2005 Ford F Super Duty Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Ford F Super Duty has a complaint index of 100, ranking 1st worst of 2 model years with data, with 27 total complaints and no recalls filed. Engine (41%) and Steering (37%) issues dominate, with median engine failure mileage at 78,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 2 F Super Duty years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 27
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2005 Ford F Super Duty problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine11 (41%)
- Steering10 (37%)
- Fuel System8 (30%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (30%)
- Electrical System4 (15%)
- Brakes3 (11%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering box failures reported, in one case leading to loss of control and a rollover.
- Front end shakes violently at highway speeds, especially after hitting bumps, sometimes forcing drivers to slow dramatically to regain control.
- Engine fails to restart after short trips, tied to high pressure oil pump failure around 78,000 miles.
- EGR cooler failures reported, leading to white smoke, turbo damage, and head gasket failure.
- Fuel system problems cause sputtering, power loss, and misfiring at various speeds with no diagnostic codes found.
- Alloy wheels develop stress cracks spoke to spoke, with owners reporting repeat cracking on replacement wheels.
2005 Ford F Super Duty recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 compared with other F Super Duty years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 100 | 27 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | No verdict | 0 | 31 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Ford F Super Duty reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists 27 complaints for the 2005 model year, with a complaint index of 100, making it the higher-complaint year of the 2 model years with data. Top problem areas are Engine (41%) and Steering (37%).
- Does the 2005 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?
- NHTSA shows 0 recalls filed for the 2005 Ford F Super Duty.
- What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford F Super Duty?
- Engine problems are most common, making up 41% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 78,000 miles. Steering issues follow at 37% of complaints.
- At what mileage do 2005 F Super Duty engines typically fail?
- Owner complaints show a median mileage of 78,000 miles at engine failure, based on NHTSA data.
- How does the 2005 F Super Duty compare to the 2008 model?
- The 2005 model has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worse than the 2008 model, which has a complaint index of 0 despite having more total complaints (31).