MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model
2005 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:39.832Z

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
114
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2005 114 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2005 114 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2005 114 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

2005: 114 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

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

Steering

25% · 28 reports
CRASH
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I have a Ford F350 heavy duty 1 ton, I had experienced on separate occasions when traveling with speed around 50-65 MPH, if a bump (Slight) dip or any slight variance in road my truck will begin a violent shake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-18

Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway [XXX] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel shimmy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-29

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

22% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing front.

CRASHFIRE
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[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-17

Also filed under Power train and service brakes

Engine

16% · 18 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while accelerating into traffic at 15 MPH. The failure had recurred five times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-17

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing diesel and engine.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH, the diesel engine overheated with smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-07

Also filed under Fuel system, diesel

While pulling a 30 foot travel trailer tuck suddenly died causing immediate loss of steering and braking power on a very busy highway nearly causing an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-23

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel system, diesel

14% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    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 →

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    2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…

    Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-14 Violent front end oscillation
  4. I
    2008-03-14Engineering analysisClosed 2009-03-31 Violent front end oscillation
  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E087000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford F-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford F-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-350?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-350 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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