2005 Ford F-350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,752miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Ford F-350, 2% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,752 miles. 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.
“While driving on the interstate in the evening with our headlights on, we had to be pulled over by the state police to inform us we had absolutely no rear running lights. Upon troubleshooting the problem I found it is most likely the same as recall no. 11c18 multi-function switch. Our mechanic also agreed this is the problem. But Ford says our VIN # is not included in the recall. I have since seen two other trucks identical to ours with no rear light at night while yet their head lights are on.”
NHTSA complaint #10903510, filed 2016-09, 48,000 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 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
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-350
36 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsAir bags
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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