Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford F-250, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 44,500 miles.

Which Ford F-250 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2019 Ford F-250 has the most steering complaints (776), compared with 106 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford F-250?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-250 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Ford F-250, 24% of all 439 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest steering complaint count among 21 F-250 model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 44,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 106; 24% of 439
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 44,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-250 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2005, latest Jan 15, 2025.

106 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2025 Q1; peak 2009 Q2 (10).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-250 model year

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

2005106 (24%)
2006180 (36%)
200746 (40%)
2008119 (35%)
200939 (51%)
201043 (41%)
2011149 (40%)
2012130 (40%)
201340 (34%)
201481 (48%)
2015126 (43%)
2016118 (41%)
2017717 (62%)
2018252 (63%)
2019776 (67%)
202045 (17%)
202115 (9%)
20227 (6%)
20234 (9%)
20244 (11%)
20254 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford F-250, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 44,500 miles.
Which Ford F-250 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2019 Ford F-250 has the most steering complaints (776), compared with 106 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford F-250?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-250 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.