Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford F-250, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 44,000 miles.

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

The 2020 Ford F-250 has the most transmission complaints (74), compared with 30 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 Ford F-250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Ford F-250, 7% of all 439 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 21 F-250 model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 44,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 30; 7% of 439
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-250 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2004, latest Apr 6, 2025.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2004 to Apr 2025; peak Sep 2009 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-250 model year

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

200530 (7%)
200610 (2%)
20074 (4%)
200821 (6%)
20093 (4%)
20108 (8%)
201123 (6%)
201218 (6%)
20133 (3%)
20148 (5%)
201519 (6%)
201614 (5%)
201725 (2%)
201815 (4%)
201945 (4%)
202074 (28%)
202125 (15%)
202221 (17%)
20237 (16%)
20246 (16%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford F-250, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 44,000 miles.
Which Ford F-250 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2020 Ford F-250 has the most transmission complaints (74), compared with 30 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Ford F-250?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-250 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.