Complaints
207
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:68,324 mi
Crash-related:2
#229 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:74,579 mi
#326 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:106,128 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 38 | 2 | — | 68,324 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 29 | — | — | 74,579 mi | |
| ENGINE | 26 | — | 1 | 106,128 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | 1 | 71,009 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | 1 | 98,888 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 65,405 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 86,876 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 117,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | — | — | 60,856 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 | — | — | 49,352 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 58,020 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | 71,245 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 | — | — | 61,279 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 51,288 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 27,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 3 | — | — | 60,770 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 89,975 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 60,770 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 303,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | 1 | — | 53,568 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 162,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 60,770 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 29,000 mi |
Other Ford F-250 Years
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