2005 Ford F750 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the F750 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Ford F750 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint, typically around 61,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2005 Ford F750 problems

  • Brakes~61,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F750 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F750. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F750 years: 2000. Compare all years →

2005 Ford F750 recalls (2)

Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 05V-415 · Sep 19, 2005 · 6,298 vehicles

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.

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.

Wheels

NHTSA recall 05V-202 · May 4, 2005 · 25 vehicles

On certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Ford F750 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2005 F750 rates few complaints: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the F750 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford F750?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › disc › pads.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F750 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2005 Ford F750, the most recent from September 19, 2005 (hydraulic). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford F750?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000. See the full Ford F750 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2005 Ford F750 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.