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.
Campaign 11V107000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 08V208000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E089000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E080000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E075000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E066000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E056000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06V033000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Jun 6, 2017
VEHICLE WENT INTO "FAILSAFE" MODE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR! AND MOST RECENTLY, TWO WEEKS AGO! BOTH AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON TWO DIFFERENT INTERSTATES IN FLORIDA! VERY DANGEROUS, AND HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE TO "LIMP" TO A SAFE PLACE TO STOP! MANY POSSIBLE CAUSES FROM ELECTRICAL, FUEL, OR ENGINE ISSUES THAT ARE WELL DOCUMENTED ON MANY INTERNET SITES AND F150 FORUMS! ALSO RUST ISSUES ON ROOF OF VEHICLE IN RAIN CHANNELS! VERY COMMON,AND VERY POOR DESIGN!
Engine, Jun 2, 2017
MY 2005 F150 XLT 4.6L ENGINE BLEW OUT THE #3 SPARK PLUG. THIS IS A TERRIBLE INCONVENIENCE AND FRIGHTENING TO THINK THAT IT COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME AND LEAVE YOU STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF "NO WHERE", A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, COULD EVEN BE LIFE THREATENING AND YET FORD WILL NOT OWN UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR INADEQUATE DESIGN. TO THINK THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME AND LEAVE ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF "NO WHERE" IS VERY FRIGHTENING AND COULD BE DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING. THIS COULD PROVE VERY COSTLY AT $280 A PLUG..
Engine, May 3, 2017
I WAS DRIVING IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 5.4 WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. IT WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I'M DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. JUST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING WHEN I STARTED TO LOOSE POWER, BUT THIS TIME STARTED HEAR A LOUD BANGING COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I DROVE THE TRUCK WITH ALMOST NO POWER TO THE MECHANIC. THERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT A CAM SHAFT ISSUE. AS THEY UNCOVERED THE ENGINE II WAS TOLD I WOULD A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $7500. AS I LATER WENT ONLINE I FOUND MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING WITH FORD 5.4 ENGINES. IT SEEMS TO ME FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT ARE NOT WILLING TO STAND BY THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTANANCE SINCE HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER OF THE TRUCK. I LOVE THE TRUCK BUT I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH FORD NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAVING ENGINEERED A BAD ENGINE. I THE SINGLE PROVIDER OF MY FAMILY AND DON'T HAVE MONEY TO BE THROWING AWAY ON NEW VECHICAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THE TRUCK STALLING OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGHWAY WAS COMPLETELY DANGEROUS AND I WAS LUCKY NOT BE HIT BY ANYONE ELSE. PLEASE HELP.
Structure, May 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME DISPLAYED EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/23/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED HE BELIEVES THAT THE FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO THE LIQUID SALT THAT MDOT PUTS ON HIGHWAYS AND FAILURE OF A WEAK FRAME MANUFACTURE. UPDATED 9/27/18*JB
Structure, Apr 28, 2017
2005 FORD F150, ONLY 85,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE OVERALL EXTERIOR BODY OF TRUCK HAS ZERO RUST AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. HOWEVER, THE MAIN "FRAME" OF THE TRUCK, WHICH SUPPORTS ALL THE WEIGHT AND STRUCTURE OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED THROUGH. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND HAVE OWNED MANY FORDS, AND OTHER TRUCKS. NEVER HAVE I HAD A FRAME OF A TRUCK RUST OUT LIKE THIS. THESE TRUCK SHOULD LAST 200,000 MILES +, AND I HAVE DONE JUST THAT ON PREVIOUS VEHICLES. HOWEVER, WITH THE BODY HAVING ZERO RUST, IT IS OUT OF THE NORM TO SEE THIS FRAME RUSTED THROUGH WITH HOLES IN THE MAIN STRUCTURE OF THE FRAME. I WAS ADVISED BY MULTIPLE AUTO SHOPS THIS CAN NOT BE WELD REPAIRED DUE TO SAFETY STANDARDS. FURTHER, IN ORDER TO FIX THE ISSUE AND MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE, THE ENTIRE FRAME MUST BE REPLACED. BEING THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT, I FIND IT ABSURD THAT THIS IS EVEN AN ISSUE. AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS SORT OF CORROSION ON THE UNDER BODY, AND YET THE QUARTER PANELS, TAILGATE, BUMPER ARE ALL ZERO RUST. IT IS EVIDENT THAT THERE IS A METALLURGICAL DEFECT IN THE STEEL USED FOR THIS FRAME. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS POSTINGS BY OTHERS OWNING THE 2005 MODEL AND MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. FRAME RUSTING OUT BEFORE IT EVEN HITS 100,000 MILES, AND THESE ARE DAILY DRIVERS. AS OF NOW, THIS VEHICLE IS DEEMED UNSAFE BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALER, AND EVEN THE MASTER TECHNICIAN ON SITE WAS PERPLEXED BY THE UNDERCARRIAGE CORRODING AS IT HAD, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE "CLEAN" INSIDE AND OUT, WITH NO RUST.
Seat belts, Apr 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THREE OF THE FOUR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. THE LOCATION OF THE SEAT BELTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED DUE TO AN EXPIRED WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 174,000.
Engine, Apr 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CAM PHASER ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM PHASER, SOLENOID, AND TENSIONER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTED WITH AN EVEN LOUDER NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.
Power train, Apr 12, 2017
NEW TRANS NEEDED, COMMON ON MOST F150. OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES AND WON'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 3, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND MISFIRED, AND SMOKE COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INITIALLY DIAGNOSED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT INJECTOR NUMBER 7 WAS NOT CLOSING CORRECTLY AND CAUSING THE FUEL TO ENTER THE CYLINDER. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM A RECALL ON THE INJECTORS. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.
Power train, Wheels, Engine, Feb 27, 2017
I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION LAST YEAR. JUST BLEW OUT OF NO WHERE. THIS YEAR ALONE I NEEDED NEW HUBS, ALL8 CYLINDERS HAVE A MISS FIRE MY TRUCK DROPPED FROM 60 TO TEN IN SECONDS SO SCARY
Structure, Feb 27, 2017
TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE (ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR THE OXYGEN SENSOR) AND WHEN THEY PUT THE TRUCK ON THE LIFT THE FRAME FOLDED BECAUSE IT HAD RUSTED OUT ON BOTH SIDES. I WAS STILL DRIVING THIS TRUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW AND IT WAS DRIVEWAY PARKED IN CONNECTICUT FOR THE 12 YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT. THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK IS A LITTLE OVER 40K AND THE BODY PARTS OF THE TRUCK LOOK VERY GOOD. I HAD TO SCRAP THE TRUCK FOR PARTS, VERY SAD. SOMEONE SHOULD NOTIFY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2005 F150S TO CHECK THE FRAMES BECAUSE I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS THIS BAD.
Engine, Feb 21, 2017
BOUGHT TRUCK NEW, HAS AN ENGINE TICKING THAT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER. PROPERLY SERVICED AS PER OWNERS MANUAL. ENGINE NEEDS REPLACED PER MECHANIC.
Suspension, Feb 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED BECAUSE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,433. UPDATED 06/01/17*LJ *CN
Structure, Jan 25, 2017
FRAME ON DRIVERS SIDE IS ROTTING AWAY.
Air bags, Jan 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A 15 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE AND A BLACK EYE, HOWEVER NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,450.
Service brakes, Jan 17, 2017
HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED SEVERAL YEARS BECAUSE IT WAS SHAKING AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. WELL IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN IF YOU ARE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED. BRAKES ARE VERY BAD AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 55,000 MILES ON IT AND SHOULD NOT HAVE WORN OUT BRAKES FOR THE SECOND TIME. SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. I AM TO THE POINT OF BEING AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MASH HARD ON THE BRAKE AND FEEL THE FRONT SHAKING BEFORE IT WILL FINALLY STOP!
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 11, 2017
CPSC;2005 FORD F-150 TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR WENT OUT AT 89446 MILES. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE WAS NOT INDICATIVE OF HAVING BEEN AT A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS ALSO DETERMINED THE INITIAL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED WITH SALVAGED/USED PARTS. *JB
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING INTIMITTENTLY THEN THE ENGINE AND MAINTANENENCE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR FILTER WAS OUTDATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Nov 29, 2016
TRUCK WAS BOUGHT AND I REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS AND EVEN HAD TO REPLACE A CLINOID BECAUSE WAS TOLD THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. ITS NOT... THERE IS A BALL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT KEEPS THE TRUCK FROM BUILDING ENOUGH PRESSURE TO BE ABLE TO SHIFT WHICH THROWS A CODE AND SAYS MISFIRE ON 6 BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW SO CLEARLY NOT THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE.. TRUCK FEELS AS IF FIXING TO FIE THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON START FLASHING BUT THROW NO CODES AND YOU CANT SPEED BACK UP BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE YOUR TRUCK IS ABOUT TO DIE AND YOU DON'T WANT TO BLOW YOUR MOTOR.
Engine, Nov 24, 2016
BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AT 150000 MILES. AFTER 5000 MILES THE LOUD TICKING THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE KNOWN FOR BECAME LOUDER. AT 161000 MILES THE ENGINE DIED. I STARTED IT UP IN MY DRIVEWAY ONE MORNING AND INSTEAD OF JUST TICKING, IT WAS KNOCKING 100X LOUDER. THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THEN IT JUST DIED. ALL THIS HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP, AND THEY SAID I NEED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK IF I WAS DRIVING AND THIS HAPPENED, WHAT THE OUTCOME WOULD BE. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ONLINE SAYING SIMILAR THINGS. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. THAT IS IRRESPONSIBLE, AND VERY DANGEROUS ON FORD'S PART.
Engine, Nov 17, 2016
#8 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS AND TORQUED. FOUR DAYS LATER #8 PLUG BLEW OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE SEAT BELT TENSION SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Service brakes, Engine, Aug 3, 2016
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY METAL STAND PIPE RUPTURED. THIS WAS WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF VACUUM AND LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND BRAKES WERE SLUGGISH. HAVE TO PUSH ALL WAY TO FLOOR.
Service brakes, Jul 25, 2016
THE BRAKES FADED DURING A EMERGANCY STOP ON THE HIWAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET STOPPED BUT THE BREAK PEDDEL WENT CLEAR TO THE FLOOR.I COULD NOT PUMP UP THE PEDDEL TO MAKE THE BREAKE WORK ANY BETTER.
Tires, Jul 21, 2016
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE PREVIOUS OWNERS DID THE TIRE RECALL.