KnownCarProblems2005 Ford F-250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-250, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 88,000 miles). It is 9th of 15 F-250 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Ford F-250 problems
Engine
43 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Regular driving on open road , no harsh conditions - power loss, without any warning - no engine lights or warnngs - sudden decelleration , jerky response more decelleration - limp off ramp , limp home. Turbo sounding whiny and different , no response to added pressing on gas , nor stop , restart. Has been evaluated…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
Steering
39 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
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...
During highway speeds and you hit a set of bumps or a single bump my truck will violently shake at the front end. It feels like the whole front end of the truck is coming apart! Ford will not admit anything is wrong.. There are countless entries about this all over the web.. Is somebody going to do something??
Suspension
37 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I own a 2005 Ford F-250 crew cab 4x4 long bed truck all stock. When driving at speeds above 55 miles per hour I experience violent shaking from the front end which is called death wobble after doing research. Ford says that there is nothing wrong with the truck and that it is fine. The wobble only stops when my speed…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f250. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH over a road bump when the vehicle began to jerk violently, causing it to travel uncontrollably across two lanes. The contact was able to regain control and resumed normally. The failure occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was…
Fuel system
19 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to operate and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection control module and injection control pressure needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Transmission
14 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly.
2005 Ford f250 sd had cracked transmission becuase of low/reverse snap ring failure in the 5r110 torqshift transmission. Ford issued a customer satisfaction program 05b27 but put an expiration date on it. The program was not ever for a whole year. Ford is not willing to reimburse or issue a recall when they know this…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f250. The contact observed that there was a transmission fluid leak. The contact is a certified technician and confirmed that the failure was contributed to the transmission snap ring. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The VIN was not available. The contact…
Electrical
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 104,500 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f250. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant upon start-up. The failure was recurring. The starter would turn over but the engine would not engage. The battery was replaced twice but to no avail. Additionally, black smoke was emitting from the vehicle and the vehicle would stall…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to operate and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection control module and injection control pressure needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Brakes
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist.
The rear breaks lock up on the caliper pins. The calipers and pads have been replaced under warrantee, and three times out of pocket. The Ford dealer now says the problem lies in the caliper pin, after locking up buy new pins grease and you are good. This only last until the truck sits 3-5 days. When the breaks lock…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the speedometer abnormally fluctuated. The vehicle briefly stalled due to the ABS independently applying the brakes. The ABS warning indicator illuminated, but the failure also occurred without the warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The contact slowed the vehicle down and the tires blew out. The vehicle veered to the left and into oncoming traffic. The contact crashed into a mountain and the vehicle rolled over twice. There were no injuries. A…
Purchased bf goodrich tires from discount tire 2 years ago, with 21000 miles on the tires one tire had tread separation which was replaced without incident in august 2015. In october 2015, while traveling at approximately 50 MPH down hill on I-17 from sunset point the driver's side rear tire tread separated causing a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Ford F-250 recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Full defect summary
Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Full defect summary
Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
This investigation was opened based on 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel oscillations after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven surface.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged loss of control and the loss of control occurredat speeds above 50 miles per hour.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of the tsb 07-10-10 and early warning field reports that discussed the shimmy condition on the subject vehicles.since opening this investigation, odi has confirmed, based on consumer complaints, warranty data, testing conducted by vrtc, and odi inspection of complaint vehicles, that the owners of the subject v
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. The majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 MPH or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of th
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-250
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (43 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); steering (39 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); suspension (37 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-250 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Ford F-250?
- It is 9th of 15 F-250 model years by number of complaints, with 144 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.