2005 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 1,121 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 50 involved a crash and 29 involved a fire. 57 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 7, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Interior lightingFeb 6, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Tires, tread/beltNov 21, 2005
CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.
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Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Mar 4, 2011
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IMPACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER YET THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,662. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED HER LEFT ARM WAS BRUISED AND THERE WAS SWELLING FROM THE IMPACT. THE TRUCK WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONSUMERS EXPENSE. UPDATED 08/22/11
Air bags, Mar 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR AN INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. UPDATED 03/31/11*LJ UPDATED 04/22/11
Air bags, Feb 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,100. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ UPDATED 05/05/11
Air bags, Feb 23, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Air bags, Dec 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 76,000. UPDATED 01/11/11*LJ
Air bags, Nov 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 82,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 3, 2010
I HAD JUST SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, AND LOOKING OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER BEGAN BACKING OUT OF A BUSINESS PARKING LOT, WHEN SUDDENLY THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I EXPERIENCED CUTS AND BRUISING TO MY LEFT FOREARM AND A REDNESS APPEARANCE OF MY LEFT SIDE NECK AND FACE.
Air bags, Sep 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS ARM AND CHEST FROM THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO SEEK ADVISEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE USED A POCKET KNIFE TO REMOVE THE REMAINDER OF THE AIR BAG FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 10/28/10. *J UPDATED 10/28/10
Air bags, Sep 20, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-150. WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK LAST WEEK AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE TO PULL AWAY FROM MY PARKING SPOT MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN AND THEY TOLD ME CHAFFED WIRES CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *TR
Air bags, Sep 7, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150 . WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE'S TIRES BOUNCED ON GRAVEL AND HIT A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED FACE AND WRIST INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 63482.
Air bags, Aug 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS STOMACH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87000.
Air bags, Aug 2, 2010
WHILE LEAVING TO GO TO WORK I GOT IN MY TRUCK (2005 F-150) AND STARTED IT. WAITED A FEW SECONDS TO WARM UP THE MOTOR, AND WENT TO PUT IN REVERSE (NEVER PUT INTO GEAR) AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MY RIGHT HAND INCLUDING THUMB AND 1ST FINGER WAS INJURED WITH LACERATIONS. I TOOK PICTURES AND WENT TO FORD DEALER WHILE STILL BLEEDING AND SHOCKED AND STUNNED OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED. DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY OUT OF POCKET 1,300 PLUS SOME DOLLARS OR TO CLAIM ON INSURANCE. INSURANCE WOULDN'T PAY FOR IT BECAUSE THERE NO COLLISIONS. *TR
Air bags, Jul 22, 2010
STOPPED FOR FUEL AFTER FUELING STARTED THE VEHICLE, PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR ROLLED ABOUT 10 FEET WHEN I BRAKED BEFORE ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISING TO BOTH WRIST AND MY CHEST. *TR
Air bags, Jul 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE AIR BAGS INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HIS LEFT HAND. THE DEALER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR INVESTIGATED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 98,000.
Air bags, Jul 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND HIS CLOTHES WERE STAINED FROM THE MATERIAL IN THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AND WAS CURRENTLY AT AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 65,000.
Air bags, May 20, 2010
2005 FORD F150 AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE. *TR
Air bags, May 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN REVERSE, THE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THE CONTACT WAIVED ALL RIGHTS FOR ANY FUTURE CLAIMS THEN THEY WOULD REPAIR THE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE UNWARRANTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,757 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, May 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WHEN THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED FIRST AND THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED TWENTY SECONDS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Air bags, Apr 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A MILD HEAD INJURY AND A SPRAINED WRIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE AIR BAG WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,533. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,535.
Air bags, Apr 9, 2010
I WENT OUT TO MY TRUCK THIS MORNING , STARTED IT, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF, BROKE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *TR
Air bags, Mar 3, 2010
THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED IN A BANK PARKING LOT. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND THE TRUCK WAS NOT HIT. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE FOR THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND MILES. THE DEALER THUS FAR HAS NOT FOUND A CAUSE FOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THEY HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND THE RESPONSE BACK TO THEM IS IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY AND I SHOULD CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Air bags, Mar 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAS CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,800. PCO CONTACTED OWNER: VEH WAS IN PARK. DEALER FOUND NO EXT DAMAGE. FIXED UNDER "GOODWILL" WARRANTY. 20100413.PCO
Air bags, Jan 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO TELL THE CONTACT WHAT CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. PCO CONTACTED CONSUMER: UNK IF ABL WAS ILLUMINATED AT TIME. DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR BURISES ON ARM. DEALER COULD NOT FIND DAMAGE/FAULT CODES. REPAIR NOT MADE TO DATE. 20100414.PCO
Air bags, Dec 18, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING IN HIS FACE. HE THEN TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE . THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE . NO REPAIRS WERE MADE, BECAUSE THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 68000.
Air bags, Dec 15, 2009
ENTERED THE TRUCK TO START THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE TRUCK INSPECTED BOTH VISUAL AND ON THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER WAS NEGATIVE FOR ANY SIGNS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THAT I CHANGE THE AIRBAG MODULE AND THE WIRING HARNESS AS THIS COULD BE THE REASON FOR THE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT. *TR