MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford F Super Duty

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2005 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:57.960Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F Super Duty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1987: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 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 2008: 31 complaints 2008
2005: 27 complaints
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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.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140307

AFTER DRIVING OVER ROAD IMPERFECTIONS (E.G.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180307

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, 20180213

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120627

SUSPENSION

7 of 27 total reports mention: suspension.

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AFTER DRIVING OVER ROAD IMPERFECTIONS (E.G.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180307

VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHEN DRIVER IS ON FREEWAY AND HITS A BUMP. THE TIRES AND AIR PRESSURE ARE MAINTAINED PER FORD GUIDELINES. INCIDENTS ARE OCCURRING MORE AND MORE AND THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CORRECT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111218

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, 20120825

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.