2005 Ford F Series Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford F Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford F Series. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling3 33%
- Fuel system2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Starting with a service on 2/19/2008 the truck had been idling really rough and making a ticking sound when started. At that time the Ford service department stated that the noise went away with factory oil and filter. This problem has persisted up to and including when we took it in last week where we were told that this could be fixed with thicker oil, and to return when it is time for our next service. The second issue has persisted since mid 2010, it is a foul fuel smell coming inside the cab, through the AC vents when the truck is started in the morning and when idling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435540, filed 2011-11, 26,143 milesFuel system: “Lost of power, then crank but not start then start a dealer after being towed to them, excessive smoking to blame on erg valve and cooler, and turbo air charger leak. Required replacement of erg valve and cooler, and replacement of air turbo charger (covered by extended warranty purchase).”
NHTSA complaint #10347848, filed 2010-08, 46,000 milesElectrical system: “The truck had several crank-no start problems. It continued over a period of a few weeks. Vehicle finally got to the point it would not restart. It was a little hesitant at times when running and I was afraid it would die on me in traffic. We ran a diagnostic check on vehicle in beginning and retrieved code for the cam sensor. We replaced and it drove fine for one week. That's the point where it would not start. We had towed to dealership and upon their diagnosis has determined that the engine wire harness from the ficm to PCM and to the injectors had shorts in it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384322, filed 2011-02, 167,000 milesSteering: “Our 2005 Ford f-350 super duty, (with less than 50,000 miles) continues to have instances of extreme front end shaking when crossing bridges and going over any size bumps in the road, (big or small). When this happens, the vehicle is 'out of control'!!! This is a severe and dangerous problem that Ford needs to recall. It is clear that this is an ongoing issue with this vehicle. Is it going to take a fatal crash to get the attention from the Ford manufacturer????? Or a class action lawsuit???? …”
NHTSA complaint #10439670, filed 2011-12, 40,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 54,240 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford F Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10029029Dec 29, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Jerr-dan: anti stall feature for ford f series light duty chassis with v10 gas engine and an engine drive clutch pump. Model years unknown.
Other model years of the Ford F Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 44,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7 | 99,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 34 | 98,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 44 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 41 | 73,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 20 | 87,521 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 47 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 104,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 110,080 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | 160,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 49,995 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 92,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Ford F Series have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford F Series as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Ford F Series is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2005 Ford F Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Ford F Series reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,500 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 54,240 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.