Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford F-350, 29% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,000 miles.

Which Ford F-350 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 96 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford F-350?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford F-350, 29% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 5 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 59,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 96; 29% of 331
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2005, latest Apr 29, 2022.

96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q2; peak 2005 Q1 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-350 model year

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

200596 (29%)
200659 (22%)
20078 (13%)
200886 (37%)
20099 (19%)
201011 (21%)
201148 (26%)
201251 (28%)
201320 (23%)
201413 (13%)
201542 (20%)
201630 (14%)
201730 (5%)
201810 (5%)
201924 (5%)
202015 (8%)
202117 (18%)
202219 (17%)
20234 (10%)
20246 (14%)
20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford F-350, 29% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,000 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 96 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford F-350?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.