2004 Ford F-350 vs 2005 Ford F-350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford F-350 | 2005 Ford F-350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 159 | 114 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 8 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported mileage | 50,575 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-350 | Ford F-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 17 |
| Steering | 9 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 15 |
| Engine | 16 | 18 |
| Suspension | 4 | 25 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 | 16 |
| Power Train | 18 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 57 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
2004 Ford F-350
2005 Ford F-350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.