2005 Ford F-350 SD
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 217
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 217 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 142 |
| 2000 | 157 |
| 2001 | 158 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 130 |
| 2005 | 217 |
| 2006 | 127 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
24% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing diesel and exhaust system.
Steering
18% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and tie rod assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Making a left hand turn the steering failed causing the truck to run into a pole. The truck is being repaired using a much stronger steering box by my Ford dealer. This is being paid for by my insurance co.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-16
Driving down the highway I hit a small bump at 65MPH and the entire front end started violently shaking like it was going to fall apart. Has happened to me 3 times now and to my pregnant wife 3 times in one trip!
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-02
Suspension
18% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing front and rear.
Electrical system
13% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
I have an f-350 super duty diesel. The truck was parked in the driveway @ 7:30 pm. Around 12:15 am, my wife heard a loud popping noise and what sounded like a banging type crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-20
Service brakes
11% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 217 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-06-20Fuel system, gasoline05V266000 On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.
Remedy: Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall began on June 20, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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2005-07-22Electrical system05V270000 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.
Remedy: 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…
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2007-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-14 Violent front end oscillation
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2008-03-14Engineering analysisClosed 2009-03-31 Violent front end oscillation
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2011-08-15Exterior lighting11V352000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 39 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V266000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 05V270000 · Electrical system
- Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
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- Is the 2005 Ford F-350 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford F-350 SD is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-350 SD?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.