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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 15, 2008, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN INJURY CRASH. I HIT THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO STOPPING THE TRUCK. I DIDN'T GET THE TRUCK STOPPED UNTIL ABOUT 100-150 FEET PAST THE CRASH SCENE. THERE WERE NO SKID MARKS AT ALL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 15, 2008
SINCE JAN. 08 THERE HAVE BEEN 3 DEALERS LOOK AT & SUPPOSEDLY FIXED 5.4 LITER FORD ENGINE. FORD DOES NOT WANT TO HELP WITH ANY EXPENSE & I HAVE 3 OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD SAME RECURRING PROBLEM. ALL THE ABOVE STARTED WITH RECALL AND HAS GONE DOWNHILL. *TR
Steering, May 14, 2008
I JUST BOUGHT A 2005 FORD F150 AND EVERYTIME YOU RIDE ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN 65 AND 75 MILES PER HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD. ITS REAL ANNOYING THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IT IS OR HOW TO FIX IT. *TR
Air bags, May 8, 2008
2005 FORD F150. REQUEST FOR A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT AN ON/OFF SWITCH IS NEEDED DUE TO THE HAZARD OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYING AND SENDING THE LAPTOP INTO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. THE CONSUMER STATED HE AND THREE OTHER FIELD TECHNICIANS HAVE LAPTOPS MOUNTED IN THEIR VEHICLES. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 5, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST SOME POWER AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH READ ENGINE FAILED SOFT MODE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, HOWEVER ONCE THE CONSUMER APPROACHED A LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE FAIL SAFE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THERE WAS A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
Power train, May 5, 2008
HAVING INTERMITTENT EXTREMELY VIOLENT SHAKING ISSUES WITH OUR '05 FORD F-150. IT ONLY HAPPENS NOW AND THEN, BUT WHEN IT DOES, YOU CANNOT EVEN STEER TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD. IT HAS NO RELATION TO SPEED OR BRAKING. WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED ONE OF THE ARMS, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I NOTICED THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH ALL YEARS AND NUMEROUS MAKES OF THE FORD TRUCK POSTED ONLINE UNDER "VIOLENT SHAKING". IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT FORD IS NOT LOOKING INTO, AND IT WILL CAUSE A DEATH, OR MANY IF IT IS NOT ADDRESSED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 1, 2008
FORD F150 BRAKE FAILURE, SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING TO WORK. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, COULDN'T AT A STOP SIGN, ROLLED THROUGH AND USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. *TR
Power train, Apr 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HE BELIEVED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 28, 2008
SUDDEN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON FORD F150 2005. RESULT OF VACUUM LINE POPPING OFF OF REAR INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 24, 2008
WE OWN A 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCREW PICKUP BOUGHT IN JUNE 2005. OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE THE TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN EITHER JUST COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. EXAMPLE- SITTING AT BANK DRIVE THROUGH- STOPPED- WHEN THE GAS WAS HIT TO MOVE FORWARD, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND IT TOOK BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE- WITH WHEELS SPINNING. WE BELIEVE IT TO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH CRUISE CONTROL. HAVE HAD TO DEALER ON 2 OCCASIONS THEY FIND NOTHING. LAST WEEK, I DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS COMING TO A STOP BEHIND A TRUCK AT A RED LIGHT. AS I BRAKED, THE ENGINE REVVED TO HIGH, WHEELS WERE SCREECHING, I KEPT BOTH FEET ON BRAKE- THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I THREW IT INTO PARK- STILL HAD ENGINE REVVING AND TURNED OFF KEY BEFORE IT STOPPED. WE HAD OUR PERSONAL MECHANIC LOOK AT IT. HE CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. I REFUSE TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE AND WANT IT ON RECORD THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT COULD KILL SOMEONE SOME DAY. ANY FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED. *TR 3/11/2010 UPDATE*CW INVOICE RECEIVED. UPDATED 09/13/10
Electrical system, Apr 23, 2008
PURCHASED A USED 2005 FORD F-150 FROM THE DEALER SHIP, TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I CHANGED THE PLUGS 5 OUT OF THE 8 BROKE OFF IN THE HEAD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 23, 2008
I OWN A 2005 F150 WITH A 5.4 ENGINE. THE TRUCK IS 3 YEARS OLD WITH 49,000 MILES. THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR WARNING. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE VACUUM HOSE THAT LEADS FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS WORN AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE ISSUE AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE WORN PART AND LABOR. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH I CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THE PROBLEM BEFORE AND THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE ISSUE. I HAVE A TOUGH TIME UNDERSTANDING HOW THIS TYPE OF BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR ON SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. I HAVE LOOKED OVER EVERYTHING THAT FORD GAVE ME WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THEM. NOTHING SAYS THAT THIS PART SHOULD BE REPLACED AT ANY MILEAGE. THEY CONCERN ME WITH FLUID CHANGES, TIRE WEAR, ETC. NOTHING ABOUT A HOSE THAT COULD PUT MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF MY FAMILY AND OTHERS IN DANGER. THE PART THAT FAILED IS LOCATED BEHIND THE ENGINE AND THE ONLY WAY TO SEE IF THE PART WAS WORN IS TO TAKE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR OFF. SO I CAN ASSURE YOU THIS PART IS NEVER INSPECTED UNTIL THE BRAKES FAIL. THE DEALER DID FIX THE TRUCK AT MY EXPENSE STATING THEY COULD DO NOTHING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD ALSO REPORT THE ISSUE TO FORD. I ALSO CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AND THEY AGREED WITH THE DEALER . NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. I NEED TO SEE THIS ISSUE IS PUT UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS MANUFACTURING ISSUE. THIS PART SHOULDN'T FAIL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND IF DOES THERE NEEDS TO BE TIME SPENT NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ISSUE. NOT SWEEPING IT UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. *TR
Parking brake, Apr 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PIVOT LEVER (EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE) WAS RUSTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,930 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,960.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 21, 2008
NORMAL BRAKING CAPABILITY WAS SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY LOST WITHOUT WARNING WHEN VACUUM ASSIST HOSE SEPARATED FROM FITTING ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VACUUM HOSE SEPARATED APPARENTLY DUE TO SOME SLIGHT BACK-PRESSURE THAT OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED. ORIGINAL DESIGN DID NOT INCLUDE A CLAMP ON THE HOSE. CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM REQUIRED REMOVAL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VACUUM FITTING; THE HOSE WAS REPLACED AND CLAMPED. MILEAGE WAS 76,442 AND EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER AND IT COST ME $782. IT IS VERY DISCONCERTING TO LEARN THAT NORMAL BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN BE COMPLETELY LOST IN THIS WAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. I BELIEVE THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY MUST BE HELD FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT WHAT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. I ALSO FEEL THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR COST OF REPAIR SINCE THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT KNEW OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED TO MODIFY THE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THEY KNEW THAT THE ORIGINAL COMPOSITION WAS WRONG. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 17, 2008
MY VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO START. WHEN IT DID START, I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE HARD. I PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE AND TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK. I LITERALLY HAD TO PUT 2 FEET ON THE BRAKES AND PRESS DOWN WITH ALL OF MY WEIGHT JUST TO STOP MY TRUCK. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY VACUUM LINE ON MY BRAKES THAT CAME OFF. IT IS GOING TO COST ME $375. THANKFULLY I WASN'T DRIVING FAST WHEN MY BRAKES GAVE OUT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A TURN OR APPROACHING A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOES NOT RETRACT. ON APRIL 16, 2008, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. ON JANUARY 7, 2008, THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER ON APRIL 21, 2008 TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,300. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM OCCURRED 5 TIMES PRIOR TO JANUARY 7TH 2008 AND 2 TIMES BETWEEN JANUARY 7TH AND APRIL 16TH. UPDATED 05/05/08 *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 10, 2008, crash
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT IN MODERATE TRAFFIC. I HAD 80 FT TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT 3/4 OF THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND WAS VIBRATING AS ANTI LOCK WAS ENGAGED. I RAPIDLY DEPRESSED THE PEDAL AGAIN AND THE SAME OCCURRED. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT THE BRAKES FINALLY ENGAGED BUT WAS TO LATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS I WAS ONLY 2 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME RESULTING IN A CRASH. MY SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 8-10MPH UPON IMPACT. THE SMALLER CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS KNOCKED INTO A THIRD CAR STOPPED AT THE LIGHT. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE TRUCK AND THE SMALLER CAR AND VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO THE 3RD VEHICLE. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND THE STREETS WERE COMPLETELY DRY. I COULD NOT GET MY VEHICLE STOPPED EVEN WITH NO LOAD OTHER THAN MY PASSENGER WHO IS A WITNESS TO THE INCIDENT. NO INJURIES OCCURRED IN ANY OF THE THREE VEHICLES AND NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. I AM SCARED TO DEATH AS I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN MY LIFE. THE BRAKES WORKED PERFECTLY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT AND THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE PURCHASED NEW AND ALL SERVICE RECORDS ARE AT THIS DEALER. THEY THOROUGHLY INSPECTED THE ENTIRE SYSTEM AND FOUND NO ISSUES. SYSTEM CHECK ON ALL SENSORS,LINES, ROTORS AND PADS WERE OK. PERFECT WORKING ORDER ? *TR
Seat belts, Apr 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS STUCK INWARD, WHICH PREVENTS THE SEAT BELT FROM CONNECTING SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT SERVICED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,431 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Air bags, Apr 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT IS A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND HE INSPECTED HIS VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE. THE SENSOR MODULE IS LOCATED IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER AND, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, BECOMES FROZEN, WHICH PERMANENTLY BREAKS THE SENSOR. HE ORDERED THE PART FROM THE DEALER AND REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSOR AS A TEMPORARY REMEDY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000. UPDATED 04/29/08. *LJ
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Apr 4, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE DEPRESSED THE CORRECT PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED, CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE PASSENGER PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND THE BUMPER SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGES. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AGAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE FILED COMPLAINT NUMBER 0405860938 WITH FORD. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD BE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE SHE WOULD HEAR FROM THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN OPEN INVESTIGATION NUMBER PE08001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000. UPDATED 4/29/08 *CN THE DAMAGE WAS MINOR. UPDATED 05/16/08
Steering, Mar 24, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ON INTERSTATE 77 THE TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL CRASHING INTO A BARRIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT TRAINED IN THE FIELD TO KNOW WHAT A TIE ROD WAS. A SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE AT THE MANUFACTURER FILED COMPLAINT# 0569400748; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP CALL. HE WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HIM SINCE HE DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AT A FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES OR CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE THE PART THAT FAILED AND PHOTOS. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,100. UPDATED 04-08-08 *BF UPDATED 04/08/08 *TR
Air bags, Mar 19, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS STOLEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE THIEF CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE WAS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 7, 2008
THE POWER BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO STOP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 6, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR CALIPERS FROZE. THE WHEELS BEGAN SMOKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CALIPERS. THE DEALER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT AN AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING, WHICH SATURATED THE BRAKE FUSE FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAL AND CALIPERS AND TURNED DOWN ALL FOUR ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR CALIPERS, REAR ROTORS, AND BRAKE PADS. THE CONTACT WANTED TO CHARGE HIM FOR THE BRAKE PADS (PARTS, NOT LABOR). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,250 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500. UPDATED 4/2/08 *CN UPDATED 04/02/08 *TR
Power train, Feb 20, 2008
FORD F-150 SUPER CREW WITH 57,000 MILES WILL NOT ENGAGE IN OVERDRIVE. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. AFTER PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND TESTING IT IN REVERSE AND DRIVE, I WAS ABLE TO RESUME BUT AS SOON AS THE TRANSMISSION REACHED OVERDRIVE IT DISENGAGED COMPLETELY. DEALER CLAIMS A PIN WAS BROKEN THAT LOCKS THE TRANSMISSION IN OVERDRIVE. *TR