The problem
Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines May experience stalling without warning while driving and May or May not restart.
The risk
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-270 (05V270000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 05S34 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electrical system › Wiring |
| Report date | June 10, 2005 |
| Owners notified | July 22, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 180,104 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2004 Ford E-350 electrical problems 5
- 2005 Ford E-350 electrical problems 17
- 2004 Ford E-450 electrical problems 5
- 2005 Ford E-450 electrical problems 5
- 2004 Ford Excursion electrical problems 21
- 2005 Ford Excursion electrical problems 20
- 2004 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems 56
- 2005 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems 32
- 2004 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems 29
- 2005 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems 28
- 2004 Ford F-450 SD electrical problems 3
- 2005 Ford F-450 SD electrical problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-270 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 180,104 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.