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.
Campaign 05T022000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,121 reports, newest first.
Structure, Apr 29, 2018
FRAME ON MY 2005 F-150 IS ROTTED AND HAS BECOME A SAFETY CONCERN.
Wheels, Apr 17, 2018
HAD WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SLOW LEAK IN REAR TIRE. TOOK IT TO LES SCHWAB TIRE AND THEY FOUND IT WAS A WELD THAT WAS FAILING IN THE ORIGINAL STOCK RIM. THE SPLIT WAS APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHES LONG. I THEN SPOKE TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO DENIED EVER HEARING ANY KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH A THING AND SIMPLY SAID YOU CANNOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE ON THE INTERNET AFTER I HAD GOOGLED THE ISSUE. HE SAID FORD TAKES THESE THINGS VERY SERIOUSLY BUT THAT THIS WAS SOMETHING BRAND NEW. HE KEPT INSISTING A 13 YEAR OLD TRUCK WILL HAVE ISSUES AND THAT I SHOULD LOOK AT THEIR NEW ONES...EVEN THOUGH THE INTERNET HAD ALL AGES OF RIM ISSUES RELATED TO THE F SERIES PICKUPS
Power train, Apr 6, 2018
WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE
Power train, Apr 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND DID NOT ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL KNIGHT FORD OF STILLWATER (4405 W 6TH AVE, STILLWATER, OK 74074, 405-372-7144) AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS UPDATED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 2, 2018
VEHICLE STALLS AND OR SURGES AND HAS DEAD SPOTS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE THE ISSUE IT STILL PERSISTS. LOOKING ON LINE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.2005 -2008 F 150 5.4. IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN TOWING A TRAILER MY WIFE HAS ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENTS A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE TOWING A HORSE TRAILER AND IS NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THE TRUCK. SPOKE TO FORD BUT NO REAL RESPONSE. I THINK THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT FURTHER ESPECIALLY WHEN CONSIDERING PEOPLE DO TOW WITH THEIR TRUCKS AND IT AMPLIFIES THIS ISSUE. THANKS MARIO .
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Mar 21, 2018
MY 2005 FORD F150 TRUCK HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS & SOME REPLACE TWICE & IM OVER IT IM ABOUT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK NOW IT SOUNDS LIKE MY ACULATOR AGAIN WITH THE SOUND OF METAL SCRAPING ON THE GROUND AND WHEN I SWITCH IT TO 44 THE SOUNDS STOPS .BUT IF ITS NOT IN 44 THE SOUND STAYS AND IT IS LOUD ! I HAVE SPENT SO MUCH GET MY TRUCK FIXED AND WHAT UPSETS ME IS I TAKE CARE OF MY TRUCK CHANGE OIL SPARK PLUGS EVERYTHING SINCE PURCHASED IN 2005 BRAND NEW AND IM OVER IT SOMETHING NEEDS TO DONE WITH ALL THESE PARTS DEFECTED AND IT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE.
Engine, Mar 16, 2018
FORD HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THEIR 2005 5.4L ENGINES IN THE F-150 TRUCKS. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED FUEL INJECTOR FAILURES BUT FAILED TO COVER THE RESULT OF THOSE FAILURES. I LOST SEVERAL INJECTORS WHICH RESULTED IN "DAMAGE TO OTHER POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS." THOSE COMPONENT WERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. BOTH OF MY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING AND FUEL CONSUMPTION INCREASED AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CONTINUED TO FAIL. EMISSION TESTING WAS NEVER PERFORMED OF THIS VEHICLE. I CAN BE ASSUMED THAT EMISSION TESTING WOULD HAVE FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER THE 07M08 COVERAGE.
Wheels, Mar 12, 2018
A WHEEL STUD, FORD P/N YL3Z 1107 AB, ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL/HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT TIGHTEN TO THE PRESCRIBED 150 FT-LBS TORQUE BECAUSE IT STRETCHED. THE WHEEL STUD STRETCHED 0.044" BEFORE I STOPPED TRYING TO TORQUE IT UP TO SPECIFICATION. THE WHEEL STUD AND NUT WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT INVOLVED. I BELIEVE THAT EITHER FORD HAS OVERSTATED THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OR THERE IS A MATERIALS AND/OR HEAT TREATING DEFECT. THE WHEEL STUD APPEARS TO BE ZINC PLATED. THE WHEEL BOLT TORQUE OF 150 FT-LBS IS LISTED IN REFERENCE MATERIALS AS THE TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR PLAIN, UNLUBRICATED M14 CLASS 10.9 STEEL FASTENERS. THE TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR ZINC PLATED M14 FASTENERS IS ABOUT 20 FT-LB LESS.
Engine, Feb 20, 2018
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE LEAKING AND CAUSING EXHUST FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. TRUCK HAS APROX 120,000, ISSUE STARTED AT AROUND 80,000. IT'S AT THE POINT NOW WHERE IT MAKES PEOPLE IN THE TRUCK SICK AND IT WON'T PASS STATE INSPECTION. CAM PHASERS MAKE NOISES AS WELL. WO KNOW WHEN THIS ENGINE WILL FAIL. COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 5.4 V8 ENGINE. WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE INTERNET.
Air bags, Jan 5, 2018
TAKATA RECALL---MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AROUND OCT OF 2015. I STARTED THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, PUT MY SEAT BELT ON, PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE AND THE BAG EXPLODED BEFORE EVEN LETTING OFF THE BRAKE. IT STARTLED ME BEYOND BELIEF, THE HORN WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THE CLOUD OF IGNITION WAS ALL OVER ME AND FILLED THE CAB, AND THE IGNITOR BRUISED MY HAND. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A RECALL AND I HAD IT TOWED TO LEIF JOHNSON FORD IN AUSTIN TX. THE VEHICLE SAT IN THEIR LOT FOR ONE WEEK AS THE DEALER AND MYSELF WENT BACK AND FORTH WITH FORD HQ IN MICHIGAN. I FINALLY ENDED PICKING UP THE TRUCK BECAUSE I NEED IT FOR WORK. FORD SAID THEY SENT ME RECALL NOTICES IN THE MAIL...I NEVER RECEIVED ANY. THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS OR NEW AIRBAGS. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A ROAD OR HIGHWAY I COULD HAVE EASILY CRASHED. I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH THIS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 13, 2017
UPON ACCELERATING WHILE MOVING THE VEHICLE JUMPS. SOMETIMES ONCE, SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE KICKING IN.
Power train, Nov 2, 2017
TRANS FAULT ERROR
Air bags, Sep 29, 2017, crash
VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. TRUCK WAS REAR ENDED (BY VEHICLE GOING ABOUT 35 MPH) AND THEN PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT. IMPACT WAS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO BREAK, BUT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.
Suspension, Structure, Sep 29, 2017
THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BUT ITS TILL 2004, BUT SHOULD BE EXPANDED. I HAVE A 2005 F150 WITH THE SAME ISSUES AS A 2004 F150 AND THE CHASSIS SUFFERS FROM MASSIVE CORROSION. MY TRUCK IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FRAME IS ROTTING THROUGH AND VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. IT CAN SEPARATE AT ANY TIME. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 88K MILES AND IT COULD SEPARATE AT ANYTIME. IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IT CAN BE FATAL. NHTSA YOU NEED TO INVESTIGATE AND RECALL THIS SERIOUS ISSUE RIGHT AWAY AND SAVE PEOPLES LIVES.
Power train, Sep 28, 2017
TAKATA RECALL AT 80,000 MILES F150 TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. HAD IT REPAIRED NOW IN LESS THAN 12,000 MILES GONE AGAIN.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 21, 2017
PURCHASED FORD F150 FROM OLD SAYBROOK FORD, FEB. 16. THE TRUCK HAS THE 5.4 ENGINE WHICH HAS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE FAILURE. DRIVING ON ROUTE 1 WHEN TRUCK ECCELORATES OR LOSES POWER. WHEN WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK THE CHAIN GUIDE WAS BROKE AND EATING THROUGH THE CASE. SPARK PLUGS GET STUCK IN ENGINE OR PROPEL THEM SELVES THROUGH THE TRUCK HOOD. DANGEROUS ENGINE TO HAVE ON ROAD. I OWE 8000.00 ON A TRUCK THAT NOW NEEDS 4-6000 WORTH OF WORK.
Engine, Aug 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, A TICKING TYPE NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL UNKNOWN DEALER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,600.
Structure, Aug 17, 2017
WHEN CHANGING THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 F150 I FOUND THE FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU THE EXTERIOR IS IN GREAT SHAPE WITH MINIMAL CORROSION.
Engine, Aug 15, 2017
FOLLOWING PURCHASE FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP WITH A TUNE UP AND MILAGE RELATED SERVICE COMPLETED MY 2005 FORD F150 RAN FOR LESS THAN 6000 MILES BEFORE A STUCK FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED A FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. AT THE TIME I WAS COMING TO A STOP UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A 18 MILE COMMUTE FROM MY PREVIOUS STOP. A METALLIC SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE DRIVE BECAME SHAKY AND WEAK IN ACCELARATION. I PROCEEDED 4 BLOCKS TO THE DEALERSHIP TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM.THE FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR WHICH WAS UNDETECTED UNTIL COMPLETE FAILURE AND RESULTING DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED BY OTHER FORD OWNERS ONLINE WILL COST MY FAMILY OVER $6000 WITHOUT A RECALL ON THE PARTS KNOWN TO FAIL WIDELY IN THESE VEHICLES.
Wheels, Service brakes, Jul 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE TWO FRONT WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AT LEAST EIGHT OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS12702472. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT CITED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IDLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO RESTART IT, BUT IT CONTINUED TO IDLE. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,778.
Engine, Jun 26, 2017
I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY 2005 FORD F-150 XLT 5.4L 3V 4X4 CREW CAB (VIN# AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) AND THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I CAN HEAR THE NOISE WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE, IDLING IN REVERSE, IDLING IN NEUTRAL, IDLING IN PARK AND TRAVELING UNDER LOW THROTTLE AND/OR POWER IN ANY GEAR(IT IS ESPECIALLY LOUD WHEN THE ECHOES BOUNCE OFF OF A HARD-SIDED BUILDING, SUCH AS A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT). THE EVENTS LEADING TO MY BREAKDOWN ON A BUSY ACCELERATION RAMP ARE AS FOLLOWS: MY VEHICLE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER ON AN ACCELERATION RAMP, SLOWING ME DOWN TO A CRAWL. IT ALSO CAUSED MASSIVE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN ROAD SPILLAGE, CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR ME AND THE PEOPLE AROUND ME. I'VE DONE SOME INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND HAVE PERSONALLY HAD THIS ISSUE FIXED ONCE. I'VE HAD IT FIXED AT A MECHANIC, THE RESULTING REPAIR COSTS ENDED UP BEING ~$3500. FULL DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR RECEIPT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, BUT THE MAIN ISSUES WERE THE CAM PHASER, AND TIMING CHAIN. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE UPON MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE NHSTA TO INVESTIGATE AND HOLD THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS "FORD") RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS POOR DESIGN CHOICE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL FOR EVERY FORD F-150 REPORTED WITH THIS ISSUE, AS WELL AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY DOCUMENTED REPAIRS CONDUCTED BY MECHANICS FROM FORD. THIS MAY BE AN OUTLANDISH REQUEST THAT MAY NOT EVEN BE IN THE NHSTA'S CUMULATIVE POWER, BUT, AS A TAXPAYER, A WORKING MAN, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, A HUSBAND, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE ACTION TAKEN BY THE PEOPLE I PUT MY FAITH IN, TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, AND GOOD DAY.
Suspension, Structure, Jun 26, 2017
FRAME RUSTED AND CRACKED, 72,000 MILES. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER. NOTE, ALL OTHER UNDERBODY COMPONENTS APPEAR NORMAL FOR AGE AND MILES; THOUGH I DON'T HAVE TOO MUCH FAITH IN REAR DRIVE SHAFT. LOCATION IS IN FRONT LEAF SPRING ATTACHMENT BRACKET ADJACENT TO FUEL TANK.
Suspension, Structure, Jun 14, 2017
FORD F 150 CRACKED REAR FRAME RAILS TRUCK MADE IN 2004 THEY HAD A RECALL FOR TRUCKS MADE IN 2004 BUT MY TRUCK IS TITLED AS A 2005 THEY MUST STILL HAVE HAD BAD FRAMES LEFT OVER THEY USED TO BUILD 2005 TRUCKS REAR OF TRUCK IS FLOATING WHEN YOU DRIVE IT.
Other or unspecified, Jun 9, 2017
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD TO BE REPLACED( AT A FORD DEALERSHIP ). THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS THE SHAFT THAT GOES FROM THE WHEEL INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD ADJUSTMENT ISSUES WHEN MAKING NORMAL TURNS( THIS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY ALSO MORE NOTICEABLE WITH QUICK TURNS AND WHEN EXITING ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND THE CURVE ,MAKING THE REAR END JUMP ON TURNS. WHEN DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE THERE WAS NO ISSUE PROBLEMS. SINCE REPLACEMENT THE SAME ISSUES STILL HAVE RECURRED. MY CONCERN IS THERE MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH THE FORD REAR END DIFFERENTIAL AND AXIAL PARTS BOTH ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PARTS THAT MAY MAKE THE VEHICLE HAVE SAFETY ISSUES PARTICULARLY IN TURNS CAUSING JUMPING OF THE REAR END