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, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 7, 2016
WHILE DRIVING 75 ON A TOLL ROAD THE ENGINE WENT INTO ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE, I LOST ALL POWER AND ALMOST WRECKED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TRYING TO GET TO THE SHOULDER, I WENT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY, 3 DAYS LATER SAME THING, I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MOTOR 5.4, WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON THIS ??
Visibility, Jun 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 141,000.
Visibility, Jun 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,740.
Engine, Jun 24, 2016
5.4 3V TRITON. WHEN THE TRUCK IS AT IDLE AT A NORMAL OPERATING TEMP, IT HAS A HORRIBLE KNOCKING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. FROM WHAT I AM READING THIS ENGINE HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAM PHASERS AND TIMING COMPONENTS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIMING CHAIN IS ABOUT TO FLY OUT OF THE ENGINE. I HOPE MY TRUCK DOESN'T GIVE OUT ON ME BECAUSE THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION TO WORK AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED. I BOUGHT A FORD FOR RELIABILITY, BUT UNTIL THIS IS FIXED I FEEL IT'S UNRELIABLE. I HAVE USED A FULL SYN OIL AND THE RIGHT MOTORCRAFT 820S FILTER. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO PAY FOR THIS AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM OVER AND OVER! RECALL THIS FORD!
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Jun 20, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE REVERSING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ONE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE CRASH SCENE TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 14, 2016
TRUCK BEGAN TICKING VERY LOUDLY, THEN BEGAN A KNOCKING NOISE, AND NOW THE ENGINE SHAKES THE TRUCK WHEN IDLING. CAM PHASERS BROKE APART CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TIMING CHAIN. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE AS WELL AS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE ASCENDING AN INCLINE IS FREQUENT. THE LOSS OF SPEED AND POWER HAS CAUSED US SEVERAL CLOSE-CALL ACCIDENTS. TRUCK WILL SIMPLY NOT ACCELERATE WHILE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRUCK CANNOT CATCH GEARS WHILE IN MOTION.
Steering, Power train, May 26, 2016
!. VACUUM ADVANCE CONTROL FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE GETS WET, LOOSES PRESSURE AND FRONT WHEELS ENGAGE SLIGHTLY, CAUSING WHEEL HUB DAMAGE. 2. STEERING BECOMES HARD, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. HARD TO INSPECT STEERING SHAFT UNTIL IT IS DISCONNECTED FROM STEERING RACK. COMMON PROBLEM WITH MID TO LATE 2000'S FORD CROWN VIC. POLICE VEHICLES. COME ON FORD, MAN UP AND MAKE THESE PROBLEMS A RECALL.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2016
MY F150 FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH WHERE IT ACTUALLY BROKE I WORK AS A WELDER AND I HAVE FIXED 3 DIFFRANT TRUCKS F150 AROUND THE SAME YEAR IT IS MOSTLY ON DRIVERS SIDE.
Engine, May 13, 2016
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE COUNTRY, AND SOMETHING FELT ODD. AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE, (MORE THAN NORMAL) AND WAS THEN VANISH AFTER 55 MPH. AFTER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, THE SHAKING GOT WORSE. MY FIRST THOUGHT, "I HAVE A MISFIRE ON ONE OF MY CYLINDERS". ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK MY TRUCK THROUGH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I THEN PROCEEDED TO TAKE IT TO MY DEALER BECAUSE AT THIS POINT IT WOULD BARELY GO OVER 40 MPH. THEY CHECKED THE CODE AND TURNS OUT THAT THE TRUCK HAS A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS; THAT WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THIS WEBSITE ARE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR AND ENGINE TYPE (5.4L V8 TRITTON). I NEED NEW VCT SOLENOIDS, NEW CAMPHASERS, TIMING ADJUSTMENTS, AND NEW CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSORS. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, THE COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS TO THIS ENGINE, HAPPENED YET AGAIN. BAD CAM PHASERS. HAPPENED AROUND 138,4XX MILES. NOT SURE IF ANY PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED THIS PART BEFORE OR NOT. BUT, IT SEEMS EVEN IF REPLACED, THE PROBLEM WILL STILL PERSIST IN THE FUTURE. THIS IS IN NEED OF RECALL.
Engine, May 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM PHASER, THE BEARING AND THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BACKFIRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, May 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Apr 26, 2016, fire
FUSE 14 CONTROLLING ABS MODULE, DTR SENSOR, REVERSE LIGHTS, PCV HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR, CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH AND DAYTIME HEADLIGHTS WAS REPEATEDLY BLOWING. TRUCK WAS SERVICED BY DEALER ON 3-23-16, REPLACING THE A/C COMPRESSOR. REPLACING THE A/C COMPRESSOR DID NOT RESOLVE ANY ISSUES. THE TRUCK WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 4-6-16 FOR THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME FUSE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUSE AND PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ON THE TRUCK, THEN INFORMING ME THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE OR LOCATE THE SHORT. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK UNTIL THE FUSE STARTED BLOWING MORE FREQUENTLY. THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN AFTER WORK WAS PERFORMED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE TRUCK ENGINE WOULD SURGE AS THE TRUCK WENT DOWN THE ROAD WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THE ISSUE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL HAPPENED ON 4-9-16. ON THE MORNING OF 4-10-16 THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AND PARKED IN THE DRIVE OF MY HOME. AFTER ENTERING THE HOUSE THE ALARM WAS HEARD SOUNDING ON THE VEHICLE, AT WHICH TIME I STEPPED OUTSIDE TO FIND THE TRUCK ON FIRE. THE FIRE SEEMED TO HAVE STARTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK.
Tires, Apr 19, 2016
INSIDE OF TIRE SIDEWALL SUDDENLY CRACKED OPEN LEADING TO RAPID PRESSURE LOSS. THIS SAME TIRE HAS BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER SIZES FOR THIS SAME FAILURE.
Engine, Apr 1, 2016
I DRIVE A 2005 5.4 TRITON AND AFTER 110000 MILES THE ENGINE HAS DIED. THE MECHANIC STATES ITS THE CAM PHASER AND I'VE SEEN SEVERAL WEBSITES COMPLAINING THE SAME ISSUE.
Suspension, Mar 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE SWAY BAR LINKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,050.
Engine, Mar 26, 2016
PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH 85,000. WHICH IS TYPICALLY A GOOD BREAK-IN POINT FOR A TRUCK. WELL AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE HOME FOR LESS THAN A MONTH I'VE NOTICED A TICKING IN THE ENGINE. A TICKING THAT I KNEW LITTLE ABOUT UNTIL FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THESE VEHICLES. SEEMS THAT ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE IN THE WORLD I'VE PURCHASED A FORD LEMON. THE ENGINES RARELY MAKE IT PAST 75,000-100,000. FORD AS A WHOLE ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND DELIBERATELY FIND WAYS AROUND HAVING TO TAKE THE LIABILITY ON. THE ONLY SOLUTION TO THE TICKING IS 1,500 IN REPAIRS OF THE CAM PHASER, WHICH IN A TIMELY MANNER MELTS LIKE BUTTER OR REPLACE IT WITH A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE ONLY TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME ISSUE. WHETHER OR NOT THIS VEHICLE IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. AN ENGINE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LAST MORE THAN 100,000 MILES. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN 500 MILES AND THE PROBLEM IS EVIDENT.
Steering, Mar 24, 2016
STEERING GETS VERY HARD TO TURN. HAVE TO "MUSCLE" THE STEERING BACK AFTER A TURN. POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. FORD MOTOR CO. HAS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON REPLACEMENT PARTS. I THINK THERE'S A PROBLEM.
Power train, Engine, Mar 19, 2016
MY TRUCK HAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 5.4L'S CAM PHASERS. THE TRUCK MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE AND SHAKES. TO REPAIR THIS, IT'S AROUND $3,000 AND ALSO I HAVE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH ALL 8 COILS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR $1,200 AND A KNOWN MISFIRE. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY FORD MOTOR IS AWARE OF THE ONGOING ISSUES IN THIS YEAR TRUCK AND HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. ALSO IF THE CAM PHASERS ARE NOT REPLACED THE ENGINE WILL BLOW!
Engine, Mar 5, 2016
ENGINE STARTED TICKING ENDED UP BEING CAM PHASERS AND NEEDED NEW MOTOR FORD KNOWS ITS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS.WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL ENGINE WEAR WHICH I FIND HARD TO BELIEVE AT 100,000MILES WITH RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE DONE TO VEHICLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WOULD BE THE BEST FOR ALL INVOLVED WHEN IT COMES TO THIS PRODUCT 7000 DOLLARS TO REPLACE MOTOR.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 4, 2016
KNOWN ISSUE WITH FUEL INJECTORS CAUSED PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE AT 45K MI. TOO MUCH FUEL WHEN COMPRESSED AND IGNITED BLEW THE PISTON APART. FORD REPLACED ENGINE. 80K MILES LATER SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDATION IS ANOTHER ENGINE. TWO 5.4L ENGINES WITH LESS THAN 130K OVERALL MILES IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. WEB SEARCHES SAY THERE IS CURRENT LITIGATION IN PROGRESS OVER THESE 5.4L ENGINES. I'M MAKING A FORMAL COMPLAINT THAT THE BASIS OF THE LAWSUIT HAS MERIT. FORD HAS ALREADY SETTLED A SUIT OVER THE SPARK PLUGS FOR THESE 5.4L BUT THE PROBLEMS WITH THESE ENGINES GOES MUCH DEEPER. I'M THANKFUL MY ENGINE FAILURES HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL INCIDENT.
Engine, Mar 2, 2016
F-150 BEGAN WITH A TICKING NOISE AND TURNED INTO A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, VEHICLE LOOSES POWER OR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. REPLACED COIL PACKS, AND SPARK PLUGS (ONE BROKE OFF DUE TO HORRIBLE DESIGN). BASICALLY, HAD TO TAKE APART THE ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACING SEVERAL PARTS TO STILL NOT HAVE A DRIVABLE VEHICLE. MECHANIC JUST INFORMED ME THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO DO BUT REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THANK YOU FORD I OWE ABOUT $8000 ON THIS POS. I HAVE ALREADY SUNK $1200 INTO THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOW BE LOOKING AT OVER $5000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. *TR
Engine, Mar 1, 2016
THE PHASERS AND TUNERS ARE SHOT INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISE WHILE MOVING
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 3, 2016
I PURCHASED MY 2005 F150 WITH A 5.4L TRINITRON ENGINE USED IN 2010. I COMPLETED ALL REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE USING THE RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS, MOST OF IT DONE IN FORD DEALERSHIPS. THIS 5.4L ENGINE IS A POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. I HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION DONE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT PASSED EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A TICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AND I HAD HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS, I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 98,000 MILES! THIS ENGINE IS A PIECE OF JUNK! FORD NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND ITS' "BUILT FORD TOUGH" TRUCKS AND MAKE THIS RIGHT. I CANT ENJOY MY TRUCK!!!
Engine, Jan 28, 2016
I PURCHASED MY 2005 F150 WITH A 5.4L TRINITRON ENGINE NEW IN 2005. I COMPLETED ALL REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE USING THE RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS, MOST OF IT DONE IN FORD DEALERSHIPS. THIS 5.4L ENGINE IS A POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. I HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION DONE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT PASSED EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A TICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AND I HAD HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER. AT THAT POINT, I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 62,000 MILES! NOW AT 105,000 MILES THE PLASTIC CAMPHASERS BROKE APART, THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND THE ENGINE IS BLOWN!! THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A FORD TRUCK TO LAST THAT LONG AND HAVE THAT MANY PROBLEMS. THIS ENGINE IS A PIECE OF JUNK! FORD NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND ITS' "BUILT FORD TOUGH" TRUCKS AND MAKE THIS RIGHT. I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2016
HAD TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS ON 2005 FORD F150. CAUSED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. I GOT THEM REPLACED AT FORD DEALERSHIP IN RICE LAKE WISCONSIN.