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.
Suspension, Aug 7, 2009
1. AS I WAS LEAVING THE WAL-MART PARKING LOT THE RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT ON MY 1995 FORD F-150 4X4 BROKE APART AND DISABLED THE VEHICLE. THE BALL JOINT MANUFACTURER APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT GREASE IN THE JOINT WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. 2. I DO NOT KNOW HOW OFTEN THIS PART FAILS ON THE FORD F-150. IT FAILED ON MY VEHICLE AT 62K MILES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFICIENCY. FORTUNATELY THE FAILURE WAS AT PARKING LOT SPEED. HAD IT OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED AND POSSIBLY KILLED OTHERS AS THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN THE PART FAILED. 3. I HAD THE VEHICLE HAULED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY REPLACED IT AT A COST OF OVER $500. FEARING THAT THE LEFT FRONT MIGHT ALSO FAIL I HAD IT REPLACED FOR A TOTAL COST $1,071.94. I REQUESTED THAT ALL PARTS BE SAVED AND PROVIDED TO ME AND HAVE ALL THAT WERE PROVIDED. I DISCOVERED UPON EXAMINATION THAT THEY DID NOT INCLUDE THE RUST PITTED BALL JOINT IN THE PARTS THEY PROVIDED ME BUT THE TORN OPEN JOINT ASSEMBLY AND REST OF THE PARTS ARE INCLUDED. THE FORD DEALER WHO MADE THE REPAIRS AND THE PRESIDENT OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY THROUGH HIS REPRESENTATIVE HAVE REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY WARRANTY ON THIS DEFECTIVE PART AS THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL IN PLACE ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PART. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS OCCURS OFTEN BUT THEY HAD THE PARTS IN STOCK FOR THE RIGHT FRONT REPAIR. WHEN I ASKED FOR THE LEFT FRONT TO BE REPAIRED THEY HAD TO ORDER THOSE PARTS IN. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS MATTER AND MY ATTEMPTS TO GET THE REPAIRS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY FORD VEHICLES OVER THE PAST 45 YEARS IN EXCESS OF 100K MILES (ONE OVER 200K MILES) AND HAVE NEVER HAD UP UPPER BALL JOINT FAIL. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND CONSTITUTES A DANGER TO ANY DRIVER OF THE F-150. *TR
Visibility, Aug 6, 2009
OWNER OF A 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4. I CANNOT SAY THAT ANY PARTICULAR EVENT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE WINDOW LIFT ASSEMBLY. APPARENTLY A CABLE CAME LOOSE THAT SUPPORTS THE WINDOW AND IT WILL NO LONGER STAY UP. THIS CREATES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT, NOT TO MENTION THEFT AND WEATHER CONCERNS. AS FAR AS REPAIR, I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REPLACEMENT COST FOR REPAIRS, WHICH WAS CLOSE TO $400.00. I BALKED AT THAT HAVING THIS REPAIRED CURRENTLY AND SIMPLY DUCT TAPED THE WINDOW UP TO AT LEAST PREVENT RAIN FROM ENTERING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MYSELF (CANNOT WITHOUT $200 PART), BUT THE PART IN QUESTION IS STILL INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. SOME OWNERS HAVE HAD 2-3 WINDOWS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A "WEAR" ISSUE. I BELIEVE A PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS A CABLE DETERIORATES AND BECOMES FAULTY OVER TIME REGARDLESS OF USE. I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT CONSIDER THIS A "MAINTENANCE-TYPE" ITEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 4, 2009
OCCASIONALLY THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE EITHER BY PRESSING BRAKE OR TURNING OFF ON STEERING WHEEL BUTTON. HAVE TO BRAKE AGAINST CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS ENOUGH FOR IT TO DROP OUT. WHICH IS NEARLY STOPPED. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2009
THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW ON MY 2005 FORD F150 XLT 4X4 TRUCK SUDDENLY SLIPPED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHILE I WAS PARKED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL ATTEMPTS TO RAISE IT USING THE POWER BUTTONS FAILED AND IT WASN'T UNTIL SEVERAL HOURS LATER THAT I WAS ABLE TO DISMANTLE THE DOOR AND PROP THE WINDOW CLOSED. I FEEL THIS CONSTITUTED A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS OCCURRENCE IN UNSAFE, HIGH CRIME AREAS AND DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCURRENCE DURING ADVERSE, POSSIBLY LIFE THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2009
WINDOW FALLS DOWN AND MAKES A LOUD THUD. SOME PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE WINDOW SHATTERING AS A RESULT, BUT MINE DIDN'T. THE WINDOW SUPPORT SYSTEM FAILS. IF CHILDREN ARE THEN THAT SEAT, THEY COULD EASILY GET OUT. IN SEVERE WEATHER, THE FAILING WINDOW MECHANISM COULD POSE PROBLEMS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2009
MY 2005 FORD F-150 STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. ACCELERATOR HAD NO RESPONSE AND TRUCK WENT TO IDLE RPM. HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON A BUSY STREET. I CONSIDER THIS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF IT HAPPENED UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION. THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT AND SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 1, 2009
2005 F150 4X2 REGULAR CAB. . PURCHASED NEW FROM AL PACKERD FORD, ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL. I HAVE NOTICED A VIBRATION/SHUDDER, FROM INTERMITTENTLY TO CONTINUOUSLY ON SHORT TRIPS. ON LONGER TRIPS I NOTICED A COUPLE TIMES AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING. I BROUGHT IT TO ADVANTAGE FORD, 4000 SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY.PO BOX 2930, STUART, FL. 34995, PHONE: 772-287-0955, TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THEY SAID I NEEDED A BRAKE CALIPER ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. MILEAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: 62,701. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AS WELL. *TR
Visibility, Jul 24, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, WINDOW DROPPED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 23, 2009
IT SEEMS THAT THE FORD MOTOR CORP HAS BEEN INSTALLING DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS IN MANY OF THEIR TRUCKS AND LARGER SUV'S. THESE REGULATORS ALLOW THE WINDOW TO BE OPENED IN CLOSED AND OFTEN FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. ONCE THE PART FAILS, THE WINDOW CRASHES DOWN INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR AND CANNOT BE ROLLED UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO TWO OF MY FOUR WINDOWS ON MY 2005 F-150 TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,000 FOR TOTAL. MANY OF THESE VEHICLES ARE USED IN THE SERVICE AND LAW ENFROCEMENT INDUSTRY AND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH DEALERS. I REALIZE THAT VEHICLES COST MONEY OVER TIME BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT TWO WINDOWS WITHIN A THREE WEEK TIME PERIOD HAVE FAILED. IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THE PARTS ARE MADE CHEAPLY OR ARE DEFECTIVE AND THAT A RECALL IS JUSTIFIED SO THAT THE CONSUMER CAN RECOUP SOME OF THE LOSS. IT MAY HAVE BEEN CHEAPER JUST TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DOOR FOR THE $ 500 I SPENT ON EACH WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Jul 22, 2009
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I ROLLED UP MY WINDOW ON MY 2005 FORD F-150 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A PISTOL SHOT, THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR LIKE A ROCK. I THEN ROLLED UP MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHEN IT POPPED AS WELL. ALTHOUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DID NOT FALL, THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAD BROKEN AS WELL. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TO REPLACE THE REGULATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVERS SIDE DOORS IS TO BE $810 PLUS TAX. I ASKED THEM TO TAKE MY OLD PARTS AND PUT THEM IN A BOX SO I CAN EXAMINE THEM AND SEE WHAT I FORKED OUT 810+ FOR. *TR
Visibility, Jul 22, 2009
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I ROLLED UP MY WINDOW ON MY 2005 FORD F-150 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A PISTOL SHOT, THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR LIKE A ROCK. I THEN ROLLED UP MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHEN IT POPPED AS WELL. ALTHOUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DID NOT FALL, THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAD BROKEN AS WELL. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TO REPLACE THE REGULATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVERS SIDE DOORS IS TO BE $810 PLUS TAX. I ASKED THEM TO TAKE MY OLD PARTS AND PUT THEM IN A BOX SO I CAN EXAMINE THEM AND SEE WHAT I FORKED OUT *10+ FOR. *TR
Visibility, Jul 19, 2009
1. WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 FORD F-150, I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL UP MY DRIVER'S DOOR POWER WINDOW. 2. AS THE WINDOW WAS GOING UP, IT SUDDENLY FELL INTO THE DOOR CAUSING A LOUD BANG. I FEARED THAT I HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR GIVEN THE LOUD NOISE. I ATTEMPTED TO USE THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON TO RAISE THE WINDOW, BUT IT ONLY CAUSED A GRINDING NOISE AND THE WINDOW DID NOT MOVE. THE WINDOW WAS STUCK IN THE DOOR AND COULD NOT BE RAISED. 3. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REGULATOR ON THE WINDOW HAD GONE OUT. IT IS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $400. FORD SAID THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL ITEM EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE APPARENTLY NUMEROUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THIS PROBLEM ON THE 2005 MODEL FORD F-150 (SEE HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2005/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/POWER_WINDOW_REGULATOR_FAILURE.SHTML). *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. HE REPLACED THE ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND FRONT DISCS AT LEAST TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,150.
Visibility, Jul 15, 2009
THE WINDOW ON MY 2005 FORD F-150 FELL INTO THE DOOR. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED IN A RAIN STORM I MIGHT HAVE HAD A WRECK. I HAVE SINCE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF POSTS REGARDING THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER OWNERS OF FORD F-150'S. *TR
Visibility, Jul 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW ROLLED UP AND DOWN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. SUDDENLY, THE GLASS SHATTERED WHILE THE WINDOW WAS IN OPERATION. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,323.
Visibility, Jul 15, 2009
I HAVE HAD DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOW GLASS FALL INTO THE DOOR. THE DRIVER HAPPENED ABOUT 04/07 AND IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE MOTOR HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON DRIVER WINDOW AND A DAY LATER THE PASSENGER WINDOW GLASS FELL INTO THE DOOR. ALSO ON DATE BELOW THEY HAD TO REPLACE STARTER AND FLY WHEEL AS THE FLY WHEEL, SEVERAL TEETH WERE BROKEN OFF WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE STARTER. *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2009
WE HAVE A 2005 FORD F-150, MY HUSBAND IS DEPLOYED AND THE TRUCK SITS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. ON JULY 3RD, ME AND MY DAUGHTER (FIVE YEARS OLD) WERE DRIVING THE TRUCK WHEN THE WNDOW FELL. WHAT IF THE WINDOW WOULD HAVE SHATTERED AND HURT MY CHILD?? THIS WINDOW HAS BEEN UP AND DOWN MAYBE A HAND FULL OF TIMES! THIS WAS BY NO WAY "AN OVER TIME" INCIDENT. FORD IS OPTING TO HAVE CHEAP PARTS PRODUCED, WHILE NEVER THINKING OF THE EFFECTS ON THE DRIVER OR PASSENGARS! READING ON LINE, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME SOMEONE TAKE SOME ACTION AND STAND UP TO THEM! WHAT IF THE GLASS WOULD HAVE SHATTERED AND MY DAUGHTER END UP IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR SOMETHING? THEN THERE'S MORE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, DUE TO NEGLEGENCE ON FORD'S PART. I'M ALREADY OUT OF POCKET 350.00 DUE TO FORD TRYING TO SAVE THEMSELVES A LITTLE MONEY AND PRODUCING YET AGAIN VERY CHEAP, '!@#$% PARTS!! *TR
Visibility, Jul 6, 2009
FORD F-150 TRUCK - REAR PASSENGER WINDOW SUDDENLY FELL INTO DOOR PANEL AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. VEHICLE OPERATOR DISTRACTED BY THE DROP BUT NO ACCIDENT. HAD TO TAPE WINDOW AND TAKE TO REPAIR - TOLD PLASTIC PIN BROKEN BUT HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE WINDOW REGULATOR UNIT - $400.00. TOLD A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH THE FORD F 150. *TR
Visibility, Jul 5, 2009
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MECHANISM BROKE MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE. WINDOW DROPPED INTO DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND COULDN'T BE PUT BACK UP. *TR
Visibility, Jul 3, 2009
2005 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATORS FAILURE....I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A LOAD POP, I WAS REALLY STARTLED AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND I DIDN'T KNOW IF SOMEONE HIT ME OR IF SOMEONE SHOT AT ME. ABOUT 30 SECONDS AFTER I HEARD THIS THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. A WEEK LATER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND HEAVY RAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. I HAVE THE WINDOWS HELD UP WITH A C-CLAMP INSIDE THE DOORS TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM DUE TO THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Jul 2, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS AND CUTS TO THE LEFT ARM AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,100.
Visibility, Jul 2, 2009
2005 F-150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. HAD ONE REPLACED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY AND ANOTHER FAILED AT 48K MILES. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON TREND AMONGST FORD VEHICLES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM IS NOT JUST LIMITED TO THE 2005 MODELS. ALSO APPEARS IN EXPEDITIONS. THIS IS A SERIOUS RISK FOR THEFT, AS WELL AS A DANGER TO THE OCCUPANTS. MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS RAINING WHEN THE WINDOW FELL, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Jul 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A MECHANICAL NOISE IN THE REAR OF HIS VEHICLE. THE REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE TRACK OF THE DOOR. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED WITH ALL THE WINDOWS IN HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR WITHIN THE DOORS OF THE WINDOWS, WHICH CAUSED ALL OF THEM TO FALL DOWN INTO THE DOOR TRACKS. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WINDOWS TWICE, BUT REFUSE TO ANYMORE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE WINDOWS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,450. UPDTAED 07/20/09 *BF UPDATED 07/21/09. *JB
Visibility, Jun 28, 2009
2005 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB; REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL. FAULTY POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY; THIS IS THE 3RD WINDOW TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE TRUCK NEW IN 2005; NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND COSTS $400 TO FIX; SINCE THIS IS THE THIRD WINDOW IN 60K MILES, MUST BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT; MANY OTHER F150 OWNERS HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM; NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED WITH A BETTER QUALITY PART; FIRST ONE FAILED AT 15K MILES; SECOND ONE FAILED AT 40K MILES; NOW 3RD ONE HAS FAILED AT 60K MILES; EACH ON DIFFERENT WINDOWS. *TR
Visibility, Jun 26, 2009
2005 FORD F-150, WINDOW REGULATORS THE POORLY DESIGNED CLIPS BREAK AND THE WINDOW DROPS. WHICH CAN SPOKE YOU WHILE YOUR DRIVING AND PAYING ATTENTION TO THE CARS AHEAD. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WINDOW DROPS AND MAKES YOU SWERVE. *TR