2005 Ford F-250 suspension problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Ford F-250 — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 65 Mph, towing a fifth wheel camper, encountered a mildly rough section of highway when entire front end began to wobble and shake violently. Slowed the vehicle, maintaining control. When going back up to speed, the same shaking occured again. Also noted a less violent shaking at…”
filed Jan 15, 2025
“In 2014, I got the “Ford death wobble” in the right front. VERY scary and dangerous. Trying to quickly slow down to stop it in traffic is almost as dangerous as the wobble itself. You have very little to no control with the steering when it happens. I had to repair the problem out of pocket because…”
filed Oct 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 81 | 57% |
| 2013 F-250 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 F-250 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 F-250 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 F-250 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 F-250 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 F-250 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 85 | 38% |
| 2004 F-250 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 F-250 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 F-250 | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.