• The 2005 Ford F-250 pickup truck features a major redesign intended to give the vehicle a more rugged and bulkier appearance, thanks mainly to a chassis overhaul. Reviewers noted the model's improved maneuvering ability, ride smoothness and overall handling. Its no-frills factory audio system is fairly simple and straightforward, as is the case with many pickup trucks, both domestic and imported.
  
  

Standard Radio Components

• The 2005 Ford F-250 pickup truck comes standard with a General Motors factory AM/FM radio. A fixed-mast antenna is capable of picking up a full range of AM and FM frequencies, and the system is compatible with aftermarket satellite radio equipment if you would like to greatly increase the range of stations you are capable of receiving.
  
  Stations can be pre-programmed in both AM and FM mode and accessed through controls that are mounted just below the radio's digital display. The system's memory tracks pre-programmed stations and makes automatic adjustments when you switch between AM and FM mode.
  
  

Audio Playback Components

• In addition to an AM/FM radio, the 2005 Ford F-250 comes standard with a compact disc player. Controls include both forward and reverse track scanning and seeking, as well as standard play, pause and stop functions.
  
  The CD player appears as a thin strip into which a disc can be inserted. This strip is mounted above the radio's digital display. CD controls flank this strip on both sides for easy accessibility.
  
  

Speaker Components

• The 2005 Ford F-250 pickup features two audio speakers, which are mounted in the left and right doors. Equalizer controls permit for the concentration of sound to be altered as desired between the left and/or right speaker.
  
  

Aftermarket Adaptability

• Like all vehicles, the 2005 Ford F-250 can be altered to accept additional aftermarket audio components, including a subwoofer, additional speakers and an enhanced dashboard-mounted radio with compact disc player controls.