2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Class-leading payload and towing capacity along with a wide variety of configurations and special-edition models make the aging Super Duty a viable option for those who need a hard-core pickup civilized enough for everyday use.
Pros
Rugged construction, multiple configurations, competent off-road capabilities, high towing and payload capacities, optional diesel is very powerful and economical.
Cons
Noisy drivetrains, gas engines' poor mileage, vague steering, spotty build quality.
What's New for 2005
The F-350 benefits from a new front suspension for improved handling, a standard TorqShift five-speed automatic on all trims, and increased towing and hauling capacities increased across the board. The Harley-Davidson edition package sports cosmetic revisions this year.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
No Problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab XLT 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I have had no problems with my 2005 XLT FX-4 Ford F-350 crew. It has 44000 miles on it. I pull a 28' Durango fifth wheel camper (8800 lbs empty weight), and I trailer a 19 foot center console Fishmaster Boat behind that. I travel all over Texas and I have not had a problem yet with my 2005 truck with the 6.0 diesel. As a matter of fact, I pulled the same camper and boat with the previous truck I had with the 7.3 and I believe this 6.0 pulls better! It is a little slow on the start, but once I am going I can do 65 to 75 MPH, easily keeping up with other traffic on the freeways. And no, I do not have any kind of power kit or booster.
Favorite Features
Rugged, but pretty exterior, my bright red color, nicely designed interior/comfort, the power, its height/clearence, and its dependability.
Suggested Improvements
The take-off power could be improved upon. And it needs more insode storage compartments (such as hideaway compartments for guns, valuables).
What the happened to Fords?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat Rwd LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Been a Ford person all my life. Have a 99, 7.3 Ford with 250,000 runs great and I wouldn't trade for anything. Got a 05 6.0 and it is been nothing but a nightmare and it is not just mine. We rodeo so we see many people with trucks and this is common. When you hook them up to a big trailer the built Ford tough do a bucking and jerking motion that will about rip your head off. All it takes is you to hit a bump to start it. Also from 40 thou miles now to 70 thou miles now I have put fuel injectors in the truck, three times. Fords answer to that, put injector additive. Ya, done that too These 6.0 are horrible and Ford knows it. What has happened to Ford?
Favorite Features
Truck is comfortable, fun to drive when it runs, just not relieable!
Suggested Improvements
Go back to the 7.3 engine. 6.0 are junk!
2005 F-350 Crew- H-D Edition
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Too much down time.
Favorite Features
4-doors plus a bed.
Suggested Improvements
Need to get the bugs out of this engine.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
the lemons
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab XLT 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Oil injection pump went out at 49000 miles; front end locked up and had to be replaced at 30000 miles-had it at dealer 3 times for pulling left before it actually locked up. A dealer in Alabama (or should I say sublet to a mechanics house) butchered repair and now it's being repaired back in Atlanta. I really don't call Ford a top notch auto manufacturer. Will see how Ford handles this one. Not sure what else to expect but know I'm very leery of driving it far. Would not recommend a Ford to an enemy. Its nice to make payments on a truck I can't drive.
Favorite Features
King Ranch interior.
Suggested Improvements
Put a real diesel engine that has a reliability factor to it. Fire the roadside assistance people at Ford and check the quality of work coming out of the dealerships and products going in to making a vehicle.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
2005 Super Duty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
All around a great truck, pull heavy loads day in and out, dependable, powerful, 6.0 is reliable, I will have it for a very, very long time. Extremely happy with it.
Favorite Features
Instrument panel, controls on the steering wheel, brake control, longer maintenance intervals, the coil suspension on the 4 wheel axle, tow haul mode on the transmission
Suggested Improvements
I do miss the lower door lights, was a nice feature on the older trucks.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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