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2005 Ford F-350 SD Suspension:front Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT · data through 07/12/2026

22Suspension:front complaints
10.1%Of all 217 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front ranks on this vehicle

STEERING34 · 15.7%
SUSPENSION:FRONT22 · 10.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 7.4%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford F-350 SD overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. IN JANUARY OF 2006, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY…”NHTSA complaint 10244101 — filed 10/01/2008
“FRONT END SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN A POT HOLE OR SETTLED TRENCH IN THE ROAD IS HIT. IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO BE A DEEP OR…”NHTSA complaint 10243509 — filed 09/26/2008
“ODOMETER 23400 WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD, CROSSING RR TRACKS, ECT. VEHICLE FRONT END SLAMS UPPER STOP TO LOWER STOPS VIOLENTLY. YOU MUST SLOW TO…”NHTSA complaint 10243187 — filed 09/23/2008

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Suspension:front complaints by year filed

220062200772008112009

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-350 SD have suspension:front problems?

Suspension:front is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford F-350 SD: 22 of 217 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Ford F-350 SD have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.