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.
Air bags, May 20, 2010
2005 FORD F150 AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHILE I WAS IN REVERSE. *TR
Visibility, May 16, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 FORD F150, THE BACK WINDOW SLID DOWN. MY DAUGHTER PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL IT UP AND A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND WITH A POP FOLLOWED. THE FUNCTION OF THE BUTTON IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE HAS HAPPENED, WHICH HAS RESULTED IN APPROXIMATELY $800 IN REPAIRS. THE FIRST TIME WAS OVER A YEAR AGO ON THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, May 16, 2010
PRESSING BUTTON TO LOWER WINDOW CAUSED WINDOW TO FALL AND CRASH INSIDE OF DOOR PANEL. SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
Air bags, May 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN REVERSE, THE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THE CONTACT WAIVED ALL RIGHTS FOR ANY FUTURE CLAIMS THEN THEY WOULD REPAIR THE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE UNWARRANTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,757 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, May 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WHEN THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED FIRST AND THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED TWENTY SECONDS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Suspension, Tires, Apr 26, 2010
I BOUGHT TRUCK IN AUG 2008 WITH VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND THE TIRES WERE CUPPED. I REPLACED THE STRUTS, SHOCKS AND TIRES AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AT THAT TIME. THE VIBRATION CONTINUED, SO ALL THE ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS WERE REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKES ADJUSTED. THE TRUCK STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AS IF TIRES ARE OUT OF BALANCE OR ABOUT TO FALL OFF THE TRUCK. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION OTHER THAN TO STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WAITING FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN (I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS HELPS, BUT FEEL BETTER DOING SO). AS OF THE LAST OCCURRENCE (NOT TOWING ANYTHING), I NOTICED THE SHAKING BEGIN BEFORE A FUEL FILL-UP AND THEN STOP AFTER THE FILL-UP. I WILL NOTE THE VIBRATION OCCURRED AT THE 3/4 FILL MARK AND CONTINUED UNTIL THE 1/2 FUEL FILL MARK WAS REACHED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FOR THE NEXT 1/4 TANK OF FUEL WITH NO INCIDENCE. THE VIOLENT VIBRATION RETURNED AT THE 3/4 TANK MARK AND CEASED UPON REACHING THE 1/2 TANK FILL MARK . THE VIBRATION STOPPED FOR THE NEXT 1/4 TANK AND ONLY MARGINALLY RETURNED UPON REACHING THE FINAL 1/4 FUEL FILL MARK. *TR
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 25, 2010
PASSENGER WINDOW IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 FELL INSIDE THE DOOR CREATING A LOUD BANG WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED ME TO JUMP AND PULL STEERING WHEEL TO ONE SIDE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. INVESTIGATION LED TO A BROKEN PLASTIC CLIP IN THE DOOR THAT RELEASED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW IN THE UP (OR DOWN POSITION). I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EVENT. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THE PROBLEM AS OF THIS DATE. *TR
Air bags, Apr 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A MILD HEAD INJURY AND A SPRAINED WRIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE AIR BAG WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,533. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,535.
Tires, Apr 15, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F15O SD TURBO CHARGED. THE VEHICLE HAS MASTER CRAFT 35/12.50/ R17 COURSER CT TIRES, PURCHASED AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE UNRAVELED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY RELEASING HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE NERF BAR, DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND FENDER. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A ROAD BUMP, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGERS SIDE MIRROR AND FENDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE NERF BAR, DOOR, FENDER AND MIRROR WERE REPAIRED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 05/19/10.*LJ
Air bags, Apr 9, 2010
I WENT OUT TO MY TRUCK THIS MORNING , STARTED IT, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF, BROKE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Apr 6, 2010
FORD MOTOR COMPANY-THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN PUT OUT SHOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CAM PHASERS AND CAM CHAIN TENSIONER CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MAKE NOISES AND THEN ENGINE FAILURE THERE HAS BEEN LOTS OF COMPLAINTSTO FORD WITH NOTHING BEING DONE IF YOU WHERE DRIVING ONTHE ROAD AND THE ENGINE BLEW COULDCAUSE A ACCIDENT I CONTACT FORD AND THEY HAVE ALL MOST ADMITTED TO IT THAT THEY NEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAS BEEN 1092 COMPLAINTS OVER THIS PROBLEM AND NOTHING DONE. I CONTACTED FORD AND THAT'S HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT YOU THEY KEEP SAYING THERE SENDING THE COMPLAINT TO ANOTHER DEPT..BUT THIS IS APROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CORRECT BEFORE THE ENGINE WAS RUINED. *TR
Power train, Structure, Apr 6, 2010
FORDMOTOR COMPANY ON THE 2005 FORD F150 THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ACTUATOR ON THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE THERE IS A VACUUM SWITCH THAT OPERATES THEM WATER RUNS DOWN OFF THE COWL CONTAMINATING THE VAC.LINE CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO GO OUT THEREWAS A SERVICE BULLETIN PUT OUT SHOWING THAT THEY NEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND DID NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. THE SWITCH CONTROLS THE VAC. TO THE ACTUATOR WITH NO VAC. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGE WHEN .TO MAKE IT SIMPLY IT TAKES VACUUM TO DISENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IF YOU ARE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE SWITCH FAILS WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN YOU WILL RUIN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACTUATORS AND COULD GET INTO OR CAUSE A ACCIDENT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 3, 2010
2005 FORD F-150 5.4L TRITON HAD 2 BLOWN SPARK PLUGS. FIRST ONE HAPPENED AT 80,000 MILES, SECOND AT 130,000. THE FIRST TIME IT DESTROYED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND COST $3000 TO REPAIR. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED IT BLEW THE LEFT SIDE EXHAUST AND THE COIL PACK. THIS COST ABOUT $1500 TO REPAIR.
Visibility, Apr 3, 2010
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON 2005 F150. WAS DRIVING AND TRIED TO ADJUST WINDOW AND IT CRASHED DOWN INTO BOTTOM OF DOOR. THE LARGE "CLUNK" WAS VERY DISTRACTING AND STARTLED ME WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. THERE ARE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THIS PART. YOU NEED TO PUT THE HEAT ON THESE GUYS TO HAVE THIS PART REDESIGNED WITH BETTER GUTS BECAUSE THERE IS NO DOUBT IT IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN. [XXX] *TR
Other or unspecified, Apr 2, 2010
DRIVING DOWN A BUSY DOWNTOWN INTERSTATE, SMOOTH PAVEMENT, BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC AND I HEAR A LOUD POP AND SOUND OF GLASS BREAKING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. LOT OF ROAD RAGE IN THE CITY I LIVE IN, SO FOR A SECOND I THOUGHT SOMEONE SHOT THRU MY WINDOW SO I REACTED WITH A QUICK SWERVE AND ALMOST COLLECTED THE CAR TO MY RIGHT. AFTER I GOT TO A PLACE TO STOP AND INVESTIGATE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR GLASS WAS GONE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAD FAILED AND LET THE GLASS FALL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND SHATTER. I UNDERSTAND FROM INFO FROM MY MECHANIC AND ON THE NET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD PRODUCTS. I COULD HAVE EASILY COLLECTED THE OTHER CAR IN MY SITUATION AND CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. NO TELLING HOW MANY HAVE BEEN KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS AND FORD GETS OFF SCOT-FREE BECAUSE THE PERSONS IN THE FORDS IT HAPPENS TO ARE DEAD AND CANT TELL THE WINDOW FALLING CAUSED THEM TO REACT AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NOW THEIR FAMILYS NOT ONLY HAVE TO DEAL WITH THEIR LOVED ONES DEATH BUT MAY BE DEALING WITH THE FACT THE ACCIDENT MAY HAVE CAUSED OTHER DEATHS.
Other or unspecified, Apr 2, 2010
MY 2005 FORD F-150 FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM, FIRST TIME IT WAS MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, IT WAS THE REGULATOR. THIS TIME I DISASSEMBLED THE DOOR PANEL SO I COULD 'ATTEMPT' TO FIX THE PROBLEM MYSELF. UPON LOOKING INSIDE THE DOOR AT THE REGULATOR/MOTOR, ALL I SAW WAS THE CABLE WRAPPED AROUND THE REGULATOR.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 1, 2010
WAS DRIVING MY 2005 F-150 ELT ON 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT APPROX 65-70 MPH. WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES FELT SLIGHT PULL TO THE RIGHT. BEGAN SMELLING STRONG ODOR ONCE ENTERED TOWN AND WAS SLOWED TO 35 MPH. DROVE ANOTHER 2-3 MILES TO HOME AND SMELL INTENSIFIED. ONCE EXITED THE TRUCK SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVERSFRONT TIRE. FRONT WHEEL WAS ALSO EXTREMELY HOT, WAS UNABLE TO TOUCH IT.
Other or unspecified, Mar 30, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F150 SUPER CREW PICKUP TRUCK. AS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT HEARD A VERY LOUD CRASH COMING FROM A DRIVERS TO WORK A RAISE MY ARM TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM FLYING GLASS THAT WAS EXPECTING TO CONTACT ME AT MY LOOKED AT THE AND/OR GLASS IT WAS STILL INTACT. THE SOUND STARTLED EVERYONE IN THE CAR AND INCLUDING SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. I STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED TO MAKE SURE EVERYBODY WAS OKAY WHICH THEY WERE. I HAD TO DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR PANEL SO THAT I COULD GET THE WINDOW AND UP AS IT WAS CHILLY OUTSIDE. THE FOLLOWING DAY I CHECKED ON THE INTERNET TO SEE WHAT WAS INVOLVED AND REPLACING THIS BROKEN WINDOW REGULATOR AND FOUND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM ON FORD TRUCK'S FROM 2004 - 2008. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN. I SUFFERED NO INJURY BUT THE POTENTIAL IS CERTAINLY THERE FOR A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES.
Other or unspecified, Mar 29, 2010
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED IN MY TRUCK. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE REGULATOR POPPED AND THE WINDOW FELL. THIS, ALONE, SCARED ME ENOUGH TO MAKE A JOLT IN MY TRUCK AND SECONDLY CREATED QUITE A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. IF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE NOT AS GOOD AS THEY WERE, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *CN
Visibility, Mar 24, 2010
DRIVER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR. NO WAY TO GET WINDOW CLOSED WITHOUT REMOVAL OF DOOR PANEL. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH NO WINDOW DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER. THERE NEEDS TO BE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ALL THE FAILS OF THIS SINGLE PART.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 17, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT, CRASHING INTO A STREET SIGN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN ACTIVATION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE CONTACT UTILIZED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONSEQUENTLY, HE DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A SIGN POST AND SIDE SWIPED THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/23/10.*JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 16, 2010
LTR FWD FM (VA) RE INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION FM OWNER OF A 2005 FORD F-150 TRUCK, REPLY TO EMPORIA, VA OFC. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ABOUT FOUR TIMES DURING THE 4 1/2 HE HAS OWNED THE TRUCK. THERE WERE MINIMAL RPM'S CREATED AND HE WAS PREVIOUSLY TOLD TO HOLD THE TRUCK WITH THE BRAKE AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE TRUCK WOULD THEN DECELERATE. HOWEVER, THE LAST TIME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK AND IT ACCELERATED INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD, OR HADN'T BEEN DRIVEN VERY FAR. *JB
Visibility, Mar 8, 2010
I HAVE HAD TWO WINDOWS STOP ROLLING UP ON MY F150 LARIAT. IT IS A 2005 MODEL. THE TRUCK HAS 43,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. MUST BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. I THINK IF I HAD A TOYOTA, THEY WOULD FIX IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 5, 2010
1. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (SNOW AND ICE COVERED) AND WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION MY TRUCK INSTANTLY DIED. WHEN THE TRUCK DIED A LOST POWER SEARING, BRAKES, AND OBVIOUSLY ACCELERATION. THE ENTIRE INTERSECTION WAS BLOCKED FOR 30-45 MIN. DUE TO AN EARLIER SNOW STORM, NO TOW TRUCKS WERE AVAILABLE. 2. THE FAILURE HAPPENED ONCE. WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENS, THE DRIVER LOOSES ENGINE, BRAKE, AND STEERING POWER. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. THE PART FAILS BECAUSE IT IS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE BED OF THE TRUCK BUT WAS NOT MADE RESISTANT TO ROAD SALT CORROSION. 3. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE (AND HAS A REPLACEMENT CORROSION RESISTANT PART) BUT THE KIT FOR THIS IS IN SUCH HIGH DEMAND THAT IT IS BACK ORDERED UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF MAY. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME MY TRUCK IS "FIXED" BUT NO ONE IS ABLE TO PROVE I HAVE THE CORROSION RESISTANT PART. THERE IS DOCUMENTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FORD AND THE DEALER ABOUT KNOWINGLY INSTALLING THE OLD, DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. HE ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR FROM THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS (PERFORMED UNDER FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08, NHTSA SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER : 07M08, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS) AND MADE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER (PERFORMED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V208000: COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIRS, WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WOULD NOT BE COVERED AND THEY WOULD TAKE NO LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TO DATE. THE CONTACT HAS ALL SERVICE RECORDS, IF NEEDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,742 AND THE CURRENT APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.