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2005 Ford F-350 6.0L Diesel DRW

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2005 Ford F-350 – exterior Unverified
Photo: 2005 Ford F-350 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Super Duty first generation (PHN131, 1999–2007); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2005 Ford F-350 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel V8 with trailer attached, Hagerty 6.1.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Montréal by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel V8 with trailer attached, Hagerty rear 6.1.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2005 Ford F-350 6.0L Diesel DRW is a 325-hp turbocharged pickup truck.

It makes 325 horsepower at 3,300 rpm and 570 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainDiesel
Engine
Engine Type6.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel (Power Stroke)
Horsepower325 hp @ 3,300 rpm
Torque570 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford F-350. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 13, 2011 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign 11V352000

Aug 28, 2007 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

NHTSA campaign 07E066000

Oct 17, 2006 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN HARSCO WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS CONTAINING ACCURIDE STEEL RIMS, P/NOS. 203237 AND 203738; ACCURIDE ALUMINUM RIMS, P/N 203712; AND GKN STEEL RIMS, P/N 203688, SOLD AS MODIFICATION EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 2005-2007 FORD F-250/F-350 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS TO MODIFY TRACK WIDTH OF FRONT AND REAR AXLES. THE RIMS PROVIDED IN THESE WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS WEAR THROUGH THE OEM BRAKE LINES.

Consequence: BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: HARSCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARSCO AT 507-235-7112.

NHTSA campaign 06E087000

114 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Ford F-350

Owner Complaints

114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford F-350 (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering28
Suspension25
Fuel System24
Engine18
Engine And Engine Cooling17
Diesel16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 1, 2025 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH and coming up to a bridge, the contact stated that the roadway was a bit wet from ice and rain, and the…”
Jun 14, 2024 · Electrical System
“Vehicle stalls while driving and wont start again suddenly while operating. Fuel injectors won’t feed fuel line to restart or operate. Occasional start but then stalls continuously until battery dies…”
Feb 29, 2024 · Steering, Suspension
“Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway [XXX] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel…”
Jul 4, 2023 · Steering, Suspension
“My 2005 F350 Diesel Pick up has suffered from the Ford death wobble on and off for the last 15 years. While navigating a left hand corner at speeds over 40 it begins to shake uncontrollably after…”
May 30, 2022 · Steering, Suspension
“Multiple times driving the truck at speed limit and hit small bump or a little bumpy part of road triggers the death wobble. Have to almost come to complete stop on highway to stop wobble.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 FORD F-350. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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