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: power train
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Power train, Jan 7, 2010
FRONT WHEELS DO NOT ENGAGE INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE. INDICATOR LAMPS DISPLAY THAT SYSTEM IS ENGAGED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY CAUSING A FALSE SINCE OF SECURITY WHEN TRAVELING ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. MECHANIC REPLACED PART # 7LIZ-3C247-A (ACTUATOR). A COUPLE OF MECHANICS SAID IT WAS A POOR DESIGN AND THIS VACUUM SYSTEM WAS PRONE TO WATER AND DIRT AND WOULD EVENTUALLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *TR
Power train, Dec 30, 2009
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY. FRONT BEARING WENT OUT ,ROOT CAUSE OF FAILURE ACCORDING TO AAMCO MECHANIC. TRUCK ONLY HAS 49,000 MILES. TRUCK HAS ALWAYS HAD A VIBRATION . LANCE CUNNINGHAM FORD ALWAYS POINTED TO TIRES, DRIVE SHAFT. I BELIEVE THAT THE TRUE PROBLEM HAS NOW CAME TO LIGHT. UNFORTUNATELY THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY WAS FOR 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. *TR
Power train, Sep 30, 2009
2005 F-150 DRIVESHAFT GOES BAD PREMATURELY. THE MIDDLE JOINT IN A 2 PIECE DRIVE SHAFT IS CHEAPLY MADE AND UNSERVICEABLE. IT CAUSES DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION AND COULD FAIL CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGERS OR OTHER DRIVERS THOUGH A ACCIDENT. THE PART FAILURE IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THIS VEHICLE AND MANY HAVE BEEN ALREADY REPLACED. MY 2005 F-150 HAS 72000 MILES ON IT. THE DRIVESHAFT IS BAD AND MUST BE REPLACED. MANY OTHER TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. I PAID A DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM AWHILE TO FIGURE IT OUT. UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE REPAIR. I COULD NOT SEE SPENDING 900 DOLLARS FOR THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. I AM STILL LOOKING FOR A REASONABLE AND QUALITY REPLACEMENT. DRIVE SHAFTS HISTORICALLY LAST A LOT LONGER THAN THE ONES FORD IS PUTTING OUT . THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE DEFECT. PEOPLE ARE SPENDING MONEY TRYING TO FIX A VIBRATION AND OVERLOOKING THE DRIVESHAFT BECAUSE IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE DRIVESHAFT IS BAD. SO IT IS OVERLOOKED FOR SOME BY THE TIME THEY FIGURE IT OUT IT COULD BE TOO LATE FOR THE PASSENGER OR A INNOCENT MOTORIST SHARING THE ROAD WITH THEM. DO THE RIGHT THING MAKE FORD PAY FOR OR REPLACE THESE DRIVESHAFTS. TIME IS TICKING AWAY AND THE MILES ARE CLICKING OFF ON ALL THOSE TRUCKS WITH THESE DRIVE SHAFTS. *TR
Parking brake, Power train, Aug 28, 2009
DRIVING ON ROAD IN SCHOOL ZONE (25 MILES PER HOUR) CHILDREN PLAYING ON SIDEWALK. CHILDREN WERE JUMPING ON OFF SIDEWALK INTO STREET. APPLIED MY BRAKES. HEARD CLUNK IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK THEN - NO BRAKE. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. FAILURE OCCURRED AS AXLE BROKE, APPARENTLY LOOSE FOR LONG TIME - NOT ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED FROM DEALER. C CLAMP HOLDING AXLE IN PLACE IS DISSOLVED INTO SMALL PIECES CAUSING AXEL TO COME OUT. CALIPER IS TOAST (ONLY THING HOLDING AXLE INTO PLACE) ROTOR, BRAKE PAD, ALL REAR AXLE COMPONENTS - COMPLETELY FAILED, CAUSED OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS TO TRUCK. EXTENDED WARRANTY WON'T COVER STATING WHEN THE TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE CURB - THEY CONSIDER THAT AS IMPACT - FORD WANTS NO PART IN FIXING - SAID NO REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH C-CLAMP (NO RECALLS) OR AXEL BREAKING OR SLIPPING AWAY. A TRUE NIGHTMARE! - YOU PAY FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY - BUT THEY DON'T PAY FOR THE REPAIR, YOU BUY A TRUCK FROM A DEALER, YET THEY DON'T CHECK SAFETY - ONLY TIRES, WIPERS AND SMALL STUFF. CONSUMER IS FORCED TO BEAR ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THEIR OWN. REALLY FRUSTRATED. *TR
Power train, Jun 25, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE NOISE WAS HEARD INTERMITTENLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE LATER LOCKED INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT THE SOLENOID AND THE SWITCH FOR THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT PAID $185 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS UNSURE IF THE REPAIR WOULD CORRECT THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH WAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER DAMAGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 37,217. UPDATED 08/11/09.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Mar 21, 2009
WHILE DRIVING, THE VACUUM SOLENOID FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRIES TO ENGAGE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE - EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- RESULTING IN A HORRIBLE SOUND. THE SOUND WAS "LIKE I HAD RUN OVER A SHOPPING CART OR HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD AND WAS DRAGGING IT UNDER THE TRUCK". THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN TWO DAYS IN LESS THAN 30 MILES OF TOTAL DRIVING. THE NOISE IS SO LOUD AND ALARMING THAT IT MADE ME IMMEDIATELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD HIT SOMETHING/SOMEONE. AT FIRST I WONDERED IF MY MUFFLER OR DRIVE SHAFT OR SOME OTHER PART HAD FALLEN OFF OF THE TRUCK. THIS "FALSE ENGAGEMENT" OF THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN ALL KIDS OF DRIVING CONDITIONS (SLOW, FAST, BREAKING OR ACCELERATING). A NEW, REDESIGNED (NOW HAS A COVER ON IT TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT- WHICH WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE) VACUUM SOLENOID WAS INSTALLED ON TRUCK - A $27.00 PART. DEALERSHIP KEPT OLD PART. TECH. AT DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS PART WILL GO BAD AT SOME POINT AND NEED REPLACING ON ALL THE TRUCKS WITH THE PART. HE SAID "NOT IF BUT WHEN". FORD KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM - HENCE THE REDESIGNED PART. FORD HAS NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THIS PART AND IT'S IMPENDING FAILURE. *TR
Power train, Mar 15, 2009
TRUCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM 4HI AND EVEN THOUGH IT IS TURNED OFF IT WILL MAKE A TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND, WHICH I THINK HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TRANSFER CASE. THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON WHEN FOR 4HI, SO I AM ALSO THINKING THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE RELAY SWITCH.. ALSO OUR TRUCK VIBRATES, BUT HAS ONLY DONE IT TWICE, HOWEVER THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 68 THOUSANDS KILOMETERS ON IT, IT IS LIKE A BRAND NEW TRUCK. WE HAVE HAD IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. ARE THEY ACTUALLY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE IN ONE OF THESE TRUCKS. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE? *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Jan 19, 2009
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK WITH 48,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAD A BAD SHAKE IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO A BAD BRAKE SHIMMY. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT. COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. TOLD NORMAL! I WORKED IN THE SERVICE DEPT OF A FORD DEALERSHIP I KNOW NORMAL. 53,000 OR SO MILES BAD CLUNKING FROM TRANSFER AREA WOULDN'T GO INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE 1/2 THE TIME TOOK TO FORD, TOLD NOTHING WRONG AGAIN. 72,000 MILES TRANSMISSION GOES OUT. TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE, OUT BY 2000 MILES. I WAS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP THEY COULD DO A SUPPLEMENT ON THE WARRANTY. I ASKED FOR 1/2 OF COST TOLD NO. EVEN AFTER DOCUMENTATION OF ALL THE SERVICES AND COMPLAINTS TOLD TO BAD SO SAD. THIS TRUCK HAS HAD TRANSMISSION TROUBLES, 4 WHEEL DRIVE TROUBLE, THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FELL APART IN THE DOOR AND A BAD BRAKE SHIMMY EVEN AFTER I HAD A 4 WHEEL BRAKE JOB DONE, ITS STILL THERE. NO HELP FROM FORD AT ALL! *TR
Power train, Jan 14, 2009
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ 60MPH, MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE ACTIVATED WITHOUT MY TOUCHING THE DASH CONTROL. THE FRONT AXLE MADE TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISES AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DRAMATICALLY. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A VACUUM LINE AND FORD REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Dec 10, 2008
5.4L, SUPERCREW-- ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY FORD AT 38,000 MILES (AFTER COMPLAINT TO FORD CUST SVC) DUE TO INJECTOR FAILURE AND CYLINDER HYDRA-LOCK. NOW AT 46,000 MILES, COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ONLY USED FOR DAILY DRIVER, NO TOWING, NEVER OFF-ROAD. TRANSMISSION FAILED ON INITIAL START ON 60 DEGREE MORNING, NO PRE-FAILURE INDICATORS. PAID $2800 FOR TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I HAVE NOTICED A FAIRLY LARGE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS REPORTED ON SUB-STANDARD FACTORY TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE PARTS ON FORD TRUCKS. *TR
Power train, May 5, 2008
HAVING INTERMITTENT EXTREMELY VIOLENT SHAKING ISSUES WITH OUR '05 FORD F-150. IT ONLY HAPPENS NOW AND THEN, BUT WHEN IT DOES, YOU CANNOT EVEN STEER TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD. IT HAS NO RELATION TO SPEED OR BRAKING. WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED ONE OF THE ARMS, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I NOTICED THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH ALL YEARS AND NUMEROUS MAKES OF THE FORD TRUCK POSTED ONLINE UNDER "VIOLENT SHAKING". IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT FORD IS NOT LOOKING INTO, AND IT WILL CAUSE A DEATH, OR MANY IF IT IS NOT ADDRESSED. *TR
Power train, Apr 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HE BELIEVED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Power train, Feb 20, 2008
FORD F-150 SUPER CREW WITH 57,000 MILES WILL NOT ENGAGE IN OVERDRIVE. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. AFTER PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND TESTING IT IN REVERSE AND DRIVE, I WAS ABLE TO RESUME BUT AS SOON AS THE TRANSMISSION REACHED OVERDRIVE IT DISENGAGED COMPLETELY. DEALER CLAIMS A PIN WAS BROKEN THAT LOCKS THE TRANSMISSION IN OVERDRIVE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Jan 28, 2008
BRAKE PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES NOW I HAVE HAD TO HAVE CALIPERS, ROTORS, ETC REPLACED. NOW MY REAR END SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING GOING AROUND CORNERS. *TR
Power train, Jan 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED IRREGULARITIES WHILE SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AT 23,400 MILES AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ROCKS WERE REMOVED FROM THE EXHAUST SHIELD. THE TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT SOMETHING BECAME LOOSE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8.
Power train, May 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DISENGAGED WHEN HE CAME TO A STOP, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK HARD. THERE WAS ALSO AN INCREASE IN THE RPM, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT INDICTOR TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSIONS SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Power train, Apr 21, 2007
UPON ACCELERATION OUR F150 EXCAB MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM 4HI, HAD TO STOP AND START A FEW TIMES TO GET IT TO DISENGAGE. TALKED TO FORD DEALER HERE AND HE SAID IF THE GRINDING NOISE HAPPENS AGAIN BRING IT IN WHILE IT IS HAPPENING SO A MECHANIC CAN GO FOR A RIDE. THE PROBLEM IS IT IS VERY SPORADIC AND PROBABLY WON'T HAPPEN WHEN THERE IS A MECHANIC IN THE TRUCK. *TR
Power train, Apr 5, 2007
CLUNKING/OR JEARKING WHEN SLOWING OR ACCELERATION.*AK
Power train, Mar 26, 2007
BRAKES, REAR, LEAKAGE OF LUBRICANT FROM REAL AXLE THROUGH SEALS TO CONTAMINATE REAR BRAKE ROTORS, CALIPERS, ETC.. THIS WAS FOUND BY TECHNICIAN AT A FORD DEALERSHIP WHILE TRUCK WAS IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE ENTIRE REAR END WAS REPLACED. IT WAS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE BRAKES WOULD BE INOPERATIVE. THEY COULD NOT TELL IF BRAKE FLUID MAY HAVE CAUSED THE LEAK OR A FAILURE IN THE SEALS. I HAVE ALL BILLING PAPERWORK.*AK
Power train, Mar 1, 2007
2005 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4, TRANSMISSION AT 48000 MILES BEGAN TO MIS-SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE TRANSMISSION MISSED ALL SHIFT POINTS AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY AT DEALERSHIP. NO CAUSE TO FAILURE WAS FOUND. *JB
Power train, Nov 19, 2006
VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WITH TRANSMISSION PLACED IN PARK AND KEY REMOVED. INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES AND DEALER ATTEMPTED REPAIR 4 TIMES, LAST REPAIR IS 17 NOV 2005. UNKNOWN IF IT WILL WORK. *NM
Power train, May 20, 2006
VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER ONLY 18 MONTHS, 38,925 MILES. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY TRANSMISSION FAILED. NO LACK OF FLUID, VEHICLE IS NOT USED TO TOW. COULD ONLY STATE THAT EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP IN TRANSMISSION AND RESULTED IN FAILURE. VEHICLE AND BEEN DRIVEN HOME PRIOR EVENING WITH NO ISSUES, NEXT MORNING FAILED AT START UP. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE, REPLACED WITH A REBUILT UNIT AT A COST OF $2,800. *JB
Suspension, Power train, May 19, 2006
PLEASE HELP A CONSUMER! I QUESTION THE SAFETY AND LONG TERM VALUE OF THE NEW FORD F150 TRUCKS MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM WRITING YOU AS A LAST DITCH EFFORT TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT A PRODUCTION ISSUE WITH THE FORD F150 TRUCKS THAT VIBRATE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO I PURCHASED A NEW F150 AND FROM THAT POINT I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION AND TRANSMISSION ISSUE. FORD HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT IT AND IN THE PROCESS I FOUND THAT THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM FORGED SOME INVOICE DOCUMENTS. I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND THIS PROBLEM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WHEN I STARTED TO LOOK INTO IT. YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF IF YOU SEARCH GOOGLE FOR TOPICS LIKE "2005 F150 VIBRATION". IF YOU WOULD LIKE, I COULD SEND YOU A LIST OF WEBSITES TO HELP. IN ALL FAIRNESS TO FORD THEY DESERVE A CHANCE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS AND I AM IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH A LAWYER TO GET MY MONEY BACK. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF MY NIGHTMARE TO THIS EMAIL AND JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I HAVE FOLLOWED EVERY PROTOCOL SET BY FORD. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT FORD JUST LIKES TO HAVE PROBLEMS DELAYED AND EXPECT PEOPLE TO RUN OUT OF MONEY WHEN TRYING TO RECOVER THEIR ORIGINAL PURCHASE. YOU WILL ALSO FIND EMAILS ATTACHED FROM PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS STORY IS NOT A WASTE OF YOUR TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEARCH THE INTERNET, YOU WILL FIND ALL THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION YOU NEED. CAN YOU PLEASE FIND THE TIME TO HELP GET THE WORD OUT AND MAKE THINGS RIGHT? I JUST WANT MY MONEY BACK AND DO NOT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO FALL INTO THIS TRAP. HELP FROM THE PRESS WOULD NOT ALLOW FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO STONEWALL PEOPLE. LETS GIVE FORD A CHANCE TO HELP THE CONSUMER. CALL ANYTIME [XXX] - I AM WILLING TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPORTING INFO INCLUDING SERVICE RECORDS, RESEARCH, AND CONTACTS FROM ACROSS THE USA. THANKS [XXX]. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, May 15, 2006
BAD VIBRATION FROM REAR OF TRUCK 55-60 MPH INTERMITTENT. FORD STATE IT IS AFTERMARKET TIRES. HAD TRUCK IN 2 TIMES WITH FACTORY TIRES AND 3 TIMES WITH NEW TIRES FOR SAME VIBRATION. PINION ANGLE CHANGED TWICE ON TRUCK CAUSING MORE VIBRATIONS THAT FORD WON'T FIX. NOW TRUCK IS LEAKING ENGINE OIL FROM REAR MAIN. I AM AFRAID TO TAKE TRUCK ON LONG TRIPS FOR FEAR OF DRIVELINE FAILURE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON WEB OF SAME PROBLEM. WHY IS FORD NOT MADE TO FIX THIS ISSUE?TRUCK HAS 6,200 MILES ON IT AND ALMOST A YEAR OLD. THIS COULD BE A BIG SAFETY CONCERN IF DRIVELINE FAILURE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE BEEN AN AUTO MECHANIC FOR 18 YEARS AT DEALERSHIPS AND I KNOW A TIRE VIBRATION FROM A DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *JB
Power train, Apr 20, 2006
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THE CONSUMER'S 2005 FORD F150 FAILED. *NM