Ford F250

2005 only

177 classified complaints 1 recall

2005 Ford F250 have 177 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Shocks and struts, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F250 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005 only

Shocks and struts · Suspension 30 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 19 complaints

Median onset: 102,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 16 complaints

Median onset: 48,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 11 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 66,817 miles.

More common in older model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 7 complaints

Median onset: 109,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 6 complaints

Median onset: 55,885 miles.

Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 121,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005 model year. See the full Ford F250 report for every year and full specs/safety data.