Steering
NHTSA campaign 20E090000 · 2020 · reported 12/10/2020
If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2005 Ford F-250 SD Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Suspension:front — runs 6.2× the fleet median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
295Complaints
5Recalls
6Crashes
6Fires
9Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Suspension:front (23.1% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Suspension:front complaints here are 6.2× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:front | 68 · 23.1% | Investigation closed | EA08007 · PE07057 |
| Steering | 65 · 22% | Recalled | Recall 20E090000 |
| Suspension | 46 · 15.6% | Investigation closed | EA08007 · PE07057 |
| Electrical System | 21 · 7.1% | Recalled | Recall 05V270000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 · 4.4% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 13 · 4.4% | Recalled | Recall 05V266000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 295 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 5 campaigns
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · 2011 · reported 07/13/2011
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment
NHTSA campaign 08E026000 · 2008 · reported 03/27/2008
THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 05V270000 · 2005 · reported 06/10/2005
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 05V266000 · 2005 · reported 06/09/2005
THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE. IF THE FUEL LINE SEPARATES, AN OPERATOR MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR AND/OR FUEL ON THE GROUND, LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY STALL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“MY 2005 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE DIESEL CREW CAB PICK UP TRUCK SHAKES AND SHIMMIES VIOLENTLY WHEN THE FRONT END HITS A POT HOLE…”NHTSA complaint 10266335 — filed 04/22/2009 · SUSPENSION:FRONT
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE, EVEN WORSE IF I HIT A BUMP IN A CORNER. HAVE TO STOP FOR IT TO GO AWAY.”NHTSA complaint 10265678 — filed 04/16/2009 · SUSPENSION:FRONT
“I OWN A FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY[2005] WITH 14,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HIT A SERIES OF SLIGHT BUMPS TRAVELING ON THE GARDEN STATE…”NHTSA complaint 10265529 — filed 04/15/2009 · SUSPENSION:FRONT
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-250 SD?
Suspension:front issues are the most-reported category, cited in 68 of 295 NHTSA complaints (23.1%), followed by steering (65), suspension (46), electrical system (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2005 Ford F-250 SD have?
295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2005 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20E090000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Ford F-250 SD's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
