2005 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 18%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 18% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 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.
“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“My 2005 sd f-350 crew cab Ford truck shimmies violently when traveling on the interstate and I hit some uneven roadway. It doesn't stop until I almost come to a stop or slow down to below 45mph. The shimmy is very uncontrollable and dangerous and sometime the truck changes lines do to the violent shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10289429, filed 2009-10, 66,286 miles“Oscillation of front suspension. My 2005 f350 have been in for repairs several times both by the dealer under warranty and since by other vehicle service agencies. It continues to give me problems and at its worse, caused the vehicle to move sideways slightly into the next lane. Basically I have been told that ?this is normal?”
NHTSA complaint #10211058, filed 2007-12, 20,000 miles“Front end shake violently when a pot hole or settled trench in the road is hit. It doesn't even have to be a deep or large pot hole. I have taken my truck into the shop and the tech said the front end components look good (tie-rod ends ect...). I have changed the shocks and steering damper and it did not help.”
NHTSA complaint #10243509, filed 2008-09, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170992Jan 29, 2020Some 2005-2020 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…
- 10160885May 14, 2019Some 2005-2019 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…
- 10022283Jul 25, 2007Rear of vehicle is too high/low -5th wheel and goose neck applications.
- 10020174Aug 4, 2006Front wheel bearings - noise. *tt updated on 02-27-07.
- 10017909Jan 1, 2006Front suspension bottoming out (hitting the jounce bumpers) and/or making a banging/clunking noise when driving.
- 10013326Jan 1, 2005Front end bottoms out - hits jounce bumpers.
- 10013413Nov 29, 2004Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle.
- 10011341Sep 1, 2004Tire vibration from flat spotting.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 227 | 49% |
| 2018 | 78 | 38% |
| 2017 | 219 | 38% |
| 2016 | 81 | 39% |
| 2015 | 66 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 34% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 18 | 36% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 43 | 34% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD
48 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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