2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty Ford F-250+ Super Duty 2005

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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (16%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

Ford in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

118000 mi

US $200
Replaced starter. 
Ford in Michigan, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
Sep 2014

145000 mi

US $3700
Install new long block assembly and replace transmission fluid and filters. 
Nov 2014

145200 mi

US $800
Replace steering gear box and all four shock absorbers and left rear caliper and rear brake pads 
Feb 2015

146000 mi

US $80
Replace right rear caliper 
Jun 2015

147000 mi

US $220
Cab corner and bottom of drivers door rust repair 
May 2016

150000 mi

US $76
Replace left rear caliper 
Ford in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

US $2600
Turbo lines replaced 
Ford in Indiana, United States
Jun 2013 - Nov 2015
Oct 2013

86500 mi

US $420
EGR replacement 
Jun 2014

91000 mi

US $400
EGR repair 
Oct 2015

95000 mi
Oil filter broke.. contaminate engine. 
Ford in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
Aug 2014

144000 mi

US $900
Replaced fuel sender. Speed sensor was faulting occasionally....but was still working....codes came up multiple times, we decided to replace now rather than later, since we had it in the shop. 
Oct 2016

164000 mi

US $1600
All 4 Speed Sensors replaced as well as a fan. Sensors were preventing Turbo from working properly by de-rating engine. Mind you, Ford would not help at all with this issue....it took a 23 yr old w/ perseverance to figure it out in 3 weeks 
Ford in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
Jun 2013

79000 mi

US $75
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE 
Aug 2013

80700 mi

US $75
P/S GEAR BOX AND PUMP 
Dec 2014

96000 mi

US $300
4X4 INOP 
Ford in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014

69440 mi

C $900
Fuel Injection Control Module failing 
Ford in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2016
Oct 2013

92700 mi

US $1200
Pulling hard right, extremely hot R/F wheel, diagnosis of clogged brake hose keeping R/F caliper piston from retracting. Replace hose and caliper and pads both sides. 55 miles later brake pedal went to the floor. Master cylinder replaced. Decided to replace rear pads at this time, since fronts were done and M/C replaced, so all brakes now new. 
Sep 2014

104000 mi

US $625
Replaced alternator & battery 
Dec 2015

117000 mi

US $260
Frayed harness intermittently shorting to ground. Harness replaced. Took some time to locate. 

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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Ford in Michigan, United States
Nov 2016 - Jan 2022
Nov 2017

156000 mi

US $38
Leaking HVAC Heater Control Valve Replaced 
Mar 2018

163000 mi

US $162
Replaced Shocks 
Ford in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2013 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

207700 mi

C $4000
Had oil cooler and antifreeze cooler changed along with gaskets and covers 
Ford in Oregon, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2021
Sep 2015

215000 mi

US $158
Replaced faulty starter that was replaced 9 months ago New wiring harness for battery & starter 
Oct 2015

215700 mi

US $1100
Complete brake job. Included pads, rotors, calipers, etc. 
Jun 2016

228000 mi

US $2250
Defective injectors (2) and 1 glow plug, coolant system rehabbed 
Sep 2016

230000 mi

US $260
Rebuilt starter had to be replaced, took a bit to figure it out. 
Nov 2016

232300 mi

US $250
Cost for diag. EGR valve had carbon deposits causing it to stick open and excessive fuel called for with backfiring. The problem resolved itself, much to the surprise of the Ford dealer mechanic. Hasn't recurred since. 
Dec 2016

236000 mi
2nd rebuilt starter went bad, replaced with Motorcraft starter. 
Jun 2017

240000 mi

US $360
Replaced worn tie rod ends 
Oct 2017

241000 mi

US $4300
Oil pressure seal failed, egr valve rebuilt, lots of stuff done 
Ford in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017
Aug 2014

154000 mi

US $1140
Issues with oil coolers.... put the bullet proof kit on it. FACTORY CALIPER PISTONS ARE CERAMIC.... THEY LOCKED UP AND DAMAGE EVEN THE AXLE SEALS..... HAD TO BE TOWED, RENT ANOTHER TRUCK (THIS IS MY WORK TRUCK) ND PAID TO HAVE ALL FIXED. 
Jan 2015

234200 mi

US $1700
Carrier bearings failed in the rear end.... damage to several components.. Replaced with a "junk yard" assemby (wheel to wheel) with 41,000 on it. 
Nov 2015

198300 mi

US $7322
Head bolts, studs stretched..... 
Ford in Colorado, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

110000 mi

US $100
Replaced the thermostat 
Aug 2014

115000 mi

US $900
Fan clutch stopped working. Had it replaced as well as serpentine belt. 
Mar 2015

117000 mi

US $150
Had to replace the silicone rubber connectors for the intercooler 
Jun 2015

118000 mi

US $5500
while towing truck would release pressure thru overflow cap. needed new head studs, head gaskets, and heads machined. turns out it is a somewhat common problem with these powerstroke 6.0 diesel motors. 
Mar 2017

132000 mi

US $400
Power steering pressure hose was leaking and needed replaced. 
Aug 2017

135000 mi

US $600
needed to replace the left exhaust manifold. problem was caused by a plug that had been placed in the manifold by the previous owner when an EGT sensor was pulled out prior to trading the truck in. That plug blew out after 10 years and required the complete manifold be replaced. 
Dec 2017

137000 mi

US $60
needed to replace the heat/AC blend door actuator 
Ford in California, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

US $25
Number 8 Glow plug went out. 
Mar 2017

134500 mi

US $70
body mount broke. 
Jun 2017

135000 mi

US $150
EGR Valve clogged and not functioning, replaced the part. 
Sep 2017

136000 mi

US $20
Brake switch not functioning properly. Made starting sometimes take a couple pushes on the pedal. Also applying the brake with cruise control on didn't turn cruise off. Replaced the brake switch. 
Jun 2018

142000 mi
EGR clogged again, looks like a leaking egr cooler. not fixed yet. 
May 2019

151000 mi

US $4500
Fuel injector sticking, replaced all 4 on the 1 side. 
Sep 2021

150000 mi

US $250
Oil cooler was partially clogged, indicated by ECT to EOT temperature difference of greater then 10, was around 20 at times. Bought a Fixur6 backflush valve, installed and back flushed the oil cooler. problem resolved. Have not had to do the back flush again, almost a year later. 
Jan 2022

158000 mi

US $700
EGR Cooler coolant hose was leaking 

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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

10-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in Maine, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2018
Jul 2014

143200 mi

US $303
Upper and lower ball joints 
Sep 2014

144000 mi

US $211
Stuck rear caliper 
Dec 2014

145000 mi

US $500
experiencing vehicle vibration at 55-60mph. rebuilt driveshaft and u-joints. Helped some but still have vibration. 
Jan 2016

152000 mi
1,2 speed on heater fan no longer worked. Replaced heater blower motor resistor to fix the problem. 
Mar 2016

153000 mi

US $484
right front brake caliper seized, required tow to repair shop. Caliper replaced and also did complete brake job - rotors, pads, rubber brake hoses Price entered above is for calipers and hoses. 
Oct 2017

160643 mi

US $410
Left rear brake caliper, center brake hose Job included rear brake pads and rotors as well but not included in the price right outer tie rod end 
Feb 2018

161000 mi

US $919
Replaced all exhaust manifold studs; new exhaust from cat back 
May 2018

162953 mi

US $670
Left front wheel bearing replaced;  still have whine noise - mechanic says rear diff needs rebuilding 
Jun 2018

163305 mi

US $230
Fuel pump module 

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