Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-350?

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (28 complaints), followed by suspension (25).

How many 2005 Ford F-350 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 114 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Ford F-350 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford F-350.

recalls

114

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Ford F-350 recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights · Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · reported July 13, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
The risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V026000 · reported January 26, 2009 · COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION · 108 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
The risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V025000 · reported January 23, 2009 · COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION · 111 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering28
Suspension25
Engine18
Engine and engine cooling17
Fuel system, diesel16
Electrical system15
Fuel/propulsion system12
Fuel system, gasoline8
Power train5
Electronic stability control (ESC)4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 1, 2025 · Air bags · 228,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH and coming up to a bridge, the contact stated that the roadway was a bit wet from ice and rain, and the contact stated that the vehicle ahead entered the bridge and started skidding, so the contact let up off the accelerator…

Jun 14, 2024 · Electrical system
Vehicle stalls while driving and wont start again suddenly while operating. Fuel injectors won’t feed fuel line to restart or operate. Occasional start but then stalls continuously until battery dies from trying. Will start when priming the carburetor however will not stay running and stalls out.

Feb 29, 2024 · Steering
Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway […] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel shimmy. The vehicle was difficult to control due to the violent shaking that did not stop until the vehicle slowed to…

Jul 4, 2023 · Steering
My 2005 F350 Diesel Pick up has suffered from the Ford death wobble on and off for the last 15 years. While navigating a left hand corner at speeds over 40 it begins to shake uncontrollably after hitting a small bump or pot hole until speed is reduced to 30mph or less. I have replaced bearings, uppper & lower ball…

May 30, 2022 · Suspension
Multiple times driving the truck at speed limit and hit small bump or a little bumpy part of road triggers the death wobble. Have to almost come to complete stop on highway to stop wobble.

F-350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	2	116	11	7
2003	2	90	11	8
2004	2	159	13	5
2005	3	114	4	3
2006	3	145	11	4
2007	3	36	1	1
2008	8	131	7	9

Across all years, the 2000 F-350 has the most complaints (304). All Ford F-350 years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Ford F-350, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-350?: Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (28 complaints), followed by suspension (25).
How many 2005 Ford F-350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 114 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 1, 2025.