2005 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford F-250, 5% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Truck frame seems to be rotting. Told 3-4 years at most by mechanic. Already replaces fuel tank brackets, any rust recalls as in ones toyota did a while ago/ also told at 1000,000 mi will need spark plug change (only59000 now) and there was a recall of this plug removal could be difficult. Any help”
NHTSA complaint #11035371, filed 2017-10, 58,000 miles“In driving my Ford F-250 pick-up, I have experiences severe vibrations/oscillations at high (over 60mph) speeds. This occurs when the truck runs over a small imperfection in the road. These oscillations are quite severe - forcing emergency leave change/loss of control. When the truck slows down to about 40, the oscillations cease. This shaking is so severe it has damaged the paint on the hood due to the hood sloshing back and forth. It is definitely life-threatening. The Ford dealer is at a loss, they do not know what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10219199, filed 2008-02“The back bed rails rot/rust very quickly and trying to buy new beds run 4500$ along with o2 sensors ir intake sensors go out of blue no reasoning let alone the power steering lines rusting very very quickly”
NHTSA complaint #11582251, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact heard a rattling sound underneath the vehicle while driving. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the brackets to the vehicle were rusted and partially detached. The contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle, which attached the bed to the frame and the motor to the engine, was rusting. The contact noticed that the brackets were beginning to severely rust and slightly detach. When the vehicle was parked, the contact would sometimes notice pieces of the frame on the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10994215, filed 2017-06, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford f250. The contact stated that the brakes would not fully engage without abrupt force being applied and the wheels would continue to roll as if the accelerator was applied. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic for routine service. Additionally, there was rust and corrosion on the beams for the truck bedding which exhibited an abnormal noise.the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number:06e087000 (service brakes, air). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5000.”
NHTSA complaint #10573490, filed 2014-03, 5,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250
39 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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