2005 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 6% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,400 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.
“My 2005 Ford 350 4x4 cracked the trans case because or the low/reverse snap ring came loose & broke the trans case at 55000 mi. Talked to Ford about this & they said there is nothing they could do &there has not been a problem with this, but I found out that they have had a problem & had a recall on this (recall #05b27). Ford dealer said that this would cost me $4622.00. They fixed this problem I think in the 2006 models therefore they knew they had a problem. My warranty ran out on this truck about 1 month ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10367810, filed 2010-11, 55,000 miles“I have a Ford f350 king ranch 2005 and it wobbles violently after hitting a bump or uneven patch. It does it above 40 MPH. Dealer had me purchase a stabilizer and they put it on- it helped but didn't solve it. I just drive the truck when I need. I took it in 6 months later and they said they must investigate by deduction. They wanted to charge me to first do a balance, then a wheel alignment. I told them no- it should be a recall. My fear is that the violent wobble will lead to other problems. Help.”
NHTSA complaint #10287059, filed 2009-10, 60,000 miles“About a mile after I turned off of hwy 101 onto hwy 166 going east while hauling my 32' toyhauler with my 2005 Ford f350 superduty 4x4 drw crew cab truck when smoke started billowing out the rear of my truck, a friend that was following me thought my truck was on fire as fluid sprinkled on his windshield. I was not able to safely pull over for a couple of miles. When I stopped I found that my transmission fluid had spewed out onto the tail pipe of the truck that caused the smoke and all over the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277636, filed 2009-07, 45,906 miles“1. Trying to shift truck into 4x4 low 2. The truck will not shift into 4x4 low. There is a shift on the fly knob on the dash and you can shift truck into 4x4 high, or 4x4 low. It will shift into 4x4 high but not 4x4 low. 3. I have taken the truck into the dealership to address the problem. They verified the problem but could not fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10265896, filed 2009-04, 10,000 miles“08/2007 at 27,127 miles Ford f350 superduty was taken in to dealer for repair due to the following: hesitation upon acceleration and transmission catching and loud bang, like it is jerking into gear. Dealer repaired under warranty. 08/2008 at 36,800 miles (just out of warranty) taken in again for same problem and dealer want to charge us to replace transmission. The vehicle has never been used to pull trailers or heavy equipment so there is no reason for the transmission to be failing with so little mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10238128, filed 2008-08, 36,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10024867Apr 1, 20082005-08 f250-550 super duty manual transmission - clutch pedal concern.
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10023435Oct 1, 20072005-2008 f-super duty manual transmission- clutch pedal concern.
- 10022280Jul 25, 2007Buck/jerk when pulling large heavy gooseneck trailers. Diesel engines. Reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest calibration might solve the issue.
- 10019947Jan 1, 2006Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
- 10019388Jan 1, 2006Buck/jerk steady throttle or slight tip in - 6.0l.
- 10018953Jan 1, 2006Service calibration update -- loss of rpm on deceleration -- 6.8l 3v. Various models including 2006 f-53 motorhome.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTires
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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