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2005 Ford F-250 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Ford F-250 has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Ford F-250

Steering
39
Engine
35
Suspension
17
Powertrain
10
Other
10
Fuel System
10
Brakes
7
Electrical
6
Structure
4
Tires
3
Wheels
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 25, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEElectrical system fails every day. It affects the engine, transmission, radio, windows, gauges. Wiri...
May 25, 2022POWER TRAINTransmission has a hole in it. Linkage inside broke and caused hole on case. Can’t use item for a co...
May 27, 2019POWER TRAINON DECELERATION THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER DRIVEN FOR 10-15 MINUTES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I...
Jun 10, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CH...
Jun 3, 2015POWER TRAINNOTICED A CLOUD OF SMOKE BEHIND VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY. UPON INSPECTION FOUND IT WA...
Oct 23, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHILE AT A DEAD STOP, PLACED TRUCK IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL POWER LUNGIN...
Jan 14, 2011POWER TRAIN2005 FORD F250 SD HAD CRACKED TRANSMISSION BECUASE OF LOW/REVERSE SNAP RING FAILURE IN THE 5R110 TOR...
Sep 21, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F250. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK....
Nov 27, 2004POWER TRAIN2005 FORD F250 DIESEL TRUCK HAS FOR ONE WEEK AND TRANSMISSION GEARS WELDED TOGETHER. HAS BEEN BACK T...
Jan 1, 2004POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTA SNAP RING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS ALLOWING THE PLANET TO SHIFT FORWARD BREAKING HOUSING TABS...

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