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
1,121 reports, newest first.
Power train, Engine, Jan 12, 2015
I OWN THE ABOVE MENTION VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO DISCLOSURE TO ME AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE OF A VERY SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THE SPARK PLUGS THAT COULD AND LIKELY WILL BREAK OFF IN THE ENGINE DURING REPLACEMENT AND THE EXTREME COST IN CHANGING THESE PLUGS AROUND 900 TO 1000 DOLLARS IF NO PLUGS BREAK OFF AND EVEN MORE IN THE PLUGS DO BREAK OFF OR HEADS HAVE TO REMOVED TO EXTRACT THE PLUGS EVEN WORSE PIECES OF PRSHELL COULD FALL INTO THE ENGINE CYLINDER AND CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE TO AROUND 8000 DOLLARS NOW THAT I AWARE OF THE EXTREME COST 3 OR 4 TIMES THE AMOUNT FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF CHANGING SPARK PLUGS IN THESE FORD VEHICLES FORD IS NO HELP AT ALL SAYING ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE I CANT HELP IT THE DESIGN FLAW WITH THESE LONG 2 PIECE PLUGS IS SO SERIOUS AND THE PRICE GOUGING OF THE CONSUMER FOR THE COST TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS IS SO EXPENSIVE AND SO BAD I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THE FEDERAL GOV SHOULD STEP INTO THE MATTER AND HELP THE CONSUMERS OUT AND NOT ALLOW FORD TO GET BY WITH THIS EXTREME BAD DESIGN FLAW AND THE OUTRAGEOUS COST THEY ARE CHARGING AND THE FED GOV SHOULD FORCE FORD TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AND MANDATE THAT FORD EAT THE COST OF CHANGING THESE SPARK PLUGS AND PUT IN THE NEWLY DEVELOPED PLUGS THAT ARE NOT PRONE TO BECOME SEIZED TO THE ENGINE AND FORD SHALL DO SO AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER SAFETY OR NOT IT IS JUST UNBELIEVABLE THEY CAN GET BY WITH SUCH A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH SUCH A HIGH EXPENSE TO THE CONSUMER FOR SOMETHING THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ROUTINE. *TR
Power train, Dec 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Steering, Dec 3, 2014
CORROSION OF THE U-JOINTS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT OF MY 2005 FORD F150 (4.6 L) IS CAUSING THE STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. STEERING WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER TURNING, EVEN AT MODERATE SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF IT HAS NO POWER STEERING. LUBRICATION OF THESE JOINTS WILL REMEDY THE PROBLEM FOR A PERIOD OF A WEEK OR SO, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER FORD MODELS WITHIN SIMILAR MANUFACTURE DATES. I LIVE IN A COLD WEATHER STATE WHERE THE PROBLEM IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES HAS BEEN NOTED TO BE MORE OF AN ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS DESIGN FLAW IN THE F150. THE COST FOR ME TO REPLACE THIS PART WILL RANGE FROM $300 TO $600. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE MADE WITHIN THE SAME ORIGINAL OEM DESIGN. THE PARTS NEED TO BE CORRECTED SO THAT REPLACEMENTS WILL NOT FALTER AS WELL. IT IS VERY SCARY TO THINK THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELY ON MY STEERING DURING DIFFICULT WEATHER SITUATIONS. *JS
Engine, Nov 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE ENGINE FAILURE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Seat belts, Nov 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 18, 2014
OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK GO INTO FAIL SAFE MODE. MY TRUCK WILL FLASH FAIL SAFE AND I WILL LOSE ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE. I'M ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RE START MY VEHICLE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 18, 2014
AFTER THE RECALL TO PREVENT A SHORT BETWEEN HORN AND AIR BAG WAS COMPLETED IN 2011 A SHORT TIME THEREAFTER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THE HORN CAME ON BY ITSELF IN THE LOCKED VEHICLE WITH NO ONE IN IT. AFTER TRYING EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF LIKE STARTING THE ENGINE AND PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON NUMEROUS TIMES. I WAS ABOUT READY TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHEN IN ANGER I HIT THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD WITH MY HAND AND THE HORN STOPPED BLOWING. FROM THAT DAY ON THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS. AND THE HORN BLOWS HALF AS LOUD AS IT ORIGINALLY DID WHEN ACTIVATED. FORD SAYS ITS MY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS ALREADY COMPLETED. ONLY PROBLEM HERE IS THAT THEIR WAS NO PROBLEM AT ALL UNTIL AFTER THE RECALL WORK. *TR
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Structure, Engine, Nov 4, 2014, crash
FRONT END COLLISION INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER TRUCK. WHOLE FRONT END DAMAGED THROUGH RADIATOR, HOOD, HEADLIGHTS, BUMPERS ETC. AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED AND UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS, I AM NOW GETTING A CODE 42 THAT THE SENSOR IS BAD AND AFTER RESEARCH FIND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT FOR THE OPPOSITE REASON BUT ALSO NOW UNDERSTAND THERE ARE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE CONNECTION OF THE SENSOR ALSO. HOPE THIS HELPS. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO, WILL FORD FIX THIS WHOLE PROBLEM AND REPLACE WITH A NEW SENSOR AND THE WIRE CHAFFING PROBLEM? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! *TR
Air bags, Nov 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Vehicle speed control, Oct 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT EXTREME FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFE MODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Air bags, Oct 25, 2014
THE "AIRBAG" INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THEN TURNED OFF. NOW, A MINUTE OR SO AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AN ALARM SOUNDS, 5 LOW SOUNDING BEEPS IN 5 ROUNDS, WILL DO IT ABOUT EVERY 30 MINUTES, SAME ALARM CYCLE. ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUAL THIS IS AN INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. I THOUGHT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THIS FIXED. CURRENTLY WITH MY SCHEDULE AND FINANCIAL SITUATION I HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF SERVICING THIS ISSUE HOWEVER, I HEARD ON THE NEWS EARLIER THIS WEEK ABOUT SEVERAL RECALLS AND MY VEHICLE FITS INTO THIS. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD. I'M NOT SURE IF MY VEHICLE IS ACTUALLY PART OF THIS, THIS IS WHY MY INQUIRY TO YOU. PLEASE ADVISE *TR
Engine, Oct 12, 2014
I HAVE OWNED MY FORD TRUCK FOR ALMOST 8 YEARS AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED NOTHING BUT BAD LUCK WITH THIS ENGINE AND ME AND OTHER FORD OWNERS AGREE THAT THIS ENGINE IS 1 OF THE WORST ENGINES THAT FORD HAS PRODUCED AND THEY KNOW IT. AND ARE RELUCTANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AND ITS COSTING ME THOUSANDS TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND CAMPHASERS. MY TRUCK NOW WILL STALL WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. IT ALSO HAS A LOUD TICKING NOISE TO IT. I KNOW ITS THE CAMPHASERS AGAIN WHICH I ALREADY REPLACE ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO.THIS TRUCK IS COSTING ME MORE THAN ITS WORTH. I ONLY HAVE 85000 MILES ON IT. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. ME AND OTHER FORD OWNERS OF THIS MODEL CANT KEEP SLAMMING MONEY INTO SOMETHING THAT IS A COMPLETE FAILURE FROM THE START. THIS TRUCK IS DANGEROUS AND THE PROBLEM NEEDS SOLVED. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER BEING SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Suspension, Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND STABILIZER BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Oct 9, 2014
2005 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SPARK PLUGS AND COILS PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED, UPON ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED WHEN A SPARK PLUS MISFIRED. *JB
Service brakes, Oct 1, 2014
WHILE STOPPING FOR A PEDESTRIAN, AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH,THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE RUBBER BRAKE LINE SEPARATED FROM THE STEEL BRAKE LINE,RESULTING IN THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL BRAKE FLUID AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR.THE CAUSE OF THIS SEPARATION ,WAS CORROSION OF THE FACTORY STEEL CLAMP ,CLAMPING THE RUBBER HOSE TO THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. UPON EXAMINATION,IT WAS FOUND THAT TWO OTHER CLAMPS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION.I WAS ABLE TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ONE CLAMP ,BY RUBBING IT BETWEEN MY FINGER AND THUMB.THESE STEEL COMPONENTS ARE UNSAFE FOR USE IN STATES THAT USE SALT OR BRINE ON THEIR ROADS.THIS WAS MADE WORSE BY THE FACT THAT THE RESERVOIR USED,IS NOT SPLIT INTO TWO SECTIONS, ALLOWING LOSS OF ALL BRAKE FLUID FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Sep 25, 2014
FORD DESIGNED THE FACTORY SPARK PLUGS AS A TWO PIECE DESIGN. ONCE THE TRUCK REQUIRES A TUNE UP THE CURRENT SPARK PLUGS BREAK IN HALF AS THEY ARE REMOVED CAUSING AN ADDITION COST FOR EXTRA LABOR AND SPECIAL TOOLS DESIGNED TO REMOVE THESE PLUGS. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE FORD DEALER WHO THEN BROKE 6 OUT OF 8 PLUGS UPON REMOVAL AT AN EXTRA COST OF 80 DOLLARS A PIECE. THE TUNE UP WHICH ONLY INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OFF THE OLD AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEWLY DESIGNED ONE PIECE SPARK PLUGS ENDED UP COSTING ME 1000 DOLLARS. THESE SPARK PLUGS ALSO BREAK INSIDE THE ENGINE CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TR
Engine, Sep 23, 2014
TRUCK SHAKES VIGOROUSLY AT SPEEDS OVER 55MPH, CANNOT EXCEL IN FAST ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH CHILDREN IN VEHICLE! ENGINE CUTS OUT AND JERKS THE WHOLE VEHICLE. MISFIRING. CONTINUOUSLY HAVING TO GET TOWING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START ALL TOGETHER! THIS COULD LEAD TO INJURY, DEATH, ACCIDENTS NOT ONLY FOR THE DRIVER/PASSENGERS BUT OTHERS ON THE ROADS AS WELL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO ATTENTION IN THE FORD F-150 5.4L ENGINE MORE THAN SEVERAL HUNDRED TIMES AND NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN. YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ALL OVER OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES, THE FORD DEALERSHIP I TOOK IT TO TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE OR TO SPEND THOUSANDS TO FIX IT AND THEY SEE PEOPLE BACK IN THERE WITHIN THE MONTH OF SPENDING GRANDS TO FIX IT. SOMETHING NEEDS DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE PEOPLE END UP DYING IN THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Engine, Sep 20, 2014
THE 5.4 LITER ENGINES HAVE A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT'S COSTING OWNERS A LOT OF MONEY JUST TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS. THE PLUGS ARE TWISTING OFF OR BREAKING BECAUSE THE BLOCK DESIGN ALLOWS THE PLUG TO EXTEND INTO A HOLE THAT ALLOWS CARBON BUILDUP AROUND THE TIP OF THE PLUG. WHEN YOU TRY TO REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG THE BOTTOM OF THE PLUG IS SEALED TIGHT TO THE HEAD THEREFORE ALLOWING THE TOP OF THE PLUG TO TWIST AND NOT THE BOTTOM. THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF TRUCK OWNERS AND SOME DEALERS WON'T EVEN ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE PLUGS. IF ONE BREAKS, IT COULD COST UP TO $2000 FOR THE REPAIRS. I HAVE 4 OF THEM BROKE OFF. I HAVE ORDERED THE EXTRACTOR KIT BUT THE BACK TWO CYLINDERS ARE GOING TO BE HARD TO REPAIR. I LIKE MY FORD TRUCK BUT SINCE THE EARLIER MODEL FORDS WERE BLOWING PLUGS OUT OF THE BLOCKS AND NOW WE CAN'T GET THEM OUT WITHOUT AN EXTRACTOR, TO ME THIS IS NOT GOOD ENGINEERING. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT FORD IS DOING ABOUT THIS EXTREME COST TO ITS CUSTOMERS. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Sep 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Engine, Sep 6, 2014
WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2005. CHANGE OIL AS REQUIRED AND DID REGULAR SERVICES. ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND RUNNING ROUGH. TOOK TO DEALER WHO STATED CAM PHASERS WENT OUT WHICH IN TURN BLEW THE ENGINE. DEALER STATES NEW ENGINE IS REQUIRED ON A 9-YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH LESS THEN 140,000. DEALER STATES CAM PHASERS ARE VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS ENGINE (5.4L TRINITRON) . CALLS TO NUMEROUS OTHER LOCAL FORD DEALERS REVEAL NUMEROUS ENGINE REPAIRS DUE TO CAM PHASERS IN THE ENGINE INTERNET RESEARCH FIND NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE CAM PHASERS IN THIS ENGINE CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. DEALER QUOTE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE ON A 9-YEAR OLD VEHICLE WAS $7150.00. *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 5, 2014
THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMELL LIKE RAW FUEL, PARTICULARLY AT STOP SIGNS OR INTERSECTIONS. THE SMELL APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE INTAKE COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE TO EXPOSE THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE FUEL RAIL HAD BEGUN LEAKING RAW FUEL INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY. THE FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A SPECK OF CORROSION ABOUT 2-3MM IN DIAMETER ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE RAIL. THE CORROSION EVIDENTLY PENETRATED THE ENTIRE RAIL AND BECAME A PINHOLE LEAK. RAW FUEL WAS SEEN LEAKING UP AND OUT OF THE PINHOLE. THIS HAPPENED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL RAIL, WHICH IS POSITIONED INCHES AWAY FROM THE HIGH VOLTAGE COIL PACK, AND ABOVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AS WELL. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT, NO EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM, NO ASSISTANCE WHATSOEVER. ORDERED A NEW FUEL RAIL THROUGH LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR $500 DOLLARS (4 TIMES WHAT A TYPICAL FUEL RAIL COSTS); PART HAS NOT BEEN SHIPPED, DEALER UNSURE IF FORD HAS ANY IN STOCK OR IS EVEN MAKING THE PART. TRUCK HAS BEEN INOPERABLE FOR OVER A WEEK WITH NO WAY TO FIX IT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 12, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO THREE OTHER VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Engine, Aug 12, 2014
THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW LOOSE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS JUST STARTED AND IDLING. IT GOT FIXED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN THE NEXT WEEK. IT WOULDN'T BE A HUGE CONCERN BUT THERE ARE MULTIPLE THINGS THAT COULD HAPPEN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND OR A FATALITY. *TR
Power train, Engine, Aug 7, 2014
TRUCK WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE ON START UP. VERY DIFFICULT TO GET HOME IN TRAFFIC. "FIX" WAS NEW THROTTLE BODY FROM FLECTHER FORD. $582.38. SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD. *TR