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.
Power train, Jul 5, 2011
1) DRIVING DOWN A PAVED ROAD GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. 2) HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN A METAL GRINDING SOUND. THE DRIVESHAFT FORCED ITS WAY AND BUSTED THROUGH THE CENTER CARRIER BEARING. IT ONLY NEEDS TO HAPPEN ONCE AND IT CANNOT BE FIXED. THE CENTER CARRIER BREARING IS SNAPPED. THIS PART HOLDS THE DRIVESHAFT. WITHOUT THE BEARING, THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL HANG DOWN AND GRIND AGAINST THE PAVEMENT AND THROW IT OUT OF BALANCE AND DAMAGE IT. EVENTUALLY THE DRIVESHAFT WILL BREAK IN TWO. THEN THE TRUCK WILL LOSE POWER TO THE WHEELS WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. 3) THE DRIVESHAFT FROM FORD IS NONSERVICEABLE. IF ANY 1 PART FAILS YOU ARE BUYING A COMPLETE NEW DRIVESHAFT FOR UPWARDS OF $1,200.00. NONE OF THE PARTS CAN BE REPLACED. THE DRIVESHAFT FOR MY TRUCK COSTS $1200.00 FROM FORD. THE CENTER CARRIER BEARING COULD NOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE BEARING IS INSTALLED BEFORE TUBE WAS FRICTION WELDED (BAD) IN PLACE. THE BEARING CANNOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT CUTTING DRIVESHAFT APART, DESTROYING THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS PART IS ONLY $35.00 BUT YOU HAVE TO BUY A COMPLETE NEW DRIVESHAFT. I FOUND A COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN DRIVESHAFTS AND MAKES SERVICEABLE DRIVESHAFTS FOR FORD TRUCKS. I HAVE HEARD OTHERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO THIS IS A COMMON DRIVESHAFT DEFECT WITH 04-05 FORD F-150 TRUCKS. I BOUGHT THE NEW DRIVESHAFT FROM HTTP://WWW.DRIVESHAFTSPECIALIST.COM F OR $725 + INSTALLATION. THIS IS LESS THAN WHAT FORD CHARGES BUT IS NOT SOMETHING I FEEL SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A NEWER TRUCK WITH THIS MILEAGE AND THAT IS DRIVEN VERY LIGHTLY UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN LIKE THERE IS WITH FORD F-150 DRIVE SHAFTS. THIS IS SOMETHING THIAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE TRUCK. *KB
Visibility, Jul 4, 2011
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. I RARELY IF EVER HAVE PASSENGERS RIDE IN MY TRUCK AND EVEN LESS SO IN THE REAR, SO THE WINDOW RARELY EVER GETS USED. MY TRUCK IS NOT DRIVEN AND HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 4 MONTHS IN MY DRIVEWAY. I CAME HOME ONE DAY TO MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WHILE JUST SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY NOT BEING USED OR TAMPERED WITH. I ALSO KEEP A WINDSHIELD SUNSCREEN INSIDE THE WINDSHIELD TO KEEP HEAT DOWN.
Air bags, Jul 1, 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 WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. AFTER WAITING A FEW WEEKS, THE CONTACT WAS AGAIN INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Air bags, Jun 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO CONSISTENTLY CALL THE DEALER TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS HAD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED SINCE MAY 2011 TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.
Other or unspecified, Jun 26, 2011
I WAS DRIVING ALONG IN MY 2005, FORD F-150 PICK-UP TRUCK ABOUT TO MAKE A STOP WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL INTO THE DOOR, IT SOUNDED LIKE A SMALL EXPLOSION FRIGHTENING MYSELF AND MY WIFE WHO WAS A PASSENGER. I HAVE READ TO MANY STORIES CONCERNING THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS FALLING TO NOT REPORT THIS ONE. IF IT HAVE NOT HAPPEN YET, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF ONE OF THESE GLASSES BREAKING AND FLYING OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME BECAUSE MY GLASS TEMPORARILY HUNG AT AN AWKWARD POSITION PREMATURELY BEFORE DROPPING DOWN INTO DOOR FRAME.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAULTY SPARK PLUGS FRACTURED IN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THE REMAINS BECAME STUCK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 08/01/11*LJ THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR WEEKS TO REMOVE THE SPARK PLUGS. THE CONSUMER PAID $ 467.50 IN LABOR. UPDATED 08/11/11
Air bags, Jun 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE), THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A WAITING LIST OF EIGHTY CUSTOMERS WHO NEEDED REPAIRS BUT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AND APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE WAITING PERIOD. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Air bags, Jun 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 11V107000: ( AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE) THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BUT LATER STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED REGARDING THE PART AVAILABILITY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL AND THEY ALSO STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY INDICATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR NOT BEING PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DELER REPLACED THE PART. UPDATED 07/28/11
Visibility, Jun 20, 2011
WE HAVE HAD 3 ACTUATORS ON OUR WINDOWS IN OUR FORD F-150 GO OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE ALMOST HAD A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WHEN THE LAST ONE "EXPLODED". IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE HAS SHOT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT IS VERY HARD TO CONCENTRATE ON DRIVING AND NOT SWERVE INTO ANOTHER CAR OR GO OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR FORD VEHICLES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. WE DID GO OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE FIRST ONE BROKE, AND IF WE HAD BEEN ON A HIGHWAY WITH ANOTHER CAR BESIDE US, WE WOULD HAVE HIT IT. *TT
Tires, Jun 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 WITH GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER AMERI-TRAC TIRES SIZE P255/70/R17, DOT NUMBER: A3ND45NW3904. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW AND SIX MONTHS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SIDE WALLS EXPLODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REMAINING TWO TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO REQUESTED TO HAVE THE TIRES RETURNED TO THEM. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,326 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,700. UPDATED 01/04/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED GENERAL TIRES FINALLY REIMBURSED HIM FOR THREE TIRES AND FOR THE DAMAGE DONE TO HIS TRUCK WITHOUT ADMITTING LIABILITY. UPDATED 01/05/12
Air bags, Jun 13, 2011
I CANNOT GET THE RECALL PARTS FOR THE AIRBAGS ON MY 2005 FORD F150. NO ONE HAS THEM!!! AND CANNOT SAY WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS IN THE MEANTIME???? AND WHY DO A RECALL IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE PARTS!!!! OUTRAGEOUS. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jun 13, 2011
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WENT CRASHING DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. HAD IT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE MAINTENANCE WARRANTY ENDED (1YR 2 DAYS)....THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO THE SAME WINDOW AND IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE ISSUE THAT I AM FINDING OUT ABOUT WITH A LOT OF 2005 FORD VEHICLES. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE FORD. *TR
Power train, Jun 13, 2011
2005 FORD F150, 139,000 MILES. TRUCK STARTED MAKING GRIND/BUZZ NOISE INTERMITTENTLY AND WOULD STOP WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD 4WD VACUUM SWITCH DAMAGED FROM WATER AND DRIVER SIDE INDEPENDENT WHEEL END NEEDED REPLACED. NEW SWITCH HAS WATER SHROUD TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE WHICH WOULD INDICATE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Jun 9, 2011
2005 FORD F150 TRUCK 4X4 AUTO TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. LOST FORWARD LOW GEARS. ONLY HAS 57K MILES. TRUCK WAS ALWAYS DEALERSHIP SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AS RECOMMENDED. NO HARSH WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED. NO HEAVY TOWING DONE. REPLACED WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION. OLD PART WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. *TR
Air bags, Jun 9, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE) BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE THE PARTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE COMPONENT HAS NOT FAILED. 07/15/11
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jun 1, 2011, crash
IN A THREE CAR ACCIDENT. THE 1ST CAR TURNED ON THEIR SIGNAL AT THE SAME TIME ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO THEIR DRIVEWAY, THE 2ND CAR HIT THE 1ST CAR FROM THE REAR, AS MY F-150 APPROACHED THE 2ND VEHICLE, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BEFORE COLLIDING INTO 2ND VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES BECAME SOFT AND DID NOT SLOW THE F-150, THE F-150 WAS TRAVELING AT WELL BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, AIR-BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE FORE HITTING THE 2ND VEHICLE IN THE REAR CAUSING ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO 2ND VEHICLE AND CAUSING AN ALMOST TOTALED FRONT END TO THE F-150 WITH CLOSE TO $13000 IN DAMAGE TO F-150. NO MAJOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED, ONLY MINOR BACK PAIN TO BOTH PERSONS IN F-150 WERE CONCURRED. *TR
Visibility, May 25, 2011
IT WAS A SCORCHING SUNNY FLORIDA DAY WHEN MY WINDOW ON MY 2005 F150 WOULD NO LONGER WORK DUE TO A WINDOW MOTOR REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD LIKE TO REPAIR IT AT THE WONDERFUL COST OF OVER $300 AMERICAN DOLLARS. THE WINDOW MOTOR REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY WORKING IN THE TRUCK FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, NOT TO MENTION THE WINDOW SWITCH WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE A COUPLE ABOUT A YEAR AGO ON MY TRUCK WHICH IS WAS ONLY 4 1/2 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME. THE WINDOW WOULD NO LONGER ROLL UP, CAUSING SEVERE SUN BURN TO ARMS. FORD SHOULD REPAIR THIS ISSUE AT NO COST, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ALREADY. *TR
Visibility, May 19, 2011
2005 FORD F-150, RIGHT REAR WINDOW MECHANISM POPS REAL LOUD,WINDOW FALLS INTO THE DOOR. I WAS NOT ROLLING IT UP OR DOWN,JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK JUST TURNED 34,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN GARAGED AND TAKEN CARE OF ALL ITS LIFE. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 17, 2011
HEARD LOUD POP WHEN ROLLING WINDOW UP AND THEN WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THIS WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. I HAD THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2009 WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE CAUSE OF THAT WAS BROKEN REGULATOR IN THE WINDOW. THE WINDOWS JUST FALL DOWN INTO THE DOORS. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE REGULATORS AND SOMEONE WAS TRAVELING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED. LUCKILY MY WINDOWS DID NOT SHATTER IN THE DOOR WHEN THEY FELL.
Visibility, May 16, 2011
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 0530 WHEN DRIVER WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED. IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR THAT BROKE. THAT WASN'T THE ONLY INCIDENT ALL WINDOW REGULATORS BROKE WITHIN A YEAR AFTER THAT AND JUST RECENTLY THE DRIVER WINDOW BROKE AGAIN. SO THAT A TOTAL OF 5 WINDOW REGULATOR THAT BROKE IN MY TRUCK. A DEFINITE MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
Vehicle speed control, May 16, 2011
AT A STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
WHILE DRIVING I LOST ACCELERATION CROSSING LANES AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY A TRUCK. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 6, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE DESIGN, CAUSING A CARBON BUILD UP THAT BLOCKS THE SPARK PLUGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SPARK PLUGS. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
Air bags, May 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE YET THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 6/8/11 *CN UPDATED 06/13/11
Power train, Apr 28, 2011
THIS PAST MARCH, DURING A HEAVY SNOW STORM I TRIED TO ENGAGE MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON MY 2005 F150 AND IT WOULDN'T ENGAGE. SINCE THEN, I'VE NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL (THAT'S SINCE PROGRESSED TO MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL). FOUND A TSB #06-8-15 THAT AFFECTS THE IWE SOLENOIDS ON 04-06 F150'S. REPLACED THE SOLENOID, AND STILL HAVE NOISE. NOW BEING TOLD BY A FORD MECHANIC THAT MY ACTUATOR HUBS ARE PROBABLY SHOT FROM WATER GETTING INTO THE OLD SOLENOID AND TRAVELING DOWN THE VACUUM HOSES TO THE HUBS. *TR