2005 Ford F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series years
- Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F Series. That ranks 9th out of 14 F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 40,192 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford F Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 33% | 40,192 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 11% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 26,143 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 78,234 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford F Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Ford F Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Spark plugs came apart during routine maintenance/replacement. My require complete removal of cylinder head to remove broken pieces. Design is horrific and guaranteed to fail. *tt
I have a ford 2005 f-150 that has a misfire in cylinder number 6 due to a spark plug defect according to the mechanics. The spark plug cannot be removed without breaking as it appears to be fused to the head. It is my understanding that ford manufacturer will not repair or replace this defect at no…
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…
Other Ford F Series years
← 2004 F Series · 2006 F Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 F Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 F Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 F Series | 34 | 1 |
| 2001 F Series | 44 | 1 |
| 2000 F Series | 41 | 1 |
| 1999 F Series | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series | 47 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Ford F Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.