2005 Ford F-250 SD Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lose of steering do to poor design of Ford f-250 and f-350 solid front axle with springs. From 2005 to present. I have new tires and rims,balanced,had front end checked for alignment, my truck like so many others are having sever front end shimmy do to the poor design on Ford trucks. I have contacted legal advice from the advice of other government agencies. The attorney generals office,bbb, and the consumer protection agency. This is my second complaint about this matter, and im a little upset to keep getting the only response you and the Ford co. Can come up with, tire pressure!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10265891, filed 2009-04, 46,000 miles“I purchased a 2005 Ford f250 superduty truck with camper package. I could not locate the camper certificate. I have contacted the selling dealership and Ford through their customer service e-mail. I've been told the certificate is not available for my vehicle and I cannot get a copy. I am the original owner. The certificate was not put in my truck or given to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168285, filed 2006-09Related service bulletins
- 10186678Jan 27, 2021Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10171326Jan 13, 2020This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to…
- 10171325Jan 13, 2020This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to…
- 10095225Jan 27, 2017Some 2005-2017 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10016865Jan 1, 2005Lack of air conditioning cooling - climate control mode selection not working.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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