2005 Ford F Series
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
Visibility
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rear window wiper/washer.
Show complaint excerpts
It seems that the Ford motor corp has been installing defective window regulators in many of their trucks and larger SUV's. These regulators allow the window to be opened in closed and often fail while the vehicle is in operation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-23
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased a set of michelin 26570 17" Chaparal on 5/08 for a f-250 . Less then a year later one tire has big lumps on it . The tire store replaced it in 5/09 in 8/09 one of the tires came apart and cause damage to my truck $3,000.00.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-09
Suspension
1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Ford F Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2005 Ford F Series reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F Series?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F Series have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.