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2005 Ford F-250 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Ford F-250, 39% of all 439 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest suspension complaint count among 21 F-250 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 35,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
171
39% of 439
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford F-250 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2005, latest Jan 15, 2025.

2005 Ford F-250 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter182005 Q12007 Q12008 Q32010 Q22012 Q12014 Q22017 Q42022 Q3
171 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2009 Q2 (18).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-250 model year

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

  1. 2005171 (39%)
  2. 2006266 (54%)
  3. 200761 (54%)
  4. 200873 (22%)
  5. 200943 (56%)
  6. 201047 (45%)
  7. 2011180 (49%)
  8. 2012147 (46%)
  9. 201355 (47%)
  10. 201495 (57%)
  11. 2015133 (45%)
  12. 2016118 (41%)
  13. 2017602 (52%)
  14. 2018203 (51%)
  15. 2019698 (60%)
  16. 202033 (13%)
  17. 202119 (12%)
  18. 20226 (5%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20253 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford F-250, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 35,000 miles.
Which Ford F-250 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2019 Ford F-250 has the most suspension complaints (698), compared with 171 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford F-250?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-250 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.