Ford F-250 Generation 2 (2005–2010)

Ford F-250 Generation 2 (2005–2010) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford F-250 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2004 —
Generation 2 2005–2010 —
Generation 3 2011–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the F-250

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 5.4L Triton V8 1997–2010 26 models 226
Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel 2011–2026 12 models 219
Ford 7.3L V8 (Power Stroke & Godzilla) 1988–2026 47 models 198
Ford 5.8L (351) Windsor V8 1981–1997 24 models 177
Ford 6.2L Boss V8 2011–2022 9 models 135
Ford 6.8L V10 Triton 1999–2010 23 models 119
Ford 7.5L (460) V8 1983–1997 42 models 106
Ford 4.9L (300) I6 1981–2021 37 models 92
Ford 6.0L 8-cylinder 2003–2007 12 models 61
Ford 5.0L V8 (Windsor & Coyote) 1981–2021 35 models 60
Ford 4.6L Modular V8 1997–1999 17 models 46
Ford 6.4L 8-cylinder 2008–2010 6 models 34

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About this generation

For the 2004 model year, the F-150 was redesigned on an all-new platform, which has a fully boxed-in frame and introduced rear shocks to mount outside of the frame for decreased wheel hop and improved ride quality. This new body style kept the fully independent front suspension introduced in the last generation, but added vacuum-driven front wheel hubs for the four-wheel drive (4WD) versions. The previous generation had full-time connected front axles.

The improvement saves fuel and by default goes into a wheel-locked position. Should a failure occur in the vacuum solenoid, system, or hoses, the wheel hub defaults to a 4WD position to keep from leaving a driver stranded. Internally, a three-valve version of the 5.4L V8 was introduced and replaced the previous two-valve version. Externally, the 11th-generation model was different from its predecessor, with sharper-edged styling; a major change was the adoption of the stepped driver's window from the Super Duty trucks.

Regardless of cab type, all F-150s were given four doors, with the rear doors on the regular cab providing access to behind-the-seat storage. Ford also introduced additional variants of the F-150. The FX4 Off-Road package available since the 2002 model year became its own trim level. A sportier version of the F-150 became available as STX, replaced by FX2 Sport in 2007. From 2005 to 2008, Lincoln-Mercury dealers sold this version of the F-150 as the Lincoln Mark LT, replacing the Blackwood.

In late 2007 for the 2008 model year, the Super Duty trucks were given an all-new platform. While using the same bed and cabin as before, these are distinguished from their predecessors by an all-new interior and a much larger grille and headlamps. Previously available only as a chassis-cab model, the F-450 now was available as a pickup directly from Ford.

Source: Wikipedia — Ford F-Series — Eleventh generation (2004–2008), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2005 1 439 Suspension, Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 3 495 Suspension, Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 4 114 Suspension, Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 6 337 Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension
2009 1 77 Steering, Suspension, Wheels
2010 0 331 Steering, Suspension, Engine And Engine Cooling

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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