MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford F-250

● Typical for this model
2005 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:03:19.381Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
144
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 144 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 144 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 144 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

2005: 144 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

27% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASH
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I started this trip at the Kentucky horse park, i-75 at exit 120. I had been driving an hour, heading north.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-18

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The contact slowed the vehicle down and the tires blew out. The vehicle veered to the left and into oncoming traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-29

Also filed under Tires

Suspension

26% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

Engine

18% · 26 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford F250. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant upon start-up. The failure was recurring. The starter would turn over but the engine would not engage. The battery was replaced twice but to no avail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-17

Also filed under Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving various speeds. The failure occurred without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle lost power, rolled back down the hill, and stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-14

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing diesel and engine.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that she smelled a burning odor and noticed that there was no water in the radiator unit. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the EGR cooling unit at the cost of $1,100.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-23

Power train

10% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2006-09-15Service brakes, air06E087000 Certain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment…

    Remedy: Harsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began in September 2006. Owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2007-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-14 Violent front end oscillation
  3. I
    2008-03-14Engineering analysisClosed 2009-03-31 Violent front end oscillation

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E087000 · Service brakes, air
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford F-250 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-250 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.