIP ON THE CUSTOMER. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10147829
  6. Filed Nov 1, 2005Failure Jan 1, 1901Whitehall, PAHydraulic

    CONSUMER COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THIS RECALL DONE DUE TO SERVICE CENTER BEING CLOSED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEAREST DEALER IS LOCATED IN ANOTHER STATE, THAT IS ABLE TO HANDLE THE SIZE OF THE TRUCK. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD SHOULD NOTIFY CUSTOMERS WHEN A DEALERSHIP CLOSES ITS DOORS. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10142137
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

53 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SSM 46345 Jan 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CUS…
  • ASI-44534 May 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE
  • ASI-44404 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 2004-2010 E SERIE…
  • TSB-08-9-9 Oct 23, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD: 6.0L DIESEL HARD START/LONG CRANK/NO START DU TO LOW INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). IPE
  • 08-2-11 Mar 1, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ
  • 07M08 Aug 1, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FORD LINCOLN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08: CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPEDITION, AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 5.4L 3V ENGINES-EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE ON FUEL INJECT…
  • 20064 Dec 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2004-2006 F-650/F-750 AND 2006 LCF - FUEL TANKS. *NJ
  • 07219 Oct 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ
  • 07199 Oct 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME 2004-2008 F-SUPER DUTY 650-750 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE AIR SUSPENSION SPRINGS ARE NOT RE-INFLATING. *NJ
  • 19989 Oct 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2005-2008 F-SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION- CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
  • 07153 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME 2005-2007 F-650 AND F-750 VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK OR NO START CONDITION DUE TO LOW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). *NJ
  • 071110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
  • 07112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STUCK OR JUMPING/BOUNCING/ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR TACHOMETER. *NJ
  • 06257 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB
  • 062401 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
  • 0772 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW -5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS. *KB
  • 0769 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BUCK/JERK WHEN PULLING LARGE HEAVY GOOSENECK TRAILERS. DIESEL ENGINES. REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION MIGHT SOLVE THE ISSUE. *KB
  • 19728 Apr 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
  • 19725 Apr 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FUEL TANKS PUT INTO SOME VEHICLES WERE MADE OUT OF STEEL. WHICH ARE GOING TO BE REPLACED BY ALUMINUM TANKS. *KB
  • 19537 Dec 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB
  • 19532 Dec 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TURN SIGNALS FLASHING RAPIDLY AFTER MODIFICATION. *KB
  • 19529 Dec 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB
  • 19521 Dec 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    LACK OF POWER OR LACK OF PERFORMANCE CONDITION WHEN OPERATED ABOVE 5,000 FEET OF ALTITUDE. *KB
  • 0798 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ABS LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE C1175, C1236, P0500,P0503. *KB
  • 0792 Oct 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DUAL FUEL TANK. ONE EMPTY FUEL DOES NOT TRANSFER. *KB UPDATED 2/6/08. *NJ
  • 19621 Feb 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
  • 19614 Feb 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB
  • 06237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB
  • 06177 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
  • 06169 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    RIGHT FUEL TANK EMPTY - FUEL DOES NOT TRANSFER FROM LEFT TANK. *KB
  • 06163 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NO START, NO ECM/TCM COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR FLASHING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INDICATOR. *KB
  • 05204 Jan 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING WDS - F-650/750 WITH 6.0L ENGINE AND LOW CAB FORWARD WITH 4.5L ENGINE. *TT
  • 19015 Jan 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
  • 05174 Oct 7, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
  • 18735 Jul 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
  • 05B30 Feb 16, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B30 -ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT. *SC SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT
  • 05125 Jan 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HARD START/LONG CRANK, LACK/LOSS OF POWER, RUNS ROUGH, BUCK/JERK, MISSES-COLD WEATHER REGIONS. *SC
  • 05511 Mar 21, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    RIGHT FUEL TANK EMPTY - FUEL DOES NOT TRANSFER FROM LEFT TANK. *TT
  • 042421 Jun 7, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
  • 042412 Dec 13, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COMMUNICATION/DIAGNOSTIC ISSUES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULES. *TT
  • 04235 Nov 29, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NO START NO ECM/TCM COMMUNICATIONS AND OR FLASHING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INDICATOR. *EH
  • 04239 Nov 29, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WATER LEAK - ROOF FLANGE AREA - WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA. *TT
  • 04233 Jan 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MISFIRE LACK OF POWER BUCK JERK EXCESSIVE SMOKE CRANK NO START 6.0L ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS FOR FUEL SYSTEM . *EH SERVICE TIPS. *TT
  • 04222 Nov 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BRAKE PAD SELECTION SERVICE TIP. *EH
  • 042121 Nov 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NO START, NO ECM/TCM COMMUNICATIONS, AND/OR FLASHING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INDICATOR. *TT
  • 0512 Jan 24, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT. *TT
  • 18102 Aug 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TURN SIGNALS FLASHING RAPIDLY AFTER MODIFICATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
  • 02219 Jan 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
  • 18409 Feb 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CHECK REPLACEMENT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. *TT
  • 04168 Aug 23, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
  • 04167 Aug 23, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 367 AFTER ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPLACEMENT. TO INCLUDE 2005 F-650/750. *AR
  • 0451 Aug 23, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING WDS ON 2004 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE - SERVICE TIPS. *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDED TSB 04-5-1 TO UPDATE THE VEHICLE MODEL YEARS. FORD F-650/750 2005 INCLUDED. *AR
  • 17406 Sep 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.