2005 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 7%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 7% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vacuum hubs on a Ford f250 are stuck in the lock position. Makes truck jump from one side of the road to the next. I have to fight the steering wheel to stay in my lane. It started only when I turn sharp it would stick then brake free after a I stop , and now I can't even drive without going from lane to lane. Bought new hubs that are not vacuum hubs ones that are 100% manual.”
NHTSA complaint #10269680, filed 2009-05, 65,000 miles“On several occasions, my f250, super duty 6.0 diesel became sluggish and gas mileage suffered immensely. Then, with only 53,000 miles, my left rear disk brake caliper was dragging and started smoking. At my cost and on the left rear, I had Ford replace the caliper, pads, brake line and resurface the rotors. Also, the right rear rotor was resurfaced. At 54,000, I make a 100 mile trip and the right rear caliper started dragging. I am not sure how to fix this since no one has the solution.additionally, I do not have the money to replace the entire brake system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971695, filed 2017-04, 54,000 miles“On about feb 22 2009 my truck driver side rear brake caliper froze up causing the rotor to get extremely hot. This could have caused a fire. Truck only had 22600 miles on it. Out of warranty because of year, therefore costing me over $400.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10360454, filed 2010-10, 22,600 miles“I've experienced a recurring problem with the brake calipers on my 05' Ford f-250 super duty. It's an intermittent problem of a caliper hanging up or not releasing after braking. The caliper heats up, the truck shakes, sometimes violently and braking ability is diminished. I purchased the truck brand new from the dealership, and it first occurred at 19,000 miles on a front caliper. Ford has since replaced all the calipers at least once under the original warranty, but now refuses to help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345003, filed 2010-07, 19,000 miles“I noticed that when I hit a bump the bed of my truck bounces about two inches, when I looked under the truck I noticed all the supports under the bed were completely rotted. I have also had problems with my brakes. In less than 90,000 miles I've replaced three brake calipers, two rotors, two sets of brakes, and the last time I had it serviced the backing plates were so rotted that the emergency brake wouldn't work and couldn't be replaced without also replacing the backing plates. I have been driving for 50 years and have never experienced this much rot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504963, filed 2013-03, 84,465 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022673Sep 19, 2007Stuck or jumping/bouncing/erratic speedometer and/or tachometer.
- 10021903Jun 25, 2007Abs light on and possible c1175, c1236, p0500,p0503.
- 10019065Jan 1, 2006Bearing & sensor assembly - abs sensor is available for service - base part number 2c204.
- 10017809Oct 1, 2005Trailer brake controller applications.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 30 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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