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2005 Ford F-250 transmission problems

14 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,000.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
48,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    4
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Clutch assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-250 transmission problems in other years

199019952000200520102014

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford F-250 transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Ford F-250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 6, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Electrical system fails every day. It affects the engine, transmission, radio, windows, gauges. Wiring issue causes the radio to just go out, windows stop working, all gauges stops working, the transmission doesn't shift right, engine doesn't run right. Yes vehicle is available for inspecting. Engine cuts off and won't start back, leaves you stranded side the road. Truck stalls in front of other vehicles. Windows won't roll down when it's 100 degrees inside truck. Fuel gauge doesn't let you know when there's no fuel again leaving you stranded beside the road. Other gauge don't work could cause more damage. Yes it has been inspected my mechanic and he said there are wiring issues. No warning lamps or anything now but the wrench light has came on allot. There is a wiring recall on this year truck but said mine doesn't fall under that recall and I don't know why because I'm having this issue

Filed Aug 5, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · AL

Wrench light comes on, but truck goes into limp loses power very dangerous don't know if it's going to cause me to be rear-ended, steering goes back and forth right to left can't hardly hold it in road

Filed May 25, 2022 · Transmission · ID

Transmission has a hole in it. Linkage inside broke and caused hole on case. Can’t use item for a core due to this. Happened while driving home from just across town.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · CA

On deceleration the engine stalls after driven for 10-15 minutes. The check engine light comes on. I don't notice the stall until I apply the gas pedal. A couple of times I was turning, I had to slow down severely to give me more time to turn( no power steering). I almost had an accident several times. The code was a throttle body code p2104.I replaced the throttle body. After a few months the stalling occurred again. This is dangerous. At this time the stalling hasn't happen very often but the code is still there, now I have to smog this vehicle. I see on the internet there have been other people with this condition.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, placed the gear in neutral, restarted the vehicle, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (bolan transmission shop) who diagnosed that the transmission was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Transmission · 57,265 miles · MI

Noticed a cloud of smoke behind vehicle while driving 55 MPH on highway. Upon inspection found it was leaking transmission fluid from hole in top of transmission onto exhaust (exact same problem as described in ford bulletin 05b27) had to replace transmission at 57,265 miles at a cost of $4,000.00. Ford would not warranty it.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 29,000 miles · NM

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH down an incline, he shifted into neutral and released the clutch when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to rectify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 31,000. Updated 08/12/14

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 88,094 miles · WI

Regular driving on open road , no harsh conditions - power loss, without any warning - no engine lights or warnngs - sudden decelleration , jerky response more decelleration - limp off ramp , limp home. Turbo sounding whiny and different , no response to added pressing on gas , nor stop , restart. Has been evaluated at dealership many times and many problems corrected, paid for yet nothing works - regular maintenance is preformed on this vehicle , much care is taken by owner. Very dangerous condition will cause a wreck , can no longer endanger lives, we do everything the dealers ask and condition returns. Must evaluate at new dealership and whether or not can keep. I am getting post traumatic stress from this vehicle and it's lack of unreliable transport . I fear getting into the car for any distance - if I have to return to the bank , I must advise them not to re-sell liability reasons and inform them of chronic lemon problems in this model f250 6.0 ford truck .

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 30,070 miles · OK

While at a dead stop, placed truck in drive and the engine suddenly accelerated to full power lunging the vehicle forward 10' while I simultaneously applied both feet to the brake for maximum stopping power. This is the third time in two to three months this has happened. No check engine lights are on. Took my car to the local ford dealer and was told by the service manager that they have never heard of this problem before. Researched the internet only to find lots of other similar complaints. Originally thought it was human error, floor mat, or similar problem... But this last time, I was prepared because of previous incidents. This problem can cause a terrible accident and may even result in death.

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · CT

2005 ford f250 sd had cracked transmission becuase of low/reverse snap ring failure in the 5r110 torqshift transmission. Ford issued a customer satisfaction program 05b27 but put an expiration date on it. The program was not ever for a whole year. Ford is not willing to reimburse or issue a recall when they know this is a problem. The snap ring failed inside and busted my transmission. Alot of people have experienced this problem and there needs to be a recall on this transmission.

Questions about the 2005 Ford F-250 transmission

Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Ford F-250, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-250 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-250 transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-250 have bad transmission?

The Ford F-250 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (61 complaints), 1995 (36 complaints) and 1997 (34 complaints).

Other 2005 Ford F-250 problems

Engine 43Steering 39Suspension 37Fuel system 19Electrical 13Brakes 11Body 7Wheels 6Tires 5Acceleration 1

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