2005 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 18%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 18% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the highway I hit a small bump at 65mph and the entire front end started violently shaking like it was going to fall apart. Has happened to me 3 times now and to my pregnant wife 3 times in one trip! Very scary and a serious issue that should be rectified immediately. Extremely dangerous situation at 60mph+ or any speed really.”
NHTSA complaint #11124008, filed 2018-09, 143,000 miles“I have a 2005, crew cab, short bed, 6.0 diesel f-350. When driving at 55-75mph on the highway, I passed a small bump triggering a rigorous shaking of the front end. I could not apply brakes rapidly, and the steering wheel began to shake. I barely had control of the vehicle, but after finally slowing down to a stop the shaking stopped. It was very dangerous, and has happened 6 times since at 55-75mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10561488, filed 2014-01, 59,675 miles“I have a 2005 Ford f-350 4x4 crewcab diesel which exhibits severe front end shimmy and steering wheel vibration when going over rough roads or cattle guards. This is so severe that I have to come to a complete stop in order to continue. Ford is aware of this problem but apparently won't issue a recall to fix it. It is an extremely dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10310533, filed 2010-02, 20,000 miles“I was driving on a two lane back road around 45 to 50 MPH, and my truck started violently shaking and I lost all control of steering. I went into the oncoming lane, luckily no one was coming, and had to hit my brakes hard to get the shaking to stop. It has also happened while driving at speeds of 35-40 on a city street and 60 MPH on a highway. This is known as death wobble. The wobble was so bad that it loosened the track bar and the bolt holding the power steering hard line. I lost all power steering fluid within seconds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824888, filed 2016-02, 170,000 miles“While driving at highway speed (65-70 MPH) I hit a pothole or bump the whole front end of the truck (2005 Ford f-350) started to shake violently. I had to slow down to 50 MPH where the shaking stopped. I was almost rear ended by a semi because of my sudden deceleration. This has happened 4 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10225387, filed 2008-04, 69,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148818Oct 2, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
- 10028404Dec 1, 2013Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after…
- 10021230Mar 23, 2007Steering wheel oscillation.
- 10020692Dec 22, 2006Power steering fluid leak at jumper line to hydroboost connection.
- 10018736Nov 14, 2005Steering wheel oscillation (back and forth motion), immediately following front or rear wheel impacts (pavement joints, frost heaves, rough roads, etc).
- 10017930Jun 7, 2005Steering gear noise. Moan/grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel, especially during left turns. Vehicles built prior to 11/24/2004 - 5.4l and 6.8l…
- 10017897Apr 1, 2005Steering gear noise - 6.0l diesel engine - vehicles built before 11/24/2004.
- 10014273Dec 31, 2004Steering wheel oscillation (back and forth motion) after riding over bumps/ruts.
- 10011178Nov 1, 2004Steering system noise. Moan/grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel. *tt 2005 model added.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 35 | 19% |
| 2019 | 266 | 57% |
| 2018 | 102 | 50% |
| 2017 | 292 | 51% |
| 2016 | 76 | 36% |
| 2015 | 67 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 9 | 31% |
| 2011 | 14 | 33% |
| 2010 | 17 | 34% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 25 | 25% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 45 | 35% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD
48 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTires
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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