2005 Ford F250 Super Duty Super Cab Consumer Reviews
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Positive Review
I am a very practical buyer and started out reviewing a truck that could easily tow a Fifth Wheel RV around the country for work. I tested out the Chevy's,Dodges and the Ford. It seemed that all three had their strengths and weaknesses on paper, kind of balancing each other out. The strength of the Ford is the drivetrain. I have had no issues with the 6L powerstroke as it has endured my daily torture tests for years without so much as a hiccup. Some complain about the reliability, those are the same fools buying the programmers to get another 100 horsepower, then want to cry about losing reliability. I have added a turbo-back exhaust (MBRP) to get a burlier sound and arguably better fuel economy. Back on track, I bought it because it was a practical choice, but found it to be a joy to drive. Comfort is a 10/10, never had a vehicle that did not absolutely kill me on 12+ hour drives. I am still fresh when parking this truck. Value for me should be a 10/10, it's worth more private party than I paid for it as a 3rd owner, but that will depend on negotiating skills. Reliability, no issues there, 9/10. Quality, had a rattle in the back seat after I figured out it comes out, no real room behind it so might want to leave it alone( I just put an old tshirt behind it, problem solved!)The Ford Hood (on the grill) emblems seem to fade out fairly fast, it doesn't bother me enough to change though. THIS IS ONE TOUGH TRUCK! Driving Dynamics were 8/10 because it's not a sports car, it will haul in a straight line, but what do you expect in the corners for a curb weight of 10,000 lb's? It actually does fairly well when you do consider the weight, it definately sticks to the road and has minimum roll. 500 mile range on 32 gallon tank and 4 wheel drive makes it pretty darn dynamic. Design 9/10, love the look of the exterior, get yourself some slightly oversized mud tires and you won't notice a difference in anything but it will look much better. Interior is satisfactory, much better than the Chevy or the Dodge, Chevy's don't redesign very often and the Dodge is plain compared to the well thought out Ford(IMHO).Comfort, You will love sitting up high, legs don't ache, back is well supported with plenty of lumbar range, best road trip vehicle I've owned. Overall, the reliability is a non-issue if you treat this truck like any other(don't go hog wild on the aftermarkets) which was my main concern before purchasing. Just use common sense, and this will be the best truck you have ever owned.
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Critical Review
Our company purchased six of these trucks during 2003-2007 thinking that they would be a great investment, having good gas mileage, low maintenance and in general would run to 300,000 miles. Boy were we wrong, they have been the worst trucks ever. Most of them started having serious engine issues at 100,000-120,000 miles. We spent on average $12,000 per truck in maintenance costs and never kept any of the trucks over 170,000 miles while most of them only lasted 140,000 miles and more recently our 2006 only has 70,000 miles on it and the turbo charger is going out. While the rest of the truck holds true to Ford’s reputation of building a good truck the Turbo Diesel Motors are the worst and Ford should have never used them in production. We now purchase GMS gas trucks and have been very happy with our purchases.
2005 F250 Super Duty Super Cab Reviews
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A good solid work truck if well maintained
Spark plug changes are a nightmare
I’m the third owner of this well maintained work horse. It is a bare bones F250 regular cab XL with the eight foot bed. It is the first year of the 3 valve designed 5.4 Triton motor (2005). She is no speed demon but she wasn’t designed for that. Previously the general maintenance was taken care of by a local garage, and I’m thankful the two previous elderly gentlemen that owned it ensured oil changes were done religiously. That is critical for any vehicle but especially these 5.4 motors. Also be sure to use a Ford Motorcraft oil filter and not an aftermarket one. A Ford mechanic told me this is one of the few vehicles that it does make a difference in the reliability of the motor. It doesn’t have 100,000 miles on it yet but, I’ve replaced the lifters as they were showing their age. I also did the rocker arms while I was in there. I probably should’ve done the cam phasers while I was in there too but didn’t want to spring the money for them as they weren’t knocking. Besides all the other fluids and routine maintenance, I tackled the spark plugs. The horror stories you hear about this are true. Only two plugs came out intact. All the rest separated, leaving the snout of the plug in the head. Luckily they make a tool (Lisle I believe it was) to extract the remaining part of the plug. It’s a pain but once you do the first, you realize the others will come out too with extra work. If your looking to purchase one of the three valve 5.4 Tritons be sure to ask if the spark plugs have been changed. Having done all the general maintenance and these other items, the truck runs great and has been very reliable. There is an intrinsic beauty of a bare bones work truck that just does what you ask it to do. My boys and I use this truck heavily as a truck and it hasn’t let us down. If you find a well maintained example and don’t expect it to be something it isn’t, this truck will serve you well.
Handles great like Ford trucks, hauls everything with ease, and the cabin space is comfortable.
The ride is not gentle!
I bought the F-250 a week ago to replace a f-150. The towing and hauling are exactly the upgrades I was needing.
It’s an awesome truck highly recommend it. The engine has already been bulletproof.
So far, we don’t have any cons to list
We’ve had the truck roughly about three weeks now and we love it. The inside has the leather seats. They’re beautiful lotta room in the truck lot of room in the backseat. We’re just really happy with the truck and it is a diesel and it’s very good on diesel, considering even with the big tires it has on and wheels.
Tan
13mpg
Nice truck , been well taken care of, immaculate inside. Newer tires (1200.00.)all the bell and whistle ,sunroof, heated seats,4x4, 2005 lariat, leather heated seats, trailer hitch,
Owner Had this truck since it was brand new no real major problems brakes new tires things like that just time does selling I’m getting too old don’t need it anymore
Upgrade seats next time
Great deal for the Money, fun to drive, reliable, easy to work on , many uses, gonna buy nother one
30gal fuel tank
You feel every crack in the road. But man up.
If maintenance is done at correct intervals, this truck never broke down on me and it won’t on you. Interior is great compared to gmc or dodge.
Vehicle require synthetic oil stick with it
there are no cons
Wouldn't have bought anything else. Smart. Decisions bar none.
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