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2005 Ford F-350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Ford F-350, 24% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 39,280 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
80
24% of 331
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
39,280 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford F-350 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2005, latest Feb 29, 2024.

2005 Ford F-350 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter102005 Q12006 Q42008 Q42010 Q12011 Q42014 Q12019 Q12023 Q3
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2024 Q1; peak 2009 Q2 (10).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-350 model year

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

  1. 200580 (24%)
  2. 2006118 (43%)
  3. 200730 (49%)
  4. 200853 (23%)
  5. 200926 (55%)
  6. 201029 (56%)
  7. 201169 (37%)
  8. 201281 (44%)
  9. 201335 (41%)
  10. 201447 (48%)
  11. 201577 (37%)
  12. 201689 (43%)
  13. 2017269 (47%)
  14. 201892 (46%)
  15. 2019243 (52%)
  16. 202013 (7%)
  17. 20216 (6%)
  18. 20224 (4%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford F-350, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,280 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2017 Ford F-350 has the most suspension complaints (269), compared with 80 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford F-350?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-350 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.