2005 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
588 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2005 Ford F-250, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 33/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 34,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2005 sits among all F-250 years
What owners report
“My truck violently shake at any time between 30 an 70 mph i have to slow down to make it stop which could cause a accident it happens in the city an highway”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 F-250
“Cruising along the highway, if i hit a bump in the road doing any speed over 55 mph the truck begins to shake very badly!! So bad that i can hardly control the truck. Only way to make it stop is to slow to 40 mph. Very unsafe to drive on any highway!! There is no bad parts on this truck...”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 F-250
“F-250, 2004 diesel, fuel milage has dropped and now get smell from exhaust. Took to dealer and was told nothing wrong.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 F-250
“When stepping on brakes while directional is on the directionals stop functioning while in motion and turning which is a serious safety hazard im wondering why nhtsa 11v352000 is allowing ford to only repair certain vins especially when my year make and model are specified in the summary.with the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 F-250
“Fuel pump failure for the 4th time; loose bolts in frame; unable to fuel at normal rate,”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 F-250
“Transmission has a hole in it. Linkage inside broke and caused hole on case. Can’t use item for a core due to this. Happened while driving home from just across town.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 F-250
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 506 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 49,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 25,000 and 90,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…
Fix: 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…
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 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005…
Fix: 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.
TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4…
Fix: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT…
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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.
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
150 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2005 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2005 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2005 Ford F-250 drew 588 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 33/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2005 Ford F-250 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2005 Ford F-250 are suspension (163 complaints), steering (106), and engine (91).
At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-250 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2005 Ford F-250 problems around 49,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 25,000 and 90,000 miles.
Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2005 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.