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.
Campaign 11V107000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 08V208000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E089000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E080000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E075000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E066000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E056000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06V033000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05T022000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,121 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,950.
Engine, Feb 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A TICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL SOUND, SIMILAR TO BREWING COFFEE. THE CONTACT PERFORMED ONLINE RESEARCH AND DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE CAM PHASERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Engine, Feb 14, 2013
2005FORD F-150 4.6 TRITON V8 SPARK PLUG EJECTED BLOWING OUT COIL WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTING IN A STRIPPED HEAD AND NEEDING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. WITH RESEARCH ON THE WEB SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL ENGINE WITH MANY COMPLAINTS THAT FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. *TR
Engine, Feb 7, 2013
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD. CALLED FORD NO RECALL. CAN SEE WHY SO MANY SUV, TRUCKS,ECT. HAVE THIS PROBLEM. FORD SHOULD HAVE PAID. WENT TRUCK SHOPPING GOT A NEW DODGE. *TR
Structure, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 24, 2013
THE COIL PACKS AND PLUGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED ON DIFFERENT TIMES AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. FORD HAS TO FIND A BETTER SOLUTION TO FIX THESE ONGOING ISSUES SO THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE TO KEEP PAYING ALL THIS MONEY FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ENGINE LOST POWER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND SHAKES WHEN IDLING. PAINT ON FRONT OF VEHICLE STARTED PEELING OFF. ALL SERVICE WORK HAS BEEN CONDUCTED A T A FORD DEALERSHIP SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED EXCEPT FOR TODAY WITH (2) MORE COIL PACKS HAD TO BE INSTALLED AT A LOCAL GARAGE. THIS IS APPARENTLY A BIG PROBLEM AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT OR FORD WILL FIND GOOD CUSTOMERS GOING TO OTHER VEHICLE BRANDS. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 4, 2013
WOULD NOT START BROKE DOWN HAD TO TOW RUSTED FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TR
Air bags, Jan 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FIRST DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT WRIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO AUTHORIZE ANY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 219,671.
Power train, Jan 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, IT BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT JUMPED BACK IN THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Engine, Dec 28, 2012
BOUGHT THIS FORD F150 USED WITH 95,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD THE PLUGS AND FUEL FILTER NEEDED REPLACED BY THE 100,000 RANGE. MY LOCAL GARAGE SPENT HOURS REPLACING ONE PLUG AND WHEN THEY CHECKED WITH THE LOCAL FORD DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY WERE TOLD IT WAS A LONG ON GOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID, THEY COULD REMOVE THE PLUGS BUT IT WOULD BE $500.00 DOLLARS TO START AND IF THE PLUGS BROKE OFF IN THE HEADS THE COST COULD BE AS MUCH AS $3,000.00 IF THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE HEADS. RESEARCH SHOWS ME THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR EVER AND FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR OR RECALL THE F150 5.4 3V SPARK PLUG PROBLEM. BUILD UP AROUND THE BASE OF THE PLUGS FROM POOR HEAD DESIGN IS COSTING US CONSUMERS THOUSANDS. PEOPLE ARE GETTING HURT JUST TRYING TO REMOVE THESE PLUGS. I FEEL FORD SHOULD RECALL THE F150 WITH THIS ENGINE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ENGINE HEADS WITH A PLUG THAT CAN BE REPLACED AT A FAIR PRICE NOT THIS STUPID THOUSANDS PEOPLE ARE SPENDING. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Dec 17, 2012
WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. APPARENTLY THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE, AN ISSUE WHICH IS DOCUMENTED ON NUMEROUS INTERNET SITES. THE WINDOW DROPPING INTO THE DOOR CREATED A VERY DISTRACTING DRIVING SITUATION, NOT TO MENTION VISUAL SAFETY HAZARDS AS IN TODAY DURING RAINY, FOGGY, HUMID CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REMAINING GLASS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Tires, Dec 17, 2012
MICHELIN LTX AT2 TIRES. EXCESSIVE CRACKING. TIRES WITH 30,000 MILES ON THEM AND WELL OVER ONE-HALF TREAD REMAINING HAVE DEVELOPED WIDESPREAD SIDEWALL CRACKS. CRACKS ARE MORE THAN COSMETIC, YOU CAN ACTUALLY FEEL RAISED BUMPS IF YOU RUN YOUR HAND OVER THEM. THE CRACKS SEEM SEVERE ENOUGH THAT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT TIRE FAILURES, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, AND EVIDENCE THAT MICHELIN HAS BEEN QUIETLY OFFERING DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENTS TO THOSE WHO COMPLAIN DIRECTLY TO THEM. I RECENTLY FILED A COMPLAINT ON THEIR WEBSITE BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ENOUGH THAT A MORE FORMAL PROGRAM ON MICHELIN'S PART SEEMS WARRANTED. *TR
Tires, Dec 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC BSW TIRES, SIZE: LT245 75 R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED ON THE SIDEWALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHANGED AND WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARD TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05T022000 (TIRES: TREAD/BELT), BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE SIZE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,125....UPDATED 02-13-13 *BF UPDATED 02-19-2013 *JS
Air bags, Dec 6, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSORS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Seat belts, Dec 5, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG AND WRIST. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 4, 2012
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY FORD 2005 F150 KING RANCH SUPERCREW 4X4 ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60MPH. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS, I FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ENGINE DIED AND NO POWER STEERING. IF I HAD NOT BEEN IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND ABLE TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD, THEN AN REAR ENGINE COLLISION WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY OCCURRED IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN OUTER LANE OF A MULTIPLE LANE HIGHWAY. AFTER THE THIRD OCCASION THIS PAST WEEK, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN ROCKWALL, TEXAS WHERE IT COST ME $700.00 TO HAVE THROTTLE BODY/MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. MY OBD READINGS AT HOME WERE P2104 AND P2112. IF NOT ALREADY, THIS ISSUE IS A FATALLY WAITING TO HAPPEN. LOTS OF CHATTER ON INTERNET OF SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AS THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 106,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 15, 2012
MY FUEL CONTROL MODULE SHORTED OUT WHICH CAUSED MY PCM TO BE ERASED. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AFTER RESEARCHING IT, BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK AND LOST ALL POWER. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO HAVING NO POWER STEERING AND LESS BRAKE CONTROL. IF THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THE CONTROL MODULE WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED. $1000 LATER I HOPE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPILL FUEL INTO THE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE JOINT ON THE TANK HAD BECOME DELAMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,300. UPDATED 01/09/13*LJ UPDATED 1/11/2013 *JS
Engine, Nov 2, 2012
THERE IS A OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE MANIFOLDS ON THIS TRUCK. MY TRUCK IS AN FX4 AND RARELY SEEN ANY OFF ROADING. MY MANIFOLDS ARE CRACKED AND THE TRUCK HAS BEEN BABIED THIS RESULTS IN A VERY ANNOYING NOISE. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAD BE REPLACED AT 30,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY, THE NEW ONE IS STILL SLIPPING. *TR
Tires, Sep 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX/MS 2 TIRES, SIZE: P275/65/R18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDE WALL WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TIRE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE TIRE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A MICHELIN DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE BLOWOUT WAS CAUSED BY A SCREW. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,863. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,581. ..UPDATED 11/14/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED A SECOND TIRE HAD TO REPLACED BECAUSE THE TREAD DEPTH CANNOT BE MORE THAN 4/32 ON SAME AXLE ON A 4 WHEEL DRIVE. UPDATED 11/19/2012 *JS
Exterior lighting, Sep 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE LOW BEAMS ACTIVATED WHEN THEY FAILED AND NEVER RE-ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THAT WITHER THE MULTI-SWITCH OR THE MODULE UNDER THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED REPLACING. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
Suspension, Sep 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Visibility, Sep 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED WITH ANOTHER WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,000. ..UPDATED 09-28-12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED TWO OF THE WINDOWS FAILED WITHIN TWO DAYS OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST FAILURE HAPPENED AT 30 MPH AND THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 65 MPH, WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT IT WAS A GUN SHOT. THE WINDOW DROPPED INSIDE THE DOOR, LEAVING THE INABILITY TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW. UPDATED 10/01/12
Engine, Sep 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED UPON ARRIVING TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DETECTED THE NUMBER SEVEN SPARK PLUG DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 24, 2012
I HAVE POWERED WINDOWS ON MY TRUCK. TODAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AND GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING SOUTH ON I-35 IN OKC, OK. I HAD THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW PARTIALLY ROLLED DOWN AND ONCE I WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I DECIDED TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP, AS I USUALLY HAVE ALWAYS DONE BEFORE. AFTER THE WINDOW REACHED THE CLOSED POSITION, I HEARD A LOUD POP AS IF A ROCK HIT THE WINDOW AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT, THE WINDOW FELL DOWN AND SLAMMED INTO THE BOTTOM WELL OF THE DOOR PANEL. TO MY AMAZEMENT AND NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT JUST OCCURRED, I TRIED TO RE-RAISE THE WINDOW BACK UP UNSUCCESSFULLY. SO FAR ITS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT, TAPED UP WITH PLASTIC OVER IT SINCE ITS ABOUT TO RAIN UNTIL I CAN GET IT TAKEN CARE OF. ON ANOTHER NOTE THE OTHER REAR BACK PASSENGERS WINDOWS SQUEAK WHEN THEY ARE RAISED OR LOWERED. WHAT NEXT!! PROBABLY MORE OF THE SAME. SWEET!! *TR