Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford F-150, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which Ford F-150 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2011 Ford F-150 has the most steering complaints (419), compared with 34 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Ford F-150, 3% of all 1,112 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest steering complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 34; 3% of 1,112
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 27, 2005, latest Jan 7, 2024.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Jan 2024; peak Aug 2011 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200534 (3%)
200655 (9%)
200729 (6%)
200853 (14%)
200929 (9%)
201048 (6%)
2011419 (19%)
2012204 (11%)
2013216 (7%)
2014159 (10%)
201583 (5%)
201664 (3%)
201759 (4%)
201883 (4%)
201921 (2%)
20208 (1%)
202141 (4%)
20229 (2%)
202316 (4%)
20244 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford F-150, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2011 Ford F-150 has the most steering complaints (419), compared with 34 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.