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2005 Ford F-750 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2005 Ford F-750 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other F-750 years?

F-750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted5 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 2 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints
F-750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Ford F-750 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2100%

Does the 2005 Ford F-750 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V415000BrakesSeptember 19, 2005 · 6,298 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE DRIVE LINE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE LOADING. THE BOLT COULD FRACTURE OVER TIME DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER ANCHOR BOLT PLATING.

Consequence

IF THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT FATIGUES AND ULTIMATELY FRACTURES, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT FUNCTION AND THERE MAY BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE MALFUNCTION WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS SET. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

05V202000Tires & WheelsMay 4, 2005 · 25 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Consequence

THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF INSTALLATION AND ALL THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE PADS WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE WAS TOO LONG TO BE SAFE. THE SERVICE DEALER CLAIMED THE PADS WERE NOT REPLACED SOON ENOUGH AND CAUSED THE ROTOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 1, 2006

2005 Ford F-750 — common questions

Is the 2005 Ford F-750 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Ford F-750 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Ford F-750. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.