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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2005 Ford F-250 SD Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
3%of 295 total for the year
Median mileage
18,554miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,554 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“I have a 2005 Ford f-250 super duty I have been having problems with this truck since jan of 2206 I brought it in for an update and it hasn't run right since then. It first started with speed bucking. So brought it back they said it was fixed on my way home it started again then in has no power than it wont shift .. This has been going on and on .. …”

NHTSA complaint #10204495, filed 2007-09, 22,000 miles

“While driving with cruise-control set at 70 MPH on the highway the truck began to shutter as if a tire had blown , and was not controllable until at very slow speeds. After a complete stop the problem was corrected. This occurred twice.”

NHTSA complaint #10196082, filed 2007-07, 19,500 miles

“Two problems. Shifting lever would not move out of park even though brake was depressed. Also, cruise control failed to deactivate when brake was depressed. Dealer replaced new switches to correct problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10238470, filed 2008-08, 17,607 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Ford f-250 superduty. The contact stated when he shifted into cruise control at 70 MPH, he then noticed that the speed was increasing. He attempted to deactivate the cruise control but the vehicle would not slow down. He also attempted to apply the brakes which had no effect on the speed. He then drove onto the emergency lane and pumped the brakes until the vehicle slowed down. He also shifted into park, shut the vehicle off and called the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10362464, filed 2010-10, 31,000 miles

“The contact stated while driving at various speeds and through intersections the electronic throttle module malfunctions. After releasing the accelerator pedal the vehicle continues at the same speed or looses speed rapidly and stalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on four occasions. The dealer replaced the throttle assemble twice, but the problem continued. The vehicle is being taken back to the dealer a fifth time. Updated 4/6/2006 - when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer they installed a flight recorder in the truck which captured three failures. …”

NHTSA complaint #10151566, filed 2006-03, 4,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202349%
202232%
202121%
202052%
2019141%
201841%
2017111%
201631%
201531%
201315%
201212%
201143%
200864%
200712%
200631%
2005103%
2004177%
2003106%
2002146%
2001114%
2000156%
199983%
1997718%
1996218%
1995111%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD

Suspension
118 complaints
Steering
67 complaints
Engine cooling
37 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Wheels
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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