2005 Ford F-350 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,115miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,115 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.
“The vehicle in question, a Ford f-350 pick up, is normally used to pull a gooseneck trailer. To connect the trailer, the tail gate of the truck must be opened, the truck backed up part way, the tail ate then closed, and the trailer connected. The tail gate is not opened again until the trailer is being disconnected. I followed this procedure, hauled the trailer about 40 miles on interstate highway to its destination and unloaded the trailer. I then was proceeding to park the trailer before unloading the bed of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158759, filed 2006-06, 13,115 miles“Consumer states the vehicle is for plowing. However, the coil springs are not strong enough to hold the plow. The plow actually drops down hitting the ground; causing the steering to become erratic or difficult. …”
NHTSA complaint #10103754, filed 2005-02, 600 miles“Rear brake drum failure - backer plate of my Ford f350 has corroded to the extent that the rear brake shoe retainer pins fell inwards and the back brake shoe twisted around grinding in the rear drum. Upon hearing a noise slowed and the rear wheel locked and spun the truck sideways on the road. This is a long wheel base,k crewcab pickup with an 8ft box. The disc rotor cover has also rusted through leaving a hole allowing small stones to jam between the rotor and brakes causing the vehicle to pull (ecentually start to brake on one wheel - problematic especially when braking on wet or icy roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10240319, filed 2008-08, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012965Feb 1, 2005Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
- 10014310Dec 31, 2004Weld bonding procedure.
- 10013409Nov 29, 2004Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTires
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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