On july 4, 2005, I purchased a 2005 Ford f350 super duty lariat with long bed and dual wheels and 4wd at el cajon Ford. From the beginning, the truck experienced severe front-end vibration when I reached about 60 MPH. It continued until I got to about 80 MPH. I complained about this problem from the first visit for service at downey Ford. After a few visits for diagnostics, downey Ford…
2005 Ford F-350 suspension problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
1crash
1fire
What stands out
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 17 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to no avail, and constant driving problems such as pulling to the right and the left when brakes…
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2005 Ford F-350?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $900.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 69,028 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Ford/F-350.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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