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.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 4, 2005
ENGINE KNOCKS. *JB
Tires, Equipment, Aug 4, 2005
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT JACK THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE DOES NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH SO THAT HE CAN CHANGE A FLAT. THE FLAT TIRE WILL COME OFF, BUT THE REPLACEMENT TIRE THAT IS INFLATED WILL NOT GO ON WITH THE JACK FULLY EXTENDED. CONSUMER HAD A FLAT ON VEHICLE AT ON AUGUST 4, 2005 AROUND 1:00 AM. CONSUMER HAD TO CALL FOR HELP. HE WAS STRANDED DUE TO IMPROPER JACK. HE WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. TOW TRUCK DRIVER T CAME TO THE SCENE USED HIS JACK TO LIFT VEHICLE, AND TOW TRUCK DRIVERS JACK WAS ALSO TOO SHORT. HE HAD TO USE A 4X4 PIECE OF WOOD UNDER JACK TO CHANGE FLAT. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT JACK WAS PROBABLY MADE FOR A 15 INCH TIRE. THIS VEHICLE HAD 17 INCH TIRES. WHEN CHANGING THE FLAT WITH THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH VEHICLE IT FELL OFF OF THE JACK.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM
Tires, Aug 1, 2005
DT: CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES ON NEW 2005 FORD F150. HE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TIRES REBALANCED EVERY 100-200 MILES .THE DEALER REPLACED 3 OF THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET THEM TO BALANCE WITHIN THE LIMITS. THE FIRST TIRE WAS REPLACED AT 56 MILES. NOW THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAS A HUNK OF TREAD OUT OF THE TIRE. THEY WERE SAYING VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING TO CAUSE THIS, BUT VEHICLE HAS NOT HIT ANYTHING, AND THAT THE TIRE WAS A ROAD HAZARD . ALSO, IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THERE WAS VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH. THEY PUT A STABILIZER ON THE LEFT REAR IN THE FRAME TO TRY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT THE TIRES STILL WERE UNBALANCED. *AK
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 20, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2005 FORD F150 SURGED FORWARD. IT FELT LIKE CRUISE CONTROL KICKED IN. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALERSHIP CALLED FORD, AND THEY HAD THE ACCELERATOR CHIP REALIGNED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED THE SURGING CONTINUED. HE CONTINUED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD. ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER SERVICE THE ENGINEERS SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. CONSUMER WAS CURRENTLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, SO WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN LAST WEEK, AND THEY KEPT IT FOR A WEEK, AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. ON THE WAY HOME TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND SURGED FORWARD. DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER KEPT TELLING HIM TO CALL THE OTHER. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP AT LEAST FIVE TIMES, AND GOT A DIFFERENT SERVICE MANAGER EVERY TIME. THE PROBLEM STARTED THE NIGHT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 16, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2005 FORD F150 (LOBO EDITION) IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS IN JUNE 2005. WE PICKED IT UP A WEEK LATER SO THEY COULD INSTALL A BEDLINER.ON THE WAY HOME I CAME TO A STOPLIGHT,PRESSED THE BRAKE, AND THE TRUCK STARTED REVING(LIKE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS TOO!) SO I WAS AT THE RED LIGHT AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE TRUCK WAS ACTING LIKE IT WANTED TO TAKE OFF! MY HUSBAND DROVE IT AND IT HAPPENED TO HIM 3 TIMES(THE FIRST TIME I WAS WITH HIM). WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS COMING TO A STOP, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED (WHILE HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE!) HE ALMOST DROVE COMPLETELY INTO A DITCH. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED HE WAS IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY PICKED IT UP AND TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 80 MILES ON IT. THE FORD SERVICE MANAGER IN UVALDE TEXAS CALLED ME YESTERDAY AND SAID THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM SO THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 8, 2005, crash
DT: 2005 FORD F150 4 DOOR QUAD CAB. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE LAST INCIDENT THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. *JB
Tires, Jul 2, 2005
TIRES ARE NOT WEARING CORRECTLY AND SMALL PIECES ARE COMING LOOSE. FORD DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ANY HELP
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 05V266000 ON 6/25/05. CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM. THERE WAS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON 6/29, AND THEY STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PARTS. THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER TO KEEP CALLING. THE CONSUMER CALLED FORD AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM ON 6/30/05. A REPRENSATIVE TOLD OWNER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING FORD COULD DO TO GET PARTS ANY FASTER. WHEN THE OWNER ASKED WHO WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE IF THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT IT WOULD BE HIS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT HAD TO PAY. OWNER FELT THAT THIS WAS IRRESPONSIBLE ON FORD'S PART.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 27, 2005
2004 F-150 SUPER CREW STALLED AFTER DECELERATING AND AT LOW SPEED TURNING LEFT THROUGH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WAS ABLE TO ROLL THROUGH INTERSECTION WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND RE-START ENGINE AFTER COMING TO A STOP AND SHIFTING TO PARK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT A LOW SPEED OR TURNING.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 14, 2005
EXCESSIVE FRAME/TIRE "WOBBLE" 2005 FORD F150 4X4. VIBRATION AT 50-70 MPH, BRAKE PADS, ROTORS OVERHEATING CAUSING WARPED ROTORS THEN INCREASING VIBRATION WITH POSSIBLE "DEATH WOBBLE" . TESTED 3 2005 F150 WITH SERVICE MANAGER "LYLE" WHO CONFIRMED AND LATER BACKTRACKED WITH "FORD2005 F150 TRUCKS WOBBLE AND ITS NORMAL.........
Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 6, 2005
ON JUNE 4, 2005 AT ABOUT 6:30 PM I HAD LOADED UP SOME SCRAP ALUMINUM (FROM A SMALL SHED WE HAD TOOK APART) INTO THE BED OF MY TRUCK. AFTER FINISHING LOADING THE SCRAPS, I WENT TO SHUT THE TAILGATE WHICH STRUCK A THIN 1- 1 1/2 INCH WIDE PIECE OF SCRAP HANGING OFF THE END OF THE BED PART OF THE TRUCK ABOUT 1-2 INCHES AND THE TAILGATE CAME OFF IT'S HINGES FALLING ONTO MY RIGHT KNEE. I HAVE HAD TO GO TO THE ER 2 TIMES THIS WEEKEND. SATURDAY NIGHT I HAD X-RAYS THAT HAVE SHOWN THAT THE IMPACT OF THE TAILGATE FALLING ON MY KNEE FRACTURED MY KNEE CAP, I HAVE A TOMATO HEMATOMA IN MY KNEE, AND TORE A LIGAMENT IN MY KNEE. SUNDAY JUNE 5TH I HAD TO HAVE THE FLUID DRAINED OFF MY KNEE. TODAY (MONDAY JUNE 6) I WENT TO SEE MY DOCTOR AND WAS GIVEN A DATE TO HAVE AN MRI DONE FOR THIS COMING THURSDAY AND ALSO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE AN ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR.THIS WAS A BAD EXPERIENCE, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN ALOT WORSE IF IT HAD INVOLVED A CHILD BECAUSE THOSE TAILGATES ARE VERY HEAVY AND CAN CAUSE SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY TO HAVE THEM MAKE SURE THE HINGES ARE NOT FLAWED OR THE HINGES ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER AND THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WAS NORTH POINT FORD IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR. THE PHONE NUMBER TO THIS DEALERSHIP IS 501-945-1200.
Power train, May 13, 2005
I HAVE A 2003 F-150 WITH A 5.4 ENGINE. THERE IS SLACK IN THE TRANSMISSION AROUND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. WHWNEVER YOU SLOW DOWN THE GENTLY BUMP THE ACCELERATOR YOU HEAR A BUMPING NOISE. IS THIS NORMAL
Power train, May 9, 2005
DT: THERE IS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE IN THE REAR END WHEN TAKING OFF AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT JUMPS SO BAD SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND LET IT COOL OFF BEFORE RESUMING RIDE. IT'S BEING HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR THE PAST 2000 MILES. HAVE TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTOR AND THE DEALER. IT'S BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM ALONE. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IF THERE WAS NO RECALL THEY COULDN'T FIX IT BECAUSE ALL THE TRUCKS 2005 F150 REGULAR CABS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Air bags, May 6, 2005, crash
IN AUTO ACCIDENT AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED,, AROUND 45 MPH.. HIT TRUCK AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.. THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD I SPLIT THE OTHER TRUCK IN HALF.. I WAS DRIVING A F150, 2005. I BROKE MY NECK IN TWO PLACES...
Steering, Suspension, Apr 27, 2005
2005 FORD F150 SUPER CAB EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS GETTING OUT OF A U-TURN.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE WHEEL SHOULD GO BACK TO DEAD CENTER AFTER HAVE COMPLETED A TURN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRUCK WANDERED BOTH TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO EXPLAINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *BF
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 11, 2005
FORD F150 2005 , AFTER ABOUT 100 TO 150 MILES ON TRUCK DRIVING ON A ROAD WITH SLIGHT HILLS NOTICED VIBRATION , AT OR ABOUT 2100 TO 2400 RPMS IN ANY GEAR FLAT OR HILLY SURFACE AND AT ANY SPEED AS LONG AS 2100 TO 2400 RPMS ARE REACHED , TRUCK VIBRATES THROUGH OUT THE TRUCK , CONTACTED DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED 3 TIMES FIRST WAS TOLD TO BRING TRUCK BACK IN FOR FURTHER TESTING , SECOND TIME DRIVABLE TECH WENT FOR RIDE NOTICED VIBRATION , THIRD TIME SERVICE MANAGER DROVE TRUCK NOTICED VIBRATION , CONTACTED FORD , FORD STATES ISSUE IS NORMAL FOR TRUCK NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING , BUT HAS TSB FOR ISSUE 05-15 , SO I AM TO ASSUME THAT FORD IS NOW PRODUCING TRUCKS THAT VIBRATE AT SET RPMS . THE TRUCK NOW HAS ABOUT 650 MILES ON IT AND THE VIBRATION IS GETTING WORSE BUT FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE ISSUE.*AK
Power train, Apr 6, 2005
WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION LEVEL LINKAGE. *SC *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 24, 2005
ON 3-17-05 BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD JUMP THE CURB TO AVOID ANOTHER CAR. HAD TOWED TO MIKE SHAD FORD AND WAS TOLD "THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM!" ON 3-22-05 COMING TO A RED LIGHT MY BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. I APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STOPPED. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 19, 2005
A WEEK AFTER I HAD PICKED UP MY NEW 2005 FORD F150 LARIAT THE 5.4L ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND SPUTTERING. AFTER TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO FAULTY SPROCKETS ON THE CAM SHAFTS (BULLETIN SSM-18342). I BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE AND A WEEK AFTER GETTING IT BACK THE KNOCKING AND SPUTTERING IS STILL THERE AND GETTING WORSE. NOW I'M GOING BACK TO THE DEALER INSISTING THE ENGINE BE REPLACED. I DON'T EXPECT A LOT OF COOPERATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 24, 2005
THE COMPLAINANT PURCHASED A TRUCK FOR HIS BUSINESS AT THE COLORADO RIVER FORD DEALERSHIP IN BULLHEAD CITY AZ. THE DEALERSHIP OBTAINED THE TRUCK FROM CALIFORNIA AND HAD SAME DELIVERED TO BULLHEAD CITY. THE COMPLAINANT PICKED UP THE TRUCK AT THE DEALERSHIP AND IMMEDIATELY NOTED A PRONOUNCED ENGINE KNOCK. CALLING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ATTENTION TO THIS PROBLEM THEY TOLD THE COMPLAINANT THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE COMPLAINANT THEN MADE THEM START UP TWO SIMILAR TRUCKS ON THE LOT THAT DID NOT MANIFEST THE SAME KNOCK. THE COMPLAINANT REQUESTED A NEW TRUCK FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT REFUSED TO HONOR THE REQUEST. THE COMPLAINANT HAD THE DEALERSHIP CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IN DETROIT WHO ADVISED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO ACCRUE IN SOME 2004/2005 MODELS AND THAT TO CORRECT SAME A NEW PART HAD TO BE ORDERED WHICH THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLACE AS THEY LACKED THE PROPER TOOLS TO DO SO. THE DEALERSHIP THEN DISMANTLED THE ENGINE. THE COMPLAINANT AGAIN ADVISED THE DEALERSHIP THAT HE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THIS DEFECTIVE TRUCK, AS HE HAD PURCHASED A NEW TRUCK TO BE IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOW ATTEMPTING TO COMPEL THE COMPLAINANT TO ACCEPT A TRUCK THAT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY. TO DATE THE TRUCK REMAINS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE COMPLAINANT REFUSES TO ACCEPT THIS DEFECTIVE (FROM THE FACTORY) TRUCK AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO GIVE HIM ANOTHER NEW TRUCK IN LIEU OF THE DEFECTIVE ONE. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, CONSTANTINE "CHUCK" BENTAS. *NM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Equipment, Oct 5, 2004
I AM A INSPECTOR OF FINAL ASSEMBLY AT THE MILAN VISTEON PLANT IN MILAN, MI RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINAL INSPECTION OF FORD F-150 FUEL TANKS. THESE TANKS ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO PROCESS FAILURES IN THE THEMOFORMING STAGES. I HAVE BEEN ORDERED BY MY SUPERVISORS TO CIRCUMVENT QUALITY CHECKLISTS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD TO PLACE MISSED IDENTIFICATION STICKERS ON TANKS AS WELL AS QUALITY CHECK VERIFICATION MARKS DIRECTLY ON THE TANKS REGARDLESS OF MY DIRECT KNOWLEDGE OF THESES QUALITY STEPS HAPPENING IN ORDER TO MEET PRODUCTION GOALS.*AK