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

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty.

2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (35%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (12%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 26 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

86500 mi

US $420
EGR replacement 
91000 mi

US $400
EGR repair 
95000 mi Oil filter broke.. contaminate engine. 
243000 mi

US $2600
Turbo lines replaced 
69440 mi

C $900
Fuel Injection Control Module failing 
145000 mi

US $3700
Install new long block assembly and replace transmission fluid and filters. 
79000 mi

US $75
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE 

Return to top

2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

207700 mi

C $4000
Had oil cooler and antifreeze cooler changed along with gaskets and covers 
154000 mi

US $3700
Issues with oil coolers.... put the bullet proof kit on it. 
198300 mi

US $7322
Head bolts, studs stretched..... 
133000 mi

US $25
Number 8 Glow plug went out. 
135000 mi

US $150
EGR Valve clogged and not functioning, replaced the part. 
142000 mi EGR clogged again, looks like a leaking egr cooler. not fixed yet. 
151000 mi

US $4500
Fuel injector sticking, replaced all 4 on the 1 side. 
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. 
158000 mi

US $700
EGR Cooler coolant hose was leaking 
228000 mi

US $2250
Defective injectors (2) and 1 glow plug, coolant system rehabbed 
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. 
241000 mi

US $4300
Oil pressure seal failed, egr valve rebuilt, lots of stuff done 
110000 mi

US $100
Replaced the thermostat 
115000 mi

US $900
Fan clutch stopped working. Had it replaced as well as serpentine belt. 
117000 mi

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

Return to top

2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

10-cylinder automatic 4WD

161000 mi

US $919
Replaced all exhaust manifold studs; new exhaust from cat back 
163305 mi

US $230
Fuel pump module 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.

2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty Engine Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.