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.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 23, 2016
THE HOSES FROM THE WINDOW WASHER PUMP TO THE SPRAYERS HAVE DETERIORATED
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000. .....UPDATED 04/15/16 *BF *CN
Electrical system, Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT HEARD A BEEP SOUND PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Service brakes, Dec 3, 2015
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS LIT ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I HAVE READ THAT THERE IS A WIRING PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. FORD HAS RECALLED OTHER F150 MODEL YEARS BUT NOT 2005 F150S.
Engine, Nov 23, 2015
THE TRUCK HAS A TICKING SOUND INSIDE THE ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THAT NOISE SINCE I BOUGH IT. 3 YEARS AGO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. THIS YEAR ON NOVEMBER 4, I TOOK IT AGAIN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. ITS A BENT ROD. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I HAVE WILL NOT COVER ITUNLESS THE KNOW THE CAUSE OF IT. SO FORD IS SAYING ITS A DEFECTED PART. INSURANCE WONT COVER IT AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT!! IF ITS A DEFECTED PART, DON'T YOU THINK FORD SHOULD PAY!!
Engine, Nov 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE, THERE WAS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED EXCESSIVE OIL AT AN ACCELERATED RATE AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,500.
Engine, Nov 16, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN AND A CURB. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK, AND BACK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 15, 2015
SPARK PLUGS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO BE REMOVED/REPLACED. WENT TO MECHANIC TO BE REMOVED/REPLACED AND WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. MUST BE SOME DEFECT ON FORD'S PART.
Service brakes, Nov 12, 2015
THE WARNING LIGHT FOR BRAKES, ON THE DASH, STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME.
Engine, Oct 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SOLENOID FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Engine, Oct 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PUMP WAS NOT SUPPLYING OIL TO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,200. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN
Visibility/wiper, Oct 21, 2015
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FRAYED. WINDOW INOPERABLE.
Power train, Oct 20, 2015
REAR END SHAKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD ABOUT 60MPH. GETTING OFF GAS NOR PUTTING VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WOULD NOT STOP SHAKING. HAD TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE STARTING AGAIN TO MAKE VEHICLE DRIVE PROPERLY.
Air bags, Sep 25, 2015
UNIT WAS RECALLED,DEALER HAD VEHICLE 3 DAYS,ADVISED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TOOLS REQUIRED TO FIX THE AIRBAG AND CONSEQUENTLY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME LATER AND UPDATE PROGRESS ON COMPLETING THE RECALL.IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND NO CALLS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Engine, Sep 24, 2015
ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MY MECHANIC WHERE HE SAID A SPARK PLUG HAD FAILED. THE PLUG BROKE WHEN REMOVING. HE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE PLUG. THEN DUE TO A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD, HE REMOVED THE INTAKE AND FOUND THE SEAL HAD FAILED, WHILE IT WAS APART HE NOTED 2 LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS. ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS WERE REPLACED. IN AUGUST THAT SAME YEAR I REPLACED THE OTHER 7 SPARKPLUGS, HAVING 4 MORE BRAKE OFF. THE EXTRACTOR TOOL WORKED GREAT.
Steering, Sep 24, 2015
DRIVING VEHICLE HAVE NOTICED WHEN ENGINE IS IDLING, POWER STEERING IS SOMETIMES WEAK. FLUID IS REPLACED EVERY FALL, AS THE STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN A NOISY ONE SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NEW. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING FLUID WITH SYNTHETIC. IT WORKED THEN, SO I REPLACE IT EVERY YEAR. TODAY, WITH STEERING AT FULL LEFT LOCK, THE STEERING WAS STUCK AT THAT POINT. MOVED WHEEL BACK AND FORTH AND IT CAME LOOSE. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE SINCE. AS A NOTE AT 5 YEARS OLD AND 53,000 MILES POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE SPRUNG A LEAK UNDER THE CLAMP AT THE FRAME. REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET PART, AS DEALER COULDN'T GET THE PART. BACK ORDERED!
Power train, Sep 24, 2015
METAL SCRAPING SOUND FROM REAR END. MECHANIC HAS CHECKED AND SAYS PINION, BEARINGS, RING GEAR HAVE FAILED. LOOKS LIKE ITS A COMMON FAILURE. 9.75 RING GEAR, 3.55 RATIO
Service brakes, Sep 20, 2015
I WAS STARTING THE TRUCK TO LEAVE A WAL-MART PARKING LOT AND MY LEFT FOOT WHICH WAS ON THE BRAKE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK. I HAD NO BRAKES. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS STOPPED AND NOT ON THE ROAD WITH OTHER CARS OR GOING DOWN A STEEP HILL. I HAD THE AUTO SHOP TOW THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP. THEY FIXED TWO BRAKE LINES. COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.
Structure, Sep 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND THERE WERE FRACTURED AREAS IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL WELL ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Tires, Aug 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL AMERI-TRAC TIRES, SIZE: P255/70R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE TIRES EXHIBITED CRACKS IN BETWEEN THE TREAD PATTERN. THE TIRES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 16, 2015
ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WAS DRIVING MY F-150 PICKUP TRUCK DOWN STREET MAYBE 45 M.P.H WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MADE A LOUD NOISE AND FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR . ENDED UP THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAD BROKEN . THEN YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 M.P.H AND MY BACK WINDOW WAS OPEN ABOUT 2 INCHES I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO MAKE IT GO UP , IT MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND FELL INTO THE DOOR ALSO.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 29, 2015
I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD F-150 RIGHT OUT OF THE SHOW IN 2005 AND FIRST BEGAN HAVE JERKING ISSUES 6 MONTH LATER A MECHANIC THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. SINCE THAT TIME I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWICE IN 2008, A TIMING CHAIN AND BENT RODS IN 2014 AND CURRENTLY ANOTHER TIMING BENT RODS AND DEBRI FROM THE OIL PAN. ALL CAUSED FROM THE INITIAL FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR ISSUES CONTINUING FROM LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 2005. I'VE SENT OVER $9500 IN MECHANIC COST TO DATE.
Power train, Jul 14, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A SOUND COME FROM MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I DIDN'T LOSE POWER, BUT PULLED OVER TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. NOT NOTICING ANYTHING OBVIOUS I CHECKED THE FLUID LEVELS AND NOTICED THAT MY TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LOW. IT HAD BEEN CHECKED TWO MONTHS PRIOR DURING OIL CHANGE. I HAD NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKS. I FOUND A FORUM ON THE INTERNET THAT TALKED ABOUT TRANSMISSION FLUID GOING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSFER CASE, BUT UNABLE TO RETURN. THEY HAD A $20 SEAL REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FORUM HAD STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN CONDITION BUT NOTHING WAS BEING DONE BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. A MECHANIC HAD SAID THAT IT ONLY EFFECTED 17-18% OF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2004-2008. I CALLED TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS AND THEY KNEW THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON IT. IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS TO CHANGE, BY DROPPING THE TRANSFER CASE AND REPLACING THE SEAL. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WASN'T A RECALL AND THAT THEY COULDN'T HELP. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND POSSIBLY A CATASTROPHIC EVENT. I WAS TOLD BY FMC REP THAT SHOULD A RECALL OCCUR I COULD TAKE MY RECEIPT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THAT THEY WOULD POSSIBLY REIMBURSE ME. I DON'T FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE A KNOWN CONDITION BUT DO NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR ME AND OTHERS UNDER THE SAME SITUATION.
Engine, Jul 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Electrical system, Jul 4, 2015
A NUMBER OF WIRES LEADING FROM THE BODY INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAVE BEEN CUT/WORN POSSIBLY DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. THE RUBBER AND PLASTIC PARTS MEANT TO PROTECT THE WIRES WERE ALSO CUT/WORN. THIS HAS LED TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL ELECTRONICS IN THE DOOR INCLUDING POWER LOCK, POWER WINDOWS, AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF OF RADIO, DOOR CHIME, KEYPAD, AND MIRRORS. DISCUSSION WITH FORD DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST.