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Model Year Problem Record

Ford F-350 SD 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Ford F-350 SD: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

217Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V266000.

Electrical System29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V270000.

Brakes25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V352000.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V266000Reported June 9, 2005 - 78,675 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 78,675 vehicles across all affected models.

05V270000Reported June 10, 2005 - 180,104 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 180,104 vehicles across all affected models.

11V352000Reported July 13, 2011 - 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 26,715 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08007Opened March 14, 2008 - Closed March 31, 2009

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA08007Opened March 14, 2008 - Closed March 31, 2009

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07057Opened November 15, 2007 - Closed March 14, 2008

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07057Opened November 15, 2007 - Closed March 14, 2008

VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200529
200624
200726
200827
200930
201025
201126
20125
201310
20145
20156
20161
20171
20181
20191
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.