There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Ford F Super Duty, but owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Ford F Super Duty problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 10 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Ford F Super Duty complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 275,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2018
After driving over road imperfections (E.g. Bumps, pot holes, dips, etc.) at speeds about 40mph or above, the front of the truck shakes very violently, and the steering wheel moves quickly and strongly, alternating rapidly between clockwise and counter-clockwise movements. It is difficult to maintain control of the truck; control can only be regained after slowing the vehicle to below about 35 miles per hour, which is well below acceptable speeds on an expressway. This is not a one-time incident, but happens almost every time a road imperfection is driven over. Tire pressure is constantly…
Steering · at 20 miles · reported Feb 13, 2018
This truck has experienced shimmy, aka death wobble, since new. I have had no suspension modifications and not running anything other than recommended size and quality of tire. When cruising at highway speeds and you hit a bump the truck hops and shakes in a dangerous way. I have only gotten letters from ford saying to use the correct tires and PSI rating. Which I have and it still happens.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 197,000 miles · reported Dec 9, 2016
While driving on interstate the vehicle turned off and had no steering nor brakes at 70 MPH luckily traffic wasn't to bad and I was able to coast to safety put the truck in park restarted the vehicle it took a few times to crank got it started pulled of the interstate as I was turning at the exit the vehicle shut off again loosing steering and brakes again.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 140,000 miles · reported Aug 19, 2015
Turn key to start and run. Start driving down the road and all gauges go dead (No power) radio & cruise control & windows & intagrated brakes all go out. No matter at any speeds. The scary one is when we have our 44 FT sundowner rv combo horse trailer at 70 MPH on cruise control and this happens and you have no gauges or trailer brakes, no power to windows, no power to unlock doors except manually.and none of the gauges are working. But the truck still runs fine. Dealerships cant locate problem but charge you 2 hours labor and says bring it back if it does it again. Have brought it in 14 times…
Steering · at 165,099 miles · reported Apr 25, 2015
My trucks front end shakes and bounces when I hit a rough area on the hwy to point it forces me into other lanes or off the road. When it starts bouncing I have hit the breaks hard and come to a stop. Really dangerous on a well traveled road. This has happened several times. I've had the truck check after each incident and AM told everything checks out ok. They said to keep tires at 65 PSI and then 75 PSI neither helped. Today after almost hitting another car head on hwy 175 I decided it's time to report it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Ford F Super Duty as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford F Super Duty?
Owners report steering problems most often (10 reports), followed by engine (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.