Worst 2005 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Suspension:Front
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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 Defects | 103 | 5 | — | 56,985 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 75 | 2 | — | 52,165 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 75 | — | — | 50,476 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | — | 1 | 110,548 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | 1 | 1 | 105,494 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 25 | — | 2 | 70,764 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 69,070 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 63,730 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 12 | — | — | 57,062 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | 2 | 52,334 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | 1 | 48,704 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | 1 | 134,624 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | — | 1 | 38,613 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | 2 | — | 59,862 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | — | 61,746 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | — | — | 56,556 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 9 | — | — | 76,901 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 84,044 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | 1 | 28,285 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 72,992 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 24,244 mi | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Ford F-250
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,715 vehicles.
FORD 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 PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
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2005 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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