Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Ford F-350 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 115 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V026000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V025000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E087000 WHEEL RIMS - BRAKE LINE WEAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
Of the 115 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 115 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Ford F-350 exhibits a higher-than-average incidence of steering, fuel system, and suspension issues, contributing to its below-average reliability rating. Recalls related to brake and lighting systems add further concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $600–$900 | very common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$450 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 2 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unresponsive fuel gauge
- Uneven suspension noise
- Frequent engine overheating
- Dim or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.