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2005 Ford F-350 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
13%of 114 total for the year
Median mileage
123,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Ford F-350, 13% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While on I-95, my 2005 F-350 super-duty sputter and lost power. The truck went from 60mph with flow of traffic to 40mph in seconds. Making evasive measure from getting tag from behind, I was forced to the shoulder of the road which was taking up by snow. The truck crawled half on shoulder and half in the right lane while cars made there evasive action in order to miss me. After getting to a place to pull off the highway it took about 5-10min for it to clear up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10252699, filed 2008-12, 75,114 miles

“While driving down the highway(45-55mph) vehicle dash lights, radio, windows all stop working. They come back on randomly. No change to little change when re-starting. Vehicle also loses power and the engine seems to pause and go, over and over like it's struggling. I've taken it to several Ford certified mechanics who are baffled.”

NHTSA complaint #11229388, filed 2019-07, 135,504 miles

“The instrument cluster and radio cut out frequently while the vehicle is running. This causes the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, thermostats, and odometer to show there is no power to them and the needles rests as they do when the vehicle is off. The radio also cuts out during this time. This happens when the vehicle is stationary, moving, on city streets, and on highways. There is no warning when this happens. It will stay off for seconds to minutes. Currently there is no recall from Ford. …”

NHTSA complaint #11097626, filed 2018-05, 125,000 miles

“Aug 1, 2014 fuel injection failure, due to fuel injection wire harness chafing. Sept 15 fuel injection failure due to ficm failure resulting in severe loss of power. Vehicle barely moves, strong possibility of crash due to vehicles unexpected sudden loss of power and inability to move. Incidents closely relate to recall 05v270000 for vehicle manufactured close to same dates. Believe that recall should be reopened and extended to include all 6.0 diesel engines.”

NHTSA complaint #10638827, filed 2014-09, 88,000 miles

“While approaching a stop light after doing 60mph on the highway, vehicle shut itself down causing loss of control and braking system. I was able to bring vehicle to safe and complete stop which caused a traffic jam.”

NHTSA complaint #10437906, filed 2011-11, 176,024 miles

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201467%
201323%
201264%
2011118%
200914%
200843%
2007411%
200675%
20051513%
20041912%
20031112%
20021412%
2001106%
2000103%
199982%
199775%
199686%
199597%
199455%
199355%
199236%
1991310%
1990410%
1989717%
1988931%
1987113%
1986321%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350

Fuel system
36 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Tires
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology