2005 FORD F-250 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2005 FORD F-250 SD has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. There are no specific owner reports regarding problems or defects for this model year.
There are five recalls affecting the 2005 FORD F-250 SD. These recalls address issues related to exterior lighting components and aftermarket suspension accessories that could impact vehicle safety.
Recalls- Exterior lighting switch defect. NHTSA recall 11V352000 affects 26,715 vehicles including certain 2002-2007 F-250 trucks. The multi-function switch contains a slider that may deform and cause malfunction of turn signals, tail lights, hazard flashers, or brake lights. Non-functioning lights increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the switches at no cost. The recall began August 15, 2011.
- Stabilizer kits foam ring defect. Recall 20E090000 involves 102 vehicles equipped with Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits sold as accessories for 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 trucks. A foam ring inside the stabilizer shaft may block piston ports causing the steering to lock up. Steering lock can cause a crash. Icon will replace the shock assembly with an improved design free of charge. The recall started December 21, 2020.
- Suspension stabilizer bar issue. This recall is part of 20E090000 affecting 102 vehicles with the same Icon stabilizer kits. The foam ring defect impacts the front suspension stabilizer bar. Dealers will install corrected parts at no cost to prevent potential steering lockups.
- Steering system defect. Also under recall 20E090000, this affects 102 vehicles with the recalled Icon stabilizer kits. The defect may cause complete steering lock, posing increased crash risk. Owners will receive notification and free repair with redesigned components.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety concerns may wish to review their rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2005 FORD F-250 SD Summary
2005
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
26817
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2005 FORD F-250 SD
102 vehicles affected
STEERING
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2005 FORD F-250 SD
26715 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Risk: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.