2005 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Ford F-350, 6% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This vehicle has had numerous engine failures which I will list below. I spend alot of time in rural locations between 50 and 100 miles from any service facilities in all kinds of weather. Usually there is not any cell service available. It is only a matter of time before I or someone is stranded in bad weather because of the poor engineering on the 6.0 liter diesel that Ford installed in my vehicle. This could well be life threatening and lead to death in the future. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480688, filed 2012-10, 20,000 miles“Occurring since vehicle purchased new on july 9, 2005 with six year extended warranty. The failure is that the parking brake does not work properly despite repeated attempts by two dealers to as they say adjust it. The brake works and actuates 1-2 times out of 10 and does not work in reverse ever. Dealer told me it is not designed to work in reverse at all and will not hold in reverse. The dealers see no defect and have never replaced any parts. The brake lining is in excellent condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421092, filed 2011-08, 30,000 miles“Lost fan belt traveling 65/MPH thereby lost all steering and brakes .was on secondary highway coasted into a small town and used my emergency brake to stop. My wife panicked just lucky I was driving ,having been a mechanic for 35 years had enough sense to not panic and use emergency brake to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10428263, filed 2011-10“The contact owns a 2005 Ford f350 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the fuel injectors, the turbo charger was replaced four times, the head gaskets, and the rear end rings however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall without warning and the engine could no longer be started. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465856, filed 2012-07, 9,368 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear driver side tire suddenly locked which caused the vehicles rear end to slide; however, the contact was able to control the vehicle and avoid a crash. The dealer stated that the parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. The contact previously noticed that the parking brake intermittently failed to function properly. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10297984, filed 2010-01, 59,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-350 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-250 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10020520Oct 1, 2006Brake line modification needed due to front wheels coming into contact with the brake lines.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350
36 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-350
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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