Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford F-150, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles.

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

The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most transmission complaints (1,336), compared with 112 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 Ford F-150 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Ford F-150, 10% of all 1,112 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest transmission complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 66,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 112; 10% of 1,112
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-150 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2005, latest Nov 1, 2025.

112 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2011 Q3 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-150 model year

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

2005112 (10%)
200646 (8%)
200757 (12%)
200850 (14%)
200933 (10%)
2010121 (14%)
2011825 (38%)
2012679 (38%)
20131,336 (45%)
2014424 (28%)
2015406 (24%)
2016582 (28%)
2017539 (38%)
20181,008 (44%)
2019730 (55%)
2020354 (49%)
2021314 (31%)
2022157 (26%)
2023156 (38%)
202455 (29%)
202525 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford F-150, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most transmission complaints (1,336), compared with 112 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.