2005 Ford F-350 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,456miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,456 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 A/C control doesn't switch off of the defrost setting. Could cause the windshield to fog up and possibly cause an accident. The A/C constantly blows out of the defrost vents.”
NHTSA complaint #10242490, filed 2008-09, 36,000 miles“Driver and passenger windows are getting scratched when window is going up and down. Dealer/service states that road dirt is collecting in the felt material used to keep wind noise and wipe window clean when wet. Windows are getting deep scratches. Vehicle has less than 3000 miles and hardly used. Wife's truck is over 2 years old and windows do not look like this. Dealer/service took photos of windows and submitted to Ford and Ford denied claim to replace or repair windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10112608, filed 2005-03, 2,912 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10018054Oct 7, 2005Service kit available for wiper motor wiring.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 11 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 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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