Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford F-350, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 41,353 miles.

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

The 2020 Ford F-350 has the most transmission complaints (53), compared with 18 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 Ford F-350 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Ford F-350, 5% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 41,353 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 5% of 331
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 41,353 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-350 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 12, 2005, latest Oct 17, 2021.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Oct 2021; peak Aug 2008 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-350 model year

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

200518 (5%)
20068 (3%)
20075 (8%)
200814 (6%)
20093 (6%)
20102 (4%)
201113 (7%)
201210 (5%)
20135 (6%)
20148 (8%)
201517 (8%)
201617 (8%)
201723 (4%)
20184 (2%)
201912 (3%)
202053 (28%)
202110 (10%)
202214 (13%)
20234 (10%)
20246 (14%)
20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford F-350, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 41,353 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2020 Ford F-350 has the most transmission complaints (53), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Ford F-350?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-350 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.