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.
Steering, Suspension, Dec 12, 2011
OUR 2005 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, (WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES) CONTINUES TO HAVE INSTANCES OF EXTREME FRONT END SHAKING WHEN CROSSING BRIDGES AND GOING OVER ANY SIZE BUMPS IN THE ROAD, (BIG OR SMALL). WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE IS 'OUT OF CONTROL'!!! THIS IS A SEVERE AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT FORD NEEDS TO RECALL. IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. IS IT GOING TO TAKE A FATAL CRASH TO GET THE ATTENTION FROM THE FORD MANUFACTURER????? OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT???? THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS DENY THERE IS ANY ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE, HAVE PAID PRIVATE MECHANIC TO INSTALL STABILIZER, ETC., BUT PROBLEM IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. DUE TO THIS BEING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A FORMAL RECALL PROCESS BEGIN. *TR
Steering, Dec 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PRESSURE HOSE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING FLUID RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PRESSURE HOSE HAD COMPLETELY ROTTED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WAS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD REDESIGNED THE PART, BUT WAS NOT MAKING IT AVAILABLE AS OF YET. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 6, 2011
THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2010, IT NOW HAS HAPPEN THREE TIMES THIS YEAR MY 2005 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB HAS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, EITHER LOST ALL POWER OR THE ENGINE WAS REDUCED TO IDLE RPM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPEN SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. ITS HAPPEN IN ALL TYPS OF DRIVING, HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CITY DRIVING, ACCELERATION AND AT A STEADY SPEED. I HAVE HAD TO MANEUVER ACROSS BUSY FREEWAY LANES WHILE COASTING. IN THREE OF THE INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE ENGINE STALLED, I HAD TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. IN ANOTHER INCIDENT, THE ENGINE WAS IDLING SO P/S AND P/B WERE FUNCTIONING, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO THROTTLE INPUTS FOR ACCELERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE AND "WRENCH" WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE RE-STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE, THE WRENCH LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER RESTART, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL I HAVE IT RESET. I BEEN VERY FORTUNATE THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND COMES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING, IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. I NOW WILL NOT LET MY FAMILY DRIVE THE TRUCK. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY, CAUSING THE SPARK PLUGS TO BE SPEWED FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Visibility, Nov 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Visibility, Nov 23, 2011
I HAVE HAD TWO WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL AND THE WINDOWS COME CRASHING DOWN UNEXPECTED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED IN FORD F150 AND NOT TOUCHING THE WINDOW CONTROLS. THE WINDOWS WILL NOT GO BACK UP AND HAVE HAD TO BE FIXED. I LIVE IN NORTHERN CLIMATE WITH BAD WEATHER AND THE CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN WITH A WINDOW DOWN AND CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR
Power train, Nov 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR BECAUSE WATER HAD ENTERED THE OLD SENSOR AND CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION. THE REPLACING OF THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 14, 2011
STARTING WITH A SERVICE ON 2/19/2008 THE TRUCK HAD BEEN IDLING REALLY ROUGH AND MAKING A TICKING SOUND WHEN STARTED. AT THAT TIME THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE NOISE WENT AWAY WITH FACTORY OIL AND FILTER. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED UP TO AND INCLUDING WHEN WE TOOK IT IN LAST WEEK WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS COULD BE FIXED WITH THICKER OIL, AND TO RETURN WHEN IT IS TIME FOR OUR NEXT SERVICE. THE SECOND ISSUE HAS PERSISTED SINCE MID 2010, IT IS A FOUL FUEL SMELL COMING INSIDE THE CAB, THROUGH THE AC VENTS WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED IN THE MORNING AND WHEN IDLING. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD OVER AND OVER AGING THAT NOTHING CAN BE FOUND AND THEY CANNOT SMELL IT. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THEY DROVE THE TRUCK AROUND DURING A SERVICE ON 8/17/2011 TO SEE IF THEY COULD SMELL IT, YET OUR MILES IN AND MILES OUT ON OUR SERVICE RECORDS BOTH STATE 47,771. NOT SURE HOW THEY DROVE IT WITHOUT CHANGING THE MILES. OUR TRUCK BARELY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT, IT IS SERVICED REGULARLY YET IT IDLES HORRIBLY, SMELLS OF FUEL AND GETS 7MPG. SOMETHING HAS TO BE WRONG! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 10, 2011
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK #5 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF THE BLOCK. WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING FUMES OR GAS VAPORS FROM THE SPARKPLUG HOLE AND THE SPARK FROM THE COIL PACK CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE OR EVEN EXPLODE!!!! CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 8, 2011
AUTO RAN GREAT,FUEL MILEAGE REAL GOOD,THEN SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. *TR
Tires, Nov 1, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE 245/65R17, DOT NUMBER: UP15C56. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING IT TO SHRED TO PIECES. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE HE CHANGED THE TIRE AND INSTALLED THE SPARE. THE FRONT FENDER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO ROAD HAZARDS PRESENT THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE NO FAILURES FOUND WITH THE TIRES, WHICH WERE INSPECTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A CLAIM WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON BEHALF OF THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM AT A LATER DATE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Power train, Oct 27, 2011
I WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM GEAR AND THEN FINALLY DID WITH A LOUD CLUNK. WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE FORWARD THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THEN JUMPED INTO GEAR JUMPING THE TRUCK FORWARD. THERE WAS NO WARNING FOR A TRANSMISSION FAILURE IT ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST ALL GEARS. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE TO THEM AND THAT ONE OF THE INTERNAL SEALS PROBABLY BROKE AND CAUSED A "CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE." *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 22, 2011
VEHICLE MISFIRED ON ACCELERATION ON HIGHWAY. WAS AWARE OF SPARK PLUG EJECTIONS W/ MY PARTICULAR YEAR AND MODEL AFTER GOING THROUGH CAMSHAFT PHASER REPAIRS. (2005 F-150 W/ 5.4L TRITON ENGINE). MECHANIC SUGGESTED REPLACING ALL FACTORY SPARK PLUGS W/ NEW DESIGNED SPARK PLUG KIT TO ELIMINATE EJECTION PROBLEM. I DID SO AT A COST OF $831.52. COSTS TO DATE $4729.25 WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS ON A 2005 VEHICLE. UNACCEPTABLE. RESEARCHED ON INTERNET AND FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. NO MENTION OF IT FROM THE DEALER UPON PURCHASE. FORD HAS TURNED THEIR BACK ON THIS (AND THE CAMSHAFT PHASER DEFECT). I AM A SMALL CONTRACTOR WHOSE LIVELIHOOD DEPENDS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $35,890.00 PLUS TAX AND LICENSE WAS A HUGE INVESTMENT FOR ME (I PAID CASH AND DRAINED MY SAVINGS SO I WOULD NOT HAVE MONTHLY PAYMENT). SO THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS TO AN ALMOST NEW VEHICLE HAVE DRAINED MY ACCOUNT AGAIN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 22, 2011
CAMSHAFT PHASERS FAILED SO ENGINE WOULD NOT IDLE, CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AT STOP SIGNS HAVING TO CONSTANTLY REV ENGINE TO KEEP RUNNING. REPAIR COST $3,897.73. THROUGH INTERNET INVESTIGATION HAVE FOUND MY PARTICULAR YEAR AND ENGINE (5.4L TRITON) HAS A HISTORY OF THIS FAILURE. TOLD THAT A NON-MOTORCRAFT OIL FILTER CAN RELEASE DEBRIS THAT CLOGS A LUBRIVATION PORT IN THE CAM PHASERS WHICH IN TURN DESTROYS THEM. NO INFO. OF THIS SORT WAS EVER RELAYED TO ME ON PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. I HAVE NO REASON TO BELIEVE I HAVE EVER USED ANYTHING BUT A MOTORCRAFT OIL FILTER. A 2005 VEHICLE W/ A $3900.00 MECHANICAL REPAIR IS UNACCEPTABLE. HAVE CONTACTED FORD UNTIL I HAVE EXHAUSTED MY ATTEMPTS. THEY FINALLY TOLD ME THIS WAS THE END OF OUR COMMUNICATIONS. *TR
Air bags, Oct 14, 2011
2005 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOTICE RECEIVED CONCERNING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CLOCKSPRING TO DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS TO CHAFE ON THE HORN MOUNTING PLATE *TGW
Air bags, Oct 14, 2011
2005 FORD F150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING THE CHAFING OF WIRING HARNESS, THAT MAY CAUSE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, THE RECALL STILL HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED. *JB
Air bags, Oct 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE PARTS HAD SINCE BEEN UNAVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Visibility, Oct 9, 2011
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE STOPPED, THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CAM PHASER AND THE TENTIONERS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Electrical system, Visibility, Oct 3, 2011
I JUST BOUGHT THIS VECHILE WITH IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE, MADE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND .....THEN A LOUD BANG AS THE WINDOW FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR! I'M VERY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT TOTAL MY VECHILE AS I WAS PULLING INTO MAIN TRAFFIC ON A BUSY ROAD THAT I LIVE ON! THIS WAS MY DADS OLD VECHILE AND HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE.....NOT TO LONG AGO! ALSO HAVE BEEN DOING SOME DIGGING ON THIS ISSUE AND I SEE THAT QUITE A FEW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGHT THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL! JUST MAKING FIRST FEW PAYMENTS AND BOOM!!!! THERE GO'S A BUNCH OF MONEY ON A SAFETY PART THAT REALLY NEEDS FIXED! FORD .........WAKE UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE ALREADY!!! *TR
Structure, Oct 3, 2011
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF DOWN TO THE METAL ON THE ROOF OF MY TRUCK. THIS IS A $38,000 TRUCK THAT I HAVE KEPT WASHED AND WAXED SINCE I BOUGHT IT. FORD WILL NOT CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Power train, Sep 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP AT ANYTIME AT SPEEDS AROUND 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2011. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE SEPTEMBER 23,2011. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,855.
Power train, Sep 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WATER WAS PENETRATING THE ACTUATOR. VARIOUS REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 26, 2011
WHILE DRIVING OUR TRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SLOWLY LOWERED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT RAISE UP. THIS WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 ABOUT 2PM, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT RAISE UP. I TURNED OFF THE HWY I WAS ON AND LUCKILY AVOIDED A WRECK. TODAY SEPT. 29, 2011, I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TOLD THEM ABOUT THE WINDOW AND THE PREVIOUS WINDOW BEING FIXED, GAVE THEM MY VIN#, NAME, TELEPHONE# AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALL'S AND THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS AND CANNOT HELP US FINANCIALLY WITH THIS PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM, I WAS FILLING A COMPLAINT WITH THEM AND NOTIFYING YOU. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Sep 25, 2011
TRUCK CONTINUES ACCELERATING AFTER FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITH BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO TAKE OUT OF GEAR TO STOP TRUCK. RESTARTED TRUCK AND IT OPERATES PROPERLY. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES SINCE THIS ORIGINAL OCCURRENCE. FORD DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM IN 2007. AM TAKING IT BACK AGAIN AS IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. *TR