WE HAVE A FORD 2005 F-450 RACK BODY TRUCK. IN 2007-08 WE PAID A FORD DEALERSHIP APPROX.$4000 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ON SAID VEHICLE. JUST THIS WEEK, A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND WE WOULD INCUR SIMILAR EXPENSES BECAUSE FORD DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS A DEFECT ON THEIR PART BUT A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL. *TR
2005 Ford F-450 fuel system problems
moderate 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO REPLACE BOTH WITH AN APPROVED PLASTIC TANK PRIOR TO MY LINES, INJECTORS, FILTERS AND WHO KNOWS WHAT EL…
I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO REPLACE BOTH WITH AN APPROVED PLASTIC TANK PRIOR TO MY LINES, INJECTORS, FILTERS AND WHO KNOWS WHAT EL…
I BROUGHT MY COMPANIES 2005 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY TO THE DEALER FOR OIL LEAKS & RUNNING POORLY . THE FUEL TANK HAS DELAMINATED & THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR . *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH UP AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50300. UPDATED 01/1410 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FUEL TANK AND OTHER COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 01/20/1…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED HIM TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND THEN DRAIN THE FUEL OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF HE SHOULD NOTICE PAINT FLAKES, WHICH WOULD BE THE LAMINATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE…
10/5/2010 BRIGHTON,MI MY TRUCK STARTED TO BLOW WHITE SMOKE AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT HAS A DELAMINATION PROBLEM IN THE FUEL TANK AND THE CAUSE WAS FROM BIO-DIESEL CONTAMINATION AND I WOULD NOW NEED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE TANK AND INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP ALONG WITH ONE NEW INJECTOR AT A COST OF $2643.00 PLUS TAX. I HAD…
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SLUGGISHNESS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS DIRTY. SERVICE PERSON REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW THE TRUCK WON'T RUN AT ALL. I AM INFORMED THAT THERE IS FUEL CONTAMINATION. TOWED THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR STATION AND I AM INFORMED THAT THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK IS PEELING OFF AND THE PEELING MATERIAL IS NOW CLOGGING THE FUEL PUMP AND INJEC…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE CAUSE WAS BECAUSE OF THE ADDITIVES OR BIO DIESEL IN THE DIESEL FUEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55000.
SEPT. 9, 2008 - TRUCK STARTED MISSING CHANGED FUEL FILTER WHEN IN SHOP FOR NORMAL SERVICE MARCH 18, 2009 - TRUCK STALLED AND WOULD NOT START, TOWED TO SHOP, DID DIAGNOSTICS , REGULAR SERVICE, AND PUT ON FUEL REGULATOR OCT. 12, 2009 - TRUCK MISSING AND OVERHEATING, REPLACE FUEL FILTER AND RADIATOR TANK AUG. 11,2010 - TRUCK MISSING AGAIN WOULD NOT START , SMOKING, TOWED TO CAUTHORNS,, THEN TO FO…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2005 Ford F-450?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 19 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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