MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford F Super Duty

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2005 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:32.192Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 27 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 27 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005 27 2008: 31 complaints 2008

2005: 27 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

10 of 27 total reports mention: steering.

CRASHINJURY
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The steering box failed, the steering failed causing the operator to lose control and then hitting a snow bank which ultimately cause a roll over.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-07

After driving over road imperfections (E.g.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

Also filed under Suspension

This truck has experienced shimmy, aka death wobble, since new. I have had no suspension modifications and not running anything other than recommended size and quality of tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13

Engine

8 of 27 total reports mention: engine.

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Drove truck approximately 30 miles down the highway. Parked in store parking lot, and when I went to start it to leave, it would not start. Had it towed to closest dealer. $3000 later, high pressure oil pump being replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-27

Suspension

7 of 27 total reports mention: suspension.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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I just recently purchased my first 2005 Ford f-250 in August of 2012. This is the first vehicle that I purchased that was a Ford product.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-25

Fuel/propulsion system

4 of 27 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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 Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F Super Duty 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.