2005 Ford F-350 steering problems
28 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2005 Ford F-350, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I have a ford f350 heavy duty 1 ton, I had experienced on separate occasions when traveling with speed around 50-65 MPH, if a bump (slight) dip or any slight variance in road my truck will begin a violent shake. I had received the recall notice of improper air pressure and cause and effect. I have had my tire pressure checked on numerous occasions, I have also had taken my truck to local dealership to check front suspension , nothing found to be wrong with front end. (suspension). On sept.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f350. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who as unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who also could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-350
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints