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2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,223 miles

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2005 Ford F-250 miscellaneous problems

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2005 Ford F-250 Owner Comments

problem #9

Dec 082021

F-250

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Death wobbles at random

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #8

Jan 132013

F-250

  • 62,011 miles
In the middle of the night, the horn started going off and and wouldn't stop until the batteries were disconnected. Took to the dealership, but they couldn't reenact the problem. They said that the air bag expands and can push on the horn. The only way to fix is remove the air bag which is behind the horn to fix whatever the problem is. We were told that we would have to pay for that. I think this is a Ford issue and a horn is a safety issue and a very much needed part of a vehicle. So they took the fuse out of the horn so the horn wouldn't blare in the middle of the night. Tried putting the fuse back in when the temperature isn't cold, but the horn immediately starts to blare and won't stop. Therefore, the truck has no horn. This is a big safety issue.

- Saugus, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 112020

F-250 8-cyl

  • 105,000 miles
Cruise control would not disengage. When my husband pressed the brakes, the car sped up. We had to pass 5 vehicles, barely enough room. He finally turned the motor off and was able to pull off the freeway (I70). But for the grace not god, we would have died of injured ourselves and others. Brakes should never make your car speed up.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #6

Oct 062018

F-250

  • 107,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle randomly dies while driving down road does not matter speed or what road you are on happens to the point we almost expect it now everytime we drive. It will act fine no warning then in middle of driving it just shuts off very dangerous. It also, will randomly loss power not all the time but occasionally if going over 45mph, the A/C works until you drive over 45mph then just stops until you get to a stop sign. Take off again its fine til that 45mph mark then blows hot. Had truck since Sept. 2018 & have had the problem since at least 1 out of 4X driving this will all happen. Truck also has problems with fueling up the tank it shuts the pump off constantly. Main problem & most worrisome is the shutting off randomly while driving.

- Arcanum, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 102017

F-250

  • 58,000 miles
Truck frame seems to be rotting. Told 3-4 years at most by mechanic. Already replaces fuel tank brackets, any rust recalls as in ones Toyota did a while ago/ also told at 1000,000 mi will need spark plug change (only59000 now) and there was a recall of this plug removal could be difficult. Any help

- Pine Bush, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 042017

F-250

  • 120,000 miles
At anywhere between 45mph, and 70 the truck will wobble and shake out of control to the point where you can almost loose control. Truck can barely be driven and is very unsafe

- Dorchester, NJ, USA

problem #3

Apr 022016

F-250

  • 106,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving my truck it has stopped running and just shut itself off like its not getting fuel. I have read the complaints on the F250 Super Duty and my truck is responding exactly the same way. I am afraid to drive it due to someone hitting me or it causing an accident so I looked on here today and saw the recall for the Super Duty. This is a serious and dangerous issue that someone definitely needs to address. I was driving down the road and the vehicle lost power and I tried to push the pedal to get fuel but nothing happened. I am very lucky the vehicle behind me was back far enough that I turned on my flashers and they noticed or I could have caused an accident or worse.

- Hudson, NC, USA

problem #2

Mar 032015

F-250

  • 121,000 miles
Engine stalled without warning driving in traffic while weaving in and out of traffic trying to avoid hitting other vehicles or them hitiing me. A dangerous, intense moment trying to get my truck off the road with no power steering or power brakes. This truck may or may or M ay not start. No crank/no start, no start/cranks, no start/bucking and stalling engine. These issues relate to the injector wiring harness due to chaffing and crushing, a very time consuming task. Technician verified the harness is worn and wires are exposed. Past Ford customers refer to the violent shaking that while driving this truck as the "death wobble." An intense moment.this is a risk concerning vehicle safety. This is not protecting consumers against unreasonable risks of accidents occuring. The tires on my truck are michelins. They are the size recommended by Ford for this vehicle. Customer service was contacted twice. Both replys were the same.there are no warrenties, recalls or programs in effect that would provide coverage for your current concern. Keep receipts, etc. Fords presentation to- Ford identified a number of potential failures mechanisms that could effect engine performance in this vehicle population including the wiring conditions addressed by NHTSA. 05V-270. The wiring conditions both effect engine fueling were the onditions to result in engine stall." Vehicles affected were built 9-29-2003 5-31-2004 in louisville ky. Mine 8-2004 in louisville. There have been numerious complaints concerning safety with this population of F-series trucks, then and now. Ford is aware of the failure and expects the consumer to pay for the thier mistake. If NHTSA hadn't stepped in when the defects were discoverd, Ford would have done nothing. NHTSA stated further action will be taken if warrented by future circumstances. In the interest of public safety, the time for further action is now.

- Pikeville, KY, USA

problem #1

May 052007

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • 16,000 miles
My 2005 Ford F-250 superduty 6.0L diesel, first incident was may of 2007, at 16,000 miles my turbo charger went bad when I was trailering my horses in Vermont, forced to stop at unknown dealership who "cleaned" something so I would make it back to my home. Again on the drive home I lost the turbo. It had to be replaced at the dealership, columbia Ford, ct the next day. I was told I had to drive my truck hard and everyday in order to prevent the problem from occurring again. In March 2010 brought my truck to monaco Ford, the motor had to be removed due to "all of the gaskets and seals in the motor leaking, as well as the turbo charger being bad again. This occurred at 24,500 miles. The side walls of my tires are peeling, the running board on the drivers side is falling off, and the body side molding is coming off and now at 26,000 miles the air position selector for the climate control system is not working. If I put it in a position for venting or for front and floor I just blows through the defrost vents. Obviously the warranty has passed with the exception of the motor and I have 26,500 miles on this truck.

- North Franklin, CT, USA

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