Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 F.
The 2005 Ford F-750, built on the 750 platform, logged a total of 27 owner complaints with steering and suspension problems as the primary concern and no recalls recorded. Reliability data show a peak of three complaints in 2017 and a low of just one complaint in 2009, reflecting a generally stable complaint record over the model's production span. As a result, the 2005 model year falls within a dependable segment of the F‑750 lineage, indicating limited early‑generation durability issues.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 174.8 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 69.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3177 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | F-150 FX4 SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2003 | F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew (5.4 ft. Bed) 5.4L Supercharger V8 | 5.96 sec | 14.39 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2003 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab Styleside (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 260 hp | RWD |
| 2007 | F-150 FX4 SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2002 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2009 | F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 7.90 sec | 16.20 sec | 310 hp | 4X4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 8 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 28 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 |
| Pressure Test | 18-20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 180-207 °F |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 0-55 |
| RPM | 45-55 @ Idle rpm |
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 69 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 90 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 ft. lbs., Step 3: 170 | 90 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2005 model year falls within a low-activity gap in the federal timeline, situated between the zero-complaint 2004 and the single-complaint 2009, well before the sporadic escalation seen in 2011 (two complaints, three recalls) and 2017 (three complaints). Specific data for 2005 reveals concentrated complaints in Steering/Suspension (6) and Engine (4), alongside one crash-related complaint and zero fire incidents, indicating mechanical wear rather than catastrophic safety-system failures. Across the generation, recall activity clusters in later years—particularly 2011 and 2021 with three recalls each—while investigations remain absent throughout, suggesting 2005 predates the most intensive defect-correction campaigns. With fire complaints nonexistent and federal safety interventions minimal compared to subsequent model years, 2005 represents a relatively stable vintage within this series. Prospective buyers should prioritize inspection of steering, suspension, and engine components given the specific complaint concentrations, but the absence of recalls and fire incidents in the federal record makes 2005 a mechanically sound acquisition contingent on documented maintenance history.
All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 18 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 47331 | 2018-06-01 | Engine | Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or… |
| SSM 46542 | 2017-04-24 | Electrical System | When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots… |
| SSM 46085 | 2016-09-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing… |
| TSB-12-7-4 | 2012-07-10 | Engine | FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE… |
| TSB-10-12-11 | 2010-06-22 | Power Train | FORD: SOME MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION… |
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