2005 FORD F-150 Problems & Complaints
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VISIBILITY
240 complaints
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE FOR SECOND TIME ALLOWING WINDOW TO FALL AND SHATTER INSIDE DOOR WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. VERY DANGEROUS, VERY EXPENSIVE.
Jan 02, 2019
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.
Jun 29, 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.
Jun 28, 2016
THE WINDOW REGULATOR LINKAGE CONTINUALLY BREAK. FIRST INCIDENT WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND ON 7/14/14, THE RIGHT REAR DOOR. BY THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB, IT IS OBVIOUS THESE REGULATORS HAVE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT CAUSES PREMATURE FAILURE. THE ONLY WINDOW FALL INTO THE DOOR WHEN THE DEVICE IS OPERATED. *TR
Jul 15, 2014
WHEN I PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT AT APPROX. 5 MPH I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING HIT MY VEHICLES BACK DOOR. WHEN I LOOKED BACK ALL LOOKED NORMAL. A FEW MINUTES LATER I HEARD AIR BLOWING. LIKE A WINDOW WAS DOWN. REAR WINDOW HAD STARTED TO SLOWLY SLIDE DOWN. MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAD FAILED. 203.00 JUST FOR THE PART !!!! AND HE SAID MORE WILL BREAK TOO. NICE JOB FORD. *TR
Sep 17, 2013
+ 235 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
88 complaints
My airbag light is on and the dealership says I have no active recalls but when I ask about recall number 11V-107 no one can confirm the when and where for this recall. I would like it repaired at no cost and the criteria of this recall number.
Jul 25, 2025
No incident FAR SOME REASON MY AIR BAG LIGT STAY ON
Dec 18, 2023
When starting the truck the airbag light is illuminated and flashes.
Dec 04, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS). AUFFENBERG FORD O'FALLON (115 REGENCY PARK, O'FALLON, IL 62269, (618) 632-0090) REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AS WELL AS THE WIRING HARNESS ON MARCH 22, 2011, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. ON MARCH 25, 2015, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SAME PARTS, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED AGAIN AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR FLASHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE ONLY REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR ONE TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 18, 2018
I JUST PURCHASED A 2005 FORD F150,SO I CAME HERE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY RECALLS AND THEIR IS. 11V107000 IS THE RECALL NUMBER.I WILL ALSO ADD A PICTURE. WHAT DO I DO TO HAVE THIS FIXED?
Nov 10, 2018
+ 83 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
79 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Nov 21, 2024
WHEN TAKING MY VEHICLE OUT FOR TEST DRIVE AFTER PUTTING NEW BRAKES ON. WHILE DRIVING AN SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. WHILE CHECKING ONLINE I FOUND THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I WAS VERY UPSET TO FIND OUT FROM THE DEALER THAT IT'S GONNA COST $585.70 TO FIX ONE SPARK PLUG AND REPLACE COIL. I ASKED ABOUT REPLACING ALL THE PLUG AND THEY QUOTED $900 TO DO ALL OF THEM. AS A RETIREE OF FORD I THINK THIS IS CRAZY. THEY TELL YOU IN THE MANUAL THAT THE PLUGS ARE GOOD FOR 100,000 MILES. THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN EVEN IF WE REPLACED ALL THE PLUGS. I'M THINKING OF TRADING MY TRUCK OFF AND AM CONSIDERING ANOTHER BRAND. *TR
Aug 02, 2014
#3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING AWAY FROM HOME IN ANOTHER STATE. IN DRIVING TWO MILES BACK TO MY SON'S HOUSE, I HAD TWO EXPLOSIONS FROM EXCESS GASOLINE AND SPARK PLUG FIRING. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE ORIGINAL AND BLEW OUT BECAUSE OF THE FINE THREADS AND ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT AND SAFETY PROBLEM KNOWN TO FORD. TOWING AND INSERT INSTALLATION BY A FORD DEALER WAS $950. THE ENGINE IS A 4.6 V-8 UPDATED 05/17/12 *BF
Apr 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY, CAUSING THE SPARK PLUGS TO BE SPEWED FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 01, 2011
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK #5 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF THE BLOCK. WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING FUMES OR GAS VAPORS FROM THE SPARKPLUG HOLE AND THE SPARK FROM THE COIL PACK CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE OR EVEN EXPLODE!!!! CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Nov 10, 2011
+ 74 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
77 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the contact pulled the vehicle into a Home Depot parking lot, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. The Home Depot employees came out to the vehicle and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The Fire Department and Police Department were contacted; however, the contact was unsure if a report was filed for either department. The orgin of the fire was not confirmed however, the fire department informed that timing was critical because any longer the fire would have caused an explosion. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence, and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 360,000.
Dec 10, 2025
Spark plug blew out no check enginge lite until after coil an plugs replaced now motor has a knocking sound 5/23 not 1969 like date happended onlys puts down even if i select present day
Oct 31, 2025
SPARK PLUGS AND COIL PACK CONTINUE TO EJECT THEMSELVES FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD.(F150 BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG). THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM AND HAS OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON THE HWY., TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 30 MPH.
Apr 08, 2021
THE ENGINE TIMING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET. A FELLOW WHO HELPED PUSH THE TRUCK TO THECURB MENTIONED THE TRITON ENGINE IS 'KNOWN FOR THIS PROBLEM'.
Mar 09, 2021
MY TRUCK IS RATTLING BAD AND ITS THE TIMING CHAIN FORD SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS BECAUSE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. THE OIL SEALS ON THE TENSIONERS START LEAKING CAUSING THEM TO NOT KEEP THE CHAIN TIGHT LIKE IT SHOULD BE AND ALSO FAILS TO PUSH OIL AROUND TO THE RIGHT SIDE CAM WHICH CAUSES IT TO FAIL. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED IT IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE INJURIES IF THE TRUCK STALLS OUT. ALSO THE SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT OF THE HEADS CAUSING VERY HIGH REPAIR BILLS. THIS ALSO COULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT YET HAS DONE NOTHING TO MAKE IT RIGHT. FORD SHOULD STAND BEHIND THERE MISTAKE AND MAKE IT RIGHT FIX OR REPLACE THE ENGINE NO MATTER WHAT THE MILEAGE IS BECAUSE THEY KNEW ABOUT IT. MY TRUCK REPAIRS WILL COST OVER $7000 DOLLARS TO FIX BECAUSE FORD WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM THEY KNEW ABOUT. I CHANGE MY OIL EVERY 3000 MILES WITH VAL OIL AND LUCUS OIL STABILIZER BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE IT SEEMS TO HELP THE RATTLE ALITTLE BUT ITS JUST GOING TO GET WORSE AND I CANT AFFORD $7000 TO REPLACE AN ENGINE. *TR
Jun 01, 2020
+ 72 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
73 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact shifted the gear shifter into park and turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle rolled backwards again. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that upon inspecting under the hood, the contact became aware that the shifter cable had melted. The contact purchased a new shifter cable and replaced the shifter cable. The vehicle was started and driven to the residence. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred at night, which was dangerous for being on the side of the road. The contact stated that the shifter cable had melted again within 12 hours. The contact stated that the failure was the result of a design flaw. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
Aug 29, 2025
I don't even have 150,000 miles on this thing. I get it serviced regularly. I've used the 4x4 when needed, as I live in the Sierra Nv Mountains area. I don't overdo it, I don't abuse it. One day with "ZERO" Clues or indications my truck popped out of drive into neutral ON ITS OWN I put it back into drive. Then as I tried to accelerate NOTHING, I got a code/msg saying faulty transmission, my O/D kept turning off and on. I pushed it to the side if the road. I eventually got reverse back, 1st gear, but that's it. And NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. Its Automatically you need a transmission. [XXX]!! You go online and this is happening to TONS of people. Are you saying WE ALL NEED NEW TRANSMISSIONS?? Kinda odd same trucks, same issues on the same part. What's the common denominator here ford??? Your [XXX] transmissions. Figure it out!!! My truck is paid off and I can't even drive the [XXX]. I'm walking because of a [XXX] transmission, on top of paying over 20,000 you want me to dish out another 3grand for your [XXX]?? Nah... Figure it the [XXX] out. Take care of your customers as you should!!! Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Come on Ford. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Apr 28, 2025
Issues with transmission/ over drive snap ring vehicle only has 145,000 miles. This truck has many complaints and many failures and flaws that need fixed.
Oct 23, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALERS FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. THE TRANSMISSION COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED IN 2007. IN 2010, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SPILLED AND THE GASKET, FILTERS, AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UP HILL WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAULT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: N24150780-F193G8. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Sep 03, 2019
MY 2005 F150 HAS AN ELECTRONIC SWITCH TO ENGAGE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. IT HAS STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I'VE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL FROM 2004 ON UP. I NEARLY CRASHED WHILE DRIVING AFTER A SNOW STORM DUE TO THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE BEING INACTIVE.
Jan 30, 2019
+ 68 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
72 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop sign, he had to pump the brake pedal to fully stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Jan 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The driver immediately turned the steering to avoid hitting several kids that were crossing the street. During the failure, the brake warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the part to replace the ABS module was no longer produced by the manufacturer and was therefore unavailable for a repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Jun 03, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES STARTED TO PULSATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND AS A RESULT, THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 03/16/12*LJ UPDATED 04/19/12
Feb 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE STEERING TO WHEEL TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS AND BRAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 7,000 MILES OF DRIVING. THE DEALER HAD NOT GIVEN A REASON FOR WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Feb 02, 2012
I HAVE AN 05 FORD F -150 AND ONE NIGHT I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AT TOP OF HILL WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BUT TRUCK NEVER STOPPED THEN IT WENT COMPLETELY POWERLESS AT NIGHT. ROLLED DOWN HILL HOME WITH NO POWER OR LIGHTS IN NEUTRAL. HAD NO WARNING OR CHANGE IN BRAKES. OIL CHANGE AND CLOCKSPRING RECALL WORK DONE THE DAY BEFORE AT ALAN VIGIL DEALERSHIP. TRUCK HAS ONLY BEEN WORKED ON BY DEALER FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. TURNED INTO SOMEONE'S YARD AND DROVE TILL TRUCK STOPPED ON ITS OWN BEFORE TRYING TO MAKE IT GO HOME. I COULD HAVE HURT SOMEONE OR MYSELF IF I HAD NOT BEEN A SKILLED DRIVER.I TRIED TO TELL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE PART CHECKED OUT FOR DEFECT BUT THEY SAID IT JUST BLOWS A SEAL AT ANYTIME. I HAVE HAD DOZENS OF VEHICLES AND THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY MASTER CYLINDER THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 89000 MILES ON IT LOOKS AND DRIVES LIKE A BRAND NEW TRUCK. PLEASE HELP. NO ONE OR FAMILY SHOULD EVER HAVE MY EXPERIENCE. *TR
Mar 20, 2011
+ 67 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
50 complaints
This is an extended cab - 4 door - the rear doors are half doors with a a handle allowing entry and exit to and from the rear passenger seats. (It is not a crew cab 4 door). The doors LOCKED and the handles failed with a child in the rear seat. THe doors cannot be opened. The child and his mother had to climb over the center console to exit the vehicle. THe vehicle is at a mechanic who states no part are available to repair this faulty and unsafe door mechanism. Both rear doors are LOCKED. QUalified mechanic estimates the cost to rig a fix, in absence of any left door mechanism parts will be near or over $500.00. THe mechanic reports that the control cables from the handles to the door latch stretched and failed. If there had been a collision or engine fire, rear seated passengers would be trapped inside the vehicle. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED and REPAIRED BY FORD.
Jul 19, 2025
Frame started rusting through frame the inside out, first discovered in 2021. I had to have the frame repaired with no help from Ford in October of 2022
Feb 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when he had the vehicle serviced that the independent mechanic informed him that the front and rear frame of the vehicle was rusted and he should not be driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance but did inform the contact to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Aug 03, 2023
the whole frame is rusting out and the bed dipped and looks like it will fold in half.
May 09, 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the bed of the truck was lower than usual. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware of rust underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was rusted and that the sub frame was cracking and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the vehicle needed to be inspected. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Apr 27, 2023
+ 45 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
33 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96.000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT EXTREME FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFE MODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Oct 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO THREE OTHER VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Aug 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BOULDER IN A RIVER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Oct 21, 2013
WHILE APPROACHING A STOP DURING A HEAVY RAIN SHOWER I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHUDDERED VIOLENTLY. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT I WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ISSUED A VIOLATION FROM LOUISIANA STATE POLICE FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY. MY BELIEF IS THAT THE SHUDDERING WAS THE EFFECT OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATING. THE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES WAS RELATIVELY MINOR. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR A DEFECT BUT NONE COULD BE FOUND.
May 28, 2013
+ 28 more complaints for this component
TIRES
31 complaints
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE PREVIOUS OWNERS DID THE TIRE RECALL.
Jul 21, 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.
Apr 19, 2016
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.
Aug 17, 2015
GOODYEAR TIREWALL RUBBER PEELING, EXPOSING INNER LAYERS. *TR
Apr 02, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC BSW TIRES, SIZE: LT245 75 R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED ON THE SIDEWALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHANGED AND WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARD TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05T022000 (TIRES: TREAD/BELT), BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE SIZE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,125....UPDATED 02-13-13 *BF UPDATED 02-19-2013 *JS
Dec 17, 2012
+ 26 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
30 complaints
ENGINE CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. WOULD NOT RESTART. BECAUSE I WAS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD, THERE WAS A 2 CAR REAR COLLISION THAT OCCURRED BEHIND ME. REPAIRS WERE $400.00 FOR ME NOT TO MENTION THE COST AND INJURY OF THE OTHER CARS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT BEHIND ME. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS FUEL PUMP MODULE IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS TRUCK DUE TO CORROSION PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM A POOR DESIGN. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM. *TR
Mar 31, 2014
TRUCK STARTED STALLING IN TRAFFIC & INTERSECTIONS. HAD TO CONTINUE TO RESTART. FINALLY MADE IT HOME. THEN TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR. REMOVE & REPLACE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE (PART WAS SEVERELY CORRODED) TECHNICIAN WAS SURPRISED THAT THE TRUCK EVEN RAN. FORD PICK A POOR LOCATION FOR SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ITEM. REPAIR COST ME $413.08. *TR
Jan 20, 2014
TRUCK WOULD NOT START AFTER IT WAS PARKED. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT STARTED LONG ENOUGH TO DRIVER TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC FOUND A FUEL INJECTOR WAS STUCK OPEN POURING GAS INTO THE CYLINDER AND OIL. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER FOUND A FUEL INJECTOR WAS STUCK OPEN POURING GAS INTO THE CYLINDER AND OIL AND A BENT ROD, THEIR RECOMMENDATION IS A NEW ENGINE. FORD HAD ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08 TO COVER THE FUEL INJECTORS TO 11 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES BUT SINCE I WAS AT ALMOST 9 YEARS AND 134,000 MILES FORD NO LONGER CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COST OF REPAIR OF A KNOWN AND PUBLISHED PROBLEM OR TO ITS CUSTOMER. SOME SATISFACTION PROGRAM. *TR
Nov 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPILL FUEL INTO THE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE JOINT ON THE TANK HAD BECOME DELAMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,300. UPDATED 01/09/13*LJ UPDATED 1/11/2013 *JS
Nov 06, 2012
MY 2005 F-150 TRUCK STALLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE JUST OUTSIDE OF MY DRIVEWAY, MY NEIGHBOR AND I HAD TO PUSH IT IN AS TO NOT BLOCK MY STREET. LUCKILY IT DIDN'T DIE OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH I WAS ON FIVE MINUTES BEFORE IT DIED OUT. I WAS THINKING THE FUEL PUMP WENT, BUT WITH ONLY 68,000 MILES THAT WOULD NOT BE VERY GOOD. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON THE NET THIS LITTLE PART NAMED FUEL PUMP DRIVE MODULE GETS MY ATTENTION. I TOOK DOWN THE SPARE TIRE TOOK OUT THE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FPDM IN AND WOW THIS PART WAS CORRODED WITH A HOLE IN IT AND A CRACK!!! SO AFTER $144.00 FOR PART # 4L3Z-9D370-A FROM FORD DEALER AND ABOUT 45 MINUTES OF MY TIME, I'M ROLLING AGAIN, LUCKY FOR ME NO TOW FEES JUST A FEW BEERS FOR MY NEIGHBOR. WHAT A JOKE THAT FORD CAN ALLOW THIS BAD DESIGN TO CONTINUE AND NOT BE RECTIFIED BY RECALLING ALL THE VEHICLES THIS WAS INSTALLED ON. I GUESS THAT WONT HAPPEN TILL A FEW PEOPLE LOSE THERE LIVES BECAUSE OF IT. *KB
Feb 03, 2012
+ 25 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 122,180 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 216,350.
Jul 18, 2025
ON DECEMBER 3, 2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 PM OUR 2005 F150 BURST INTO BLAMES FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE APPROXIMATELY 3:30 PM EARLIER THAT DAY IN OUR PERSONALLY DRIVE WAY. WITNESS STATED THAT THEY SAW THE FIRE START NEAR THE ENGINE AREA OF THE TRUCK.
Dec 14, 2020
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.
Dec 30, 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.
Jul 04, 2015
AFTER THE RECALL TO PREVENT A SHORT BETWEEN HORN AND AIR BAG WAS COMPLETED IN 2011 A SHORT TIME THEREAFTER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THE HORN CAME ON BY ITSELF IN THE LOCKED VEHICLE WITH NO ONE IN IT. AFTER TRYING EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF LIKE STARTING THE ENGINE AND PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON NUMEROUS TIMES. I WAS ABOUT READY TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHEN IN ANGER I HIT THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD WITH MY HAND AND THE HORN STOPPED BLOWING. FROM THAT DAY ON THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS. AND THE HORN BLOWS HALF AS LOUD AS IT ORIGINALLY DID WHEN ACTIVATED. FORD SAYS ITS MY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS ALREADY COMPLETED. ONLY PROBLEM HERE IS THAT THEIR WAS NO PROBLEM AT ALL UNTIL AFTER THE RECALL WORK. *TR
Nov 18, 2014
+ 21 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
24 complaints
While changing the spark plugs 7 of the eight broke off in the engine block, the threaded section came out but the ceramic bottom portion is what broke. I find that this is somewhat common because Auto Zone rents a spark plug extractor specifically for this. My safety isn’t at risk. Problem not reported to a dealership yet. No inspection yet. The check engine light was on
Sep 08, 2025
The DMV has a extended warranty coverage on the fuel injectors .. coming up a recall at DMV. What do I do.
Jun 04, 2024
TRUCK FRAME RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE FRAME RUST IS EXCESSIVE AFTER TAKING GREAT CARE OF THE TRUCK.
Jun 21, 2020
WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND ON ONE OF THOSE OCCASIONS WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IT RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. *TR
May 24, 2020
THIS TRUCK IS VIRTUA;;Y RUST FREE ON BODY. THE FRAME HOWEVER IS RUSTED THROUGH NEAR THE GAS TANK. I HAVE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE. MECHANIC HAD TO TAKE IT OFF LIFT, BECAUSE IT WAS SO WEAK. COULD JUST BREAK WHILE DRIVING.
Nov 22, 2019
+ 19 more complaints for this component
STEERING
21 complaints
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.
Mar 24, 2016
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!
Sep 24, 2015
CORROSION OF THE U-JOINTS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT OF MY 2005 FORD F150 (4.6 L) IS CAUSING THE STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. STEERING WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER TURNING, EVEN AT MODERATE SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF IT HAS NO POWER STEERING. LUBRICATION OF THESE JOINTS WILL REMEDY THE PROBLEM FOR A PERIOD OF A WEEK OR SO, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER FORD MODELS WITHIN SIMILAR MANUFACTURE DATES. I LIVE IN A COLD WEATHER STATE WHERE THE PROBLEM IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES HAS BEEN NOTED TO BE MORE OF AN ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS DESIGN FLAW IN THE F150. THE COST FOR ME TO REPLACE THIS PART WILL RANGE FROM $300 TO $600. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE MADE WITHIN THE SAME ORIGINAL OEM DESIGN. THE PARTS NEED TO BE CORRECTED SO THAT REPLACEMENTS WILL NOT FALTER AS WELL. IT IS VERY SCARY TO THINK THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELY ON MY STEERING DURING DIFFICULT WEATHER SITUATIONS. *JS
Dec 03, 2014
I HAD PROBLEMS STEERING MY CAR FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY REPLACED THE SHAFT 8L3Z-3B676-B. THE SERVICE TECH SAID THE CROWN VICTORIA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND PART. HTTP://WWW.EDMUNDS.COM/CAR-NEWS/FORD-RECALLS-355000-VEHICLES-IN-US-FOR-POSSIBLE-STEERING-LOSS.HTML PLEASE DO SOMETHING, SO OTHER F150 OWNERS WILL BE WARNED, BEFORE THEY CRASH. THE REPAIR WAS OVER $400, BUT THAT MIGHT BE CHEAPER THAN CRASHING THE CAR. THANKS *TR
Jul 21, 2014
THE STEERING WHEEL ON THIS 2005 IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL AND FEELS VERY UNSECURED AS FAR AS IT BEING CONNECTED OR SECURED UNDERNEATH. IT IS ALSO DETERIORATING GREATLY IN THAT SAME AREA AT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL AND NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE. THE REASON I AM SO CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF ME AND ESPECIALLY MY FAMILY WHERE WE HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND WERE VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. MY WIFE HAS NEVER FULLY RECUPERATED FROM THAT HORRIBLE NIGHT. FOR HER TO DRIVE MY PICKUP AND FEEL UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A DEFECT THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY OBVIOUSLY OVERLOOKED OR IS NEGLECTING IS UNTHINKABLE. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH DUE TO A FRIEND OF MINE WHICH WAS KILLED IN ONE OF YOUR FORD EXPLORERS MANY YEARS AGO DUE TO DEFECTIVE TIRES FROM FIRESTONE. *TR
Mar 17, 2014
+ 16 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
18 complaints
Nothing has happened yet but frame of truck is rusting apart and suspension is going to fall off. This is not just this truck it’s lots of 04-06 f150
Mar 03, 2024
The undercarriage and frame is rusted .Ford said it was not under warranty and the truck was unsafe to drive. Most of the rust is mainly at the rear of truck and if the truck was hit in the rear it would be very unsafe to drive.
Mar 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving and making a turn at various speeds, there was an abnormal popping noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the spark plugs, cam shaft sensor, and coils were replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the CV axle boots were torn. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage 91,082.
Feb 10, 2023
The main frame is so corroded that it is unsafe to drive. The body has no rust and the engine only has 73,000 miles on it. I went to the Ford garage for new tires and they found the damage to the frame
Jan 11, 2023
This is the 2nd Ford F 150 pick up with which I've had rusted frames! The 1st, a 1999, I ended up junking. This one needs $2000 of welding to make the frame safe to drive. The proprietor of [XXX] Welding says he's done over 40 F 150's for the same problem with the frames. My mechanic, [XXX], at Shaw's Automotive, says he's seen F 150's that have collapsed around a lift when they were in for a simple oil change. The internet states this is a common issue with F 150's. SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY! These trucks should not be on the road until Ford repairs them or buys them back, like Toyota did in the 90's!!!! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Oct 26, 2022
+ 13 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
13 complaints
ON 9-14-19 I GOT INTO MY TRUCK TO DRIVE. WITHOUT REALIZING IT, MY SEAT BELT DID NOT RECOIL THE LAST TIME I GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK. WHEN I REACHED TO PUT THE SEAT BELT ON, WITHOUT KNOWING IT, THE SEAT BELT WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND THE SEAT RECLINING HANDLE. WHILE DRIVING I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE BELT MUST OF TIGHTENED UP MORE AND PULLED THE RECLINING HANDLE WHICH PUT ME IN A LATERAL POSITION WHILE DRIVING. IF I HADN'T PULL MYSELF UP BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND SLAM ON MY BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME! I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY TRUCK ANYMORE WITHOUT CHECKING ON THE SEAT BELT EVERY DAY.
Oct 09, 2019
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.
Apr 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Nov 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO BUCKLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Dec 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG AND WRIST. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Dec 05, 2012
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
FORD FUEL PUMP DRIVER CORRODES BADLY CAUSING NO START AND/OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ENGINE POWER. REDUCTION OF POWER OR ENGINE STALLING CAN AND WILL HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN ENGINE STALLS DRIVER CAN LOSE POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES AND CONTROL VEHICLE. THIS IS KNOWN BY FORD. FORD ALONG WITH A AFTERMAKET COMPANY HAS REDESIGNED THE PART. THE UPDATED PART HAS STANDOFFS ALONG WITH A PROTECTIVE COATING PREVENTING CORROSION. THE CORROSION OF THE PART HAPPENS FASTER IN THE SALT BELT STATES. I REPLACED MINE AND THE PART HAD A HOLE IN IT LETTING WATER AND PARTS OF METAL INSIDE UNIT. I STILL HAVE PART IF NEEDED. DO AN INTERNET SEARCH AND YOU WILL FIND ALLOT OF EXAMPLES OF THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE AFFECTS MILLIONS OF VEHICLES. *TR
Apr 26, 2014
I WAS PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE ENGINE WOULDN'T RESPOND. LUCKILY IT WASN'T ON A HIGHWAY THE ON COMING TRAFFIC HAD ENOUGH TIME TO AVOID ME. THERE WAS NO WARNING I THOUGHT THE TRUCK HAD DIED AND WENT TO RESTART BUT THE ENGINE WAS IDLING. I THEN PUT THE TRUCK INTO LOW TRANSFER AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO A SAFE PLACE BY IDLING UNTIL A TOW TRUCK COULD REMOVE IT. *TR
Oct 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REVERSE SPARK PLUGS WELDED THEMSELVES TO THE ENGINE HEAD. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A TUNE UP AND REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/05/12*LJ THE CUSTOMER STATED FORD REPLACEDTHE FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS. UPDATED 06/06/12 *JS
Apr 20, 2012
THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2010, IT NOW HAS HAPPEN THREE TIMES THIS YEAR MY 2005 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB HAS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, EITHER LOST ALL POWER OR THE ENGINE WAS REDUCED TO IDLE RPM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPEN SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. ITS HAPPEN IN ALL TYPS OF DRIVING, HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CITY DRIVING, ACCELERATION AND AT A STEADY SPEED. I HAVE HAD TO MANEUVER ACROSS BUSY FREEWAY LANES WHILE COASTING. IN THREE OF THE INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE ENGINE STALLED, I HAD TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. IN ANOTHER INCIDENT, THE ENGINE WAS IDLING SO P/S AND P/B WERE FUNCTIONING, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO THROTTLE INPUTS FOR ACCELERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE AND "WRENCH" WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE RE-STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE, THE WRENCH LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER RESTART, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL I HAVE IT RESET. I BEEN VERY FORTUNATE THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND COMES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING, IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. I NOW WILL NOT LET MY FAMILY DRIVE THE TRUCK. *TR
Dec 06, 2011
STARTING WITH A SERVICE ON 2/19/2008 THE TRUCK HAD BEEN IDLING REALLY ROUGH AND MAKING A TICKING SOUND WHEN STARTED. AT THAT TIME THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE NOISE WENT AWAY WITH FACTORY OIL AND FILTER. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED UP TO AND INCLUDING WHEN WE TOOK IT IN LAST WEEK WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS COULD BE FIXED WITH THICKER OIL, AND TO RETURN WHEN IT IS TIME FOR OUR NEXT SERVICE. THE SECOND ISSUE HAS PERSISTED SINCE MID 2010, IT IS A FOUL FUEL SMELL COMING INSIDE THE CAB, THROUGH THE AC VENTS WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED IN THE MORNING AND WHEN IDLING. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD OVER AND OVER AGING THAT NOTHING CAN BE FOUND AND THEY CANNOT SMELL IT. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THEY DROVE THE TRUCK AROUND DURING A SERVICE ON 8/17/2011 TO SEE IF THEY COULD SMELL IT, YET OUR MILES IN AND MILES OUT ON OUR SERVICE RECORDS BOTH STATE 47,771. NOT SURE HOW THEY DROVE IT WITHOUT CHANGING THE MILES. OUR TRUCK BARELY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT, IT IS SERVICED REGULARLY YET IT IDLES HORRIBLY, SMELLS OF FUEL AND GETS 7MPG. SOMETHING HAS TO BE WRONG! *TR
Nov 14, 2011
+ 7 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
11 complaints
WE PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES HANKOOK KONTROL P255/65 AND DROVE THE TRUCK LESS THAN A WEEK AND THE SIDE WALL BELT IN THE TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT NO ROUGH DRIVING, NO EXCESSIVE DRIVING JUST TO AND FROM WORK ON A CLEAN HIGHWAY WITH NO DEBRIS. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY AND HE WAS ABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK INTO THE DITCH AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE ON A TWO LANE HIGH WAY THAT HAD A LOT OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HWY 53 IN JOLIET, IL DRIVING STRAIGHT SOUTH AND THERE WAS A LARGE BANG NOISE AND THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT WITH A BELT BLOWN ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL BEFORE THIS KILLS SOMEONE. WAS TOLD BY BE DEALER THAT IT WOULD NOT BE WARRANTED AS THE TIRE WAS USED A FEW DAYS AND THEY ARE HARD TO DEAL WITH WHEN IT COMES TO A WARRANTY ISSUE
Sep 04, 2020
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
Apr 17, 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.
Mar 12, 2018
HUBS GRINDING, VIBRATING AND SLOWING TRUCK DOWN. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TOO SOON FOR A VEHICLE LIKE THIS. AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WENT OUT AT A STOP SIGN WITH NO WARNING THEN SHUT THE TRUCK OFF COMPLETELY. *TR
Jan 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL EXHIBITED SIGNS OF FAILING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND ADDED MORE AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS FRACTURED. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,148 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,200.
Mar 22, 2011
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
9 complaints
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!
Jan 17, 2017
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.
Jul 25, 2016
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.
Dec 03, 2015
THE WARNING LIGHT FOR BRAKES, ON THE DASH, STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME.
Nov 12, 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.
Sep 20, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
8 complaints
FRAME RUSTING TERRIBLY AND FRAME CRACKING NEAR DRIVERS SIDE FORWARD LEAF SPRING MOUNT. TRUCK HAS ONLY 128,000 MILES. DO NOT HAUL OR TOW ANY WHERE NEAR THE TRUCKS CAPACITY. NORMAL DRIVING AND MINOR OFF ROAD USE.
Apr 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CRACKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON A LIFT. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO PLACE ON THE LIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO FREDERICK MOTOR COMPANY (1 WAVERLEY DR, FREDERICK, MD 21702, (800) 734-9118). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.*BF*JB
Dec 17, 2019
TWO MECHANICS AND ONE AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND REPORTED THAT THE CHASSIS IS HEAVILY CORRODED THROUGHOUT FOR THE VEHICLE'S AGE AND IS NOT SAFE FOR TOWING. ONE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK WOULD REQUIRE OVER $1,000 OF WELDED STEEL REINFORCEMENTS TO MAKE TRUCK TOWE WORTHY. ALSO GAS TANK CAN FELL DUE TO THE TANK HOLDER STREEPS ARE ATTACHED TO THE CORROTED CHASSIS.
Jun 25, 2019
I HAVE A 2005 F150 FX4 THAT I BOUGHT IN 2010. IN 2017 WITH THE TRUCK BEING 12 YEARS OLD. I HAD TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROAD BECAUSE OF FRAME ROT! THIS WAS MY BABY AND TAKEN WELL CARE OF. BOTH SIDES IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE ARE ROTTED OUT TO THE POINT A JACK JUST GOES RIGHT THROUGH THEM. THE INSPECTION FAILED BECAUSE IF THEY WOULD HAVE LIFTED IT, IT WOULD HAVE FOLDED IN HALF. ALSO HAS A BROKEN FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING. I SHOULD HAVE A VEHICLE WORTH AROUND 8-10 GRAND THAT IS GOING TO SELL FOR SCRAP METAL PRICED. WHY ARE AMERICAN AUTO MAKER NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING DEFECTIVE VEHICLES? MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE WAS AN 199O TOYOTA TACOMA THAT HAD A FRAME ROT RECALL AND MINE WAS SPOTLESS. FAST FORWARD, BOUGHT AN AMERICAN MADE VEHICLE THAT COST ME 15 GRAND AND GOT 6 AND A HALF YEARS OUT OF AND NO ONE HOLDING FORD RESPONSIBLE! SICKENING!
Apr 12, 2019
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.
Sep 29, 2017
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Nov 19, 2018
UPON ACCELERATING WHILE MOVING THE VEHICLE JUMPS. SOMETIMES ONCE, SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE KICKING IN.
Nov 13, 2017
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
Jan 12, 2016
I ATTEMPTED TO START MY TRUCK, IT TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT START. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT NEW, AND FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE NO START CONDITION TO BE THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. (PART NUMBER 5L3A-9D370-AA) I ASKED TO HAVE THE PART SAVED FOR MY INSPECTION. WHAT I FOUND WAS VERY DISTURBING. THE ALUMINUM CASE OF THE MODULE WAS CRACKED IN HALF AND HAS A DIME SIZE HOLE ERODED THRU. BY CHANCE, ONE OF MY WORK ASSOCIATED WHO HAS A 2004 F150 HAD A FLAT TIRE THIS MORNING (JUST THREE DAYS AFTER MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROBLEM) AND HAD THE SPARE TIRE DOWN. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH HIS TRUCK AND FOUND HIS TRUCK TO HAVE A MODULE IN AS POOR CONDITION AS THE ONE I HAD REPLACED. I TOOK A PICTURE THAT I WOULD BE HAPPY TO FORWARD. TWO ADDITIONAL WORK ASSOCIATES WITH 2004 - 2005 F150'S HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRUCKS, I HAVE ALSO READ SEVERAL ONLINE POSTS TODAY OF THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF NORMAL WEAR OF A PART, THIS IS A DEFINITE DESIGN FLAW AND SAFETY ISSUE. THE MODULE IN QUESTION IS MOUNTED ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE. THE TIRE IS MOUNTED FOR STORAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK. THE ALUMINUM COVER OF THE MODULE IS MOUNTED AGAINST THE STEEL AXLE AND SEEMS TO ACT LIKE A SACRIFICIAL ANODE AS THE MODULE COVER ERODES AND CRACKS TO THE POINT OF NEAR TOTAL DESTRUCTION EXPOSING A CIRCUIT BOARD TO THE ELEMENTS. IT WOULD SEEM THIS MODULE WOULD BE PLACED IN AN AREA THAT WOULD BE LESS LIKELY TO DESTROYED BY THE ELEMENTS OR ENCAPSULATED OR COATED IN A WAY THAT PROTECT IT. ANY VEHICLE THAT CAN BECOME SUBJECT TO STALL FROM A FAILED PART IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND ON THIS SCALE SHOULD BE CAUSE FOR RECALL CONSIDERATION. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR "PARTS AND LABOR" AT A DEALERSHIP IS APPROXIMATELY $400.00. *TR
Apr 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER BEING SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Oct 09, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
8 complaints
I STARTED THE TRUCK AND THEN TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROST, WHICH I RARELY USE. IT WAS ABOUT 55 DEGREES OUTSIDE. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES I HEARD A HISSING NOISE THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND THEN A HEARD LOUD POP AND THEN THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. MANY OTHER ARTICLES ON THE WEB INDICATE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE REAR DEFROST. I CALLED FORD AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER AND COMPENSATION TO HAVE IT FIXED EVEN THOUGH IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND GOT GLASS IN HER HAIR. *TR
May 05, 2015
REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING AND WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR. HAD MY DAUGHTER DONE THIS WHILE DRIVING SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN SCARED BY THE LOUD POPPING NOISE AND POTENTIALLY CRASHED INTO OBJECT INJURING HERSELF AND OR OTHERS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THE TRUCKS WITH THE PLASTIC PARTS AND FALTY MECHANISM. SEARCH THE WEB AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE . YEARS 2004-2006. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL!! *TR
May 12, 2013
I JUST BOUGHT THIS VECHILE WITH IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE, MADE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND .....THEN A LOUD BANG AS THE WINDOW FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR! I'M VERY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT TOTAL MY VECHILE AS I WAS PULLING INTO MAIN TRAFFIC ON A BUSY ROAD THAT I LIVE ON! THIS WAS MY DADS OLD VECHILE AND HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE.....NOT TO LONG AGO! ALSO HAVE BEEN DOING SOME DIGGING ON THIS ISSUE AND I SEE THAT QUITE A FEW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGHT THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL! JUST MAKING FIRST FEW PAYMENTS AND BOOM!!!! THERE GO'S A BUNCH OF MONEY ON A SAFETY PART THAT REALLY NEEDS FIXED! FORD .........WAKE UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE ALREADY!!! *TR
Oct 03, 2011
WHILE DRIVING OUR TRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SLOWLY LOWERED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT RAISE UP. THIS WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 ABOUT 2PM, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN AND WOULD NOT RAISE UP. I TURNED OFF THE HWY I WAS ON AND LUCKILY AVOIDED A WRECK. TODAY SEPT. 29, 2011, I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TOLD THEM ABOUT THE WINDOW AND THE PREVIOUS WINDOW BEING FIXED, GAVE THEM MY VIN#, NAME, TELEPHONE# AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALL'S AND THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS AND CANNOT HELP US FINANCIALLY WITH THIS PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM, I WAS FILLING A COMPLAINT WITH THEM AND NOTIFYING YOU. *TR
Sep 26, 2011
DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW IS HAVING ISSUES ROLLING UP. WILL ROLL DOWN FINE, BUT WHEN I GO TO ROLL IT UP, GETS STUCK HALFWAY THROUGH. I HAVE TO GRAB TOP OF THE WINDOW TO FORCE IT BACK ALL THE WAY UP. I HAD THIS PROBLEM 2 YEARS AGO WHEN TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND DEALER REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. NOW I'M ALREADY HAVING THE SAME ISSUE ONLY 2 YEARS LATER- I READ A TON OF POSTS ON THE WEB AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORDS AND SHOULD BE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THERE ARE REPORTS OF WINDOWS SHATTERING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR BEING ONLY ROLLED UP HALFWAY WHEN THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP- ALSO WHAT IF I GET STUCK IN A BAD PART OF TOWN, LIKE COMPTON, CA AND MY WINDOW WON'T ROLL UP? *TR
Sep 10, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE SPEED CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL DISCONNECT STOPPED WORKING. SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECT WAS ACHIEVED BY USING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL BUT IF THE STOPPING SITUATION HAD BEEN AN EMERGENCY ONE, AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE RESULTED AS THERE WAS ABOUT A 1.5 SECOND DELAY FOR ME TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AND CORRECT THE SITUATION. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70MPH ON I-10 WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED, I WENT TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY TO GET FUEL AND WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED, THE SPEED CONTROL BEGAN ATTEMPTING TO RESUME THE ORIGINAL 70MPH SPEED BY REVVING THE ENGINE. LATER I DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR ON THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED AND WHILE THE BATTERY HAD ENOUGH VOLTAGE TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE VOLTAGE GAUGE HAD NOT MOVED YET, THE BATTERY DID NOT HAVE A FULL 12.5V OUTPUT. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR DOES NOT HAVE A FULL CHARGING VOLTAGE INPUT, IT SEEMS TO STOP WORKING. THEREFORE, THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECT FAILED AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE EVEN THOUGH THE MOTOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS CONTINUED FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. IT SEEMS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR IS VERY VOLTAGE DEPENDENT (WHICH WAS NOT THE CASE ON OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED). I NOTIFIED FORD OF THE SITUATION AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AND HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING IN RESPONSE. I GOT RID OF THE VEHICLE AND PURCHASED A DIFFERENT ONE AS I BELIEVE IT IS NOT SAFE AND COULD RESULT IN TRAFFIC TICKETS/ACCIDENTS (NO BRAKE LIGHTS) AND SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECT FAILURES (ACCIDENTS) IF THERE ARE VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Jan 06, 2012
THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I WANT TO BE CLEAR THAT THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT THE RESULT OF A FLOOR MAT OR DRIVER ERROR. AT NO TIME DID THE DRIVER HAVE HER FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR NOR WAS THERE AN OBJECT ON, AROUND, UNDER, OR OVER THE ACCELERATOR. INCIDENT: ON 18 FEBRUARY 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 1230 PM MY WIFE, MOTHER IN-LAW, FATHER IN-LAW AND INFANT DAUGHTER WERE PROCEEDING NORTHBOUND ON WATER TOWER RD. LOCATED IN BENTONVILLE, AR. THERE WERE ZERO DISTRACTIONS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND MY WIFE WAS FULLY ALERT WITH NO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND WEATHER WAS SUNNY WITH GREAT VISIBILITY. AS THEY APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION OF WATER TOWER RD. AND BATTLEFIELD BLVD. AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MILES PER HOUR, MY WIFE BEGAN BREAKING. AFTER PLACING HER RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHE IMMEDIATELY NOTICED/HEARD/FELT/EXPERIENCED INCREASED ACCELERATION AND DECREASED BREAKING POWER DURING HER ATTEMPTS TO STOP. SHE IMMEDIATELY INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ENSURING HER RIGHT FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE ENGINE CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS TO INCREASE SPEED WHILE MY WIFE FOUGHT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THEY PROCEEDED INTO AND THROUGH THE VACANT INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MILES PER HOUR AND FORTUNATELY WITHOUT INCIDENT. MY WIFE'S EFFORTS TO STOP THE VEHICLE CONTINUED BEYOND THE INTERSECTION FOR AN APPROXIMATE 150 - 200 FEET. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CEASED ITS EFFORTS TO ACCELERATE AND CAME TO REST AT THAT POINT. AFTER REGAINING THEIR COMPOSURE, MY WIFE PUMPED THE BRAKES IN EFFORT TO DETERMINE THE MALFUNCTION. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND FEELING COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN, THEY PROCEEDED CAUTIOUSLY ONLY TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN ONCE MORE. THIS SECOND OCCURRENCE HAPPENED LESS THAN MILE FROM THE PREVIOUS LOCATION WITH MY WIFE BEING PREPARED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. DURING THIS OCCURRENCE SHE PUMPED THE BRAKES AND STOPPED THE INCREASED REVOLUTIONS OF THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Feb 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE DEPRESSED THE CORRECT PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED, CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE PASSENGER PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND THE BUMPER SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGES. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AGAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE FILED COMPLAINT NUMBER 0405860938 WITH FORD. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD BE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE SHE WOULD HEAR FROM THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN OPEN INVESTIGATION NUMBER PE08001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000. UPDATED 4/29/08 *CN THE DAMAGE WAS MINOR. UPDATED 05/16/08
Apr 04, 2008
WHILE TRYING TO STOP MY FORD F-150 TRUCK, I WAS ACTUALLY HITTING THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME AS I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL. I COULD NOT TELL THAT IT WAS HAPPENING UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. AS I PSHED ON THE BRAKE THE TRUCK DID NOT SEEM TO SLOW DOWN NEARLY AS FAST AS IT SHOULD HAVE, SO I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKE AND THAT DID NOT SEEM TO WORK PROPERLY, THEN I REALIZED THE RIGHT EDGE OF MY FOOT WAS ACTUALLY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, BUT YOU COULD NOT REALLY FEEL IT SINCE IT HAS VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. WHEN I REALIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELRATOR, BUT TO DO SO I HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKE A BIT. WHEN I DID THAT, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD TOWARD THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND HIT IT. IT HAPPENS BECAUSE AS YOU ARE HITTING THE ACCELERATOR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, THE ENGINE REVS UP TO HIGH RPM, AS YOU TRY TO GET YOUR FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND RELEASE THE BRAKE A BIT, THE CAR THINKS YOU WANT TO GO FAST AND TAKES OFF BECAUSE OF THE HIGH RPM. THIS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AGO, BUT IT JUST SEEMED LIKE AN ODDITY AT THE TIME SO I DID NOT REALLY THINK IT WAS A BIG DEAL. THEN IT HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN YESTERDAY WHEN I NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY BECAUSE EVERYONE HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME, SO WHEN I WENT TO HIT MY BRAKES, I INADVERTANTLY WAS HITTING THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME, IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AS I PLOWED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD PLENTY OF ROOM IN FRONT OF ME, AT LEAST 10 TO 15 FEET OR MORE, AND WE WERE ONLY TRAVELING BETWEEN 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR. I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD THIS OCCUR TO THEM. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING VEHICLES FOR THIRTY YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME UNTIL I DROVE THIS TRUCK, AND IT HAS NOW HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I AM DRIVING THIS TRUCK SINCE AUGUST THIS YEAR. *NM
Oct 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPROPER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WHICH MADE THE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH DIFFERENT ON EACH SIDE OF AN AXLE. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM AND THE CONTACT REQUESTED THAT THE BRAKE CHAMBERS BE REPLACED AND EACH OF THE SERVICE CHAMBERS MUST BE OF THE SAME SIZE ACROSS THE VEHICLE'S AXLES. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HAS CAUSED TROUBLE WHILE THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS INADVERTENTLY IT BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. *NM
Sep 07, 2006
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW LOWERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP, BUT IT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
Aug 06, 2019
THE HOSES FROM THE WINDOW WASHER PUMP TO THE SPRAYERS HAVE DETERIORATED
Jan 23, 2016
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FRAYED. WINDOW INOPERABLE.
Oct 21, 2015
I HAD JUST ROLLED UP THE WINDOWS ON MY TRUCK, WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP COME FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER THE WINDOW DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO. THIS IS TWICE IN THE 8 YEARS I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS SINCE SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. *TR
Feb 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED TWO YEARS PRIOR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,491.
Aug 26, 2013
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
6 complaints
EXPERIENCE I GUESS THE THEY CALL IT THE DEATH WOBBLE. MAKES MY VEHICLE FEEL LIKE IT NOT ME A TING TO RUN RIGHT THE STEERING IS WEIRD AND CAN'T GET FORD TO CHECK IT OUT TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON WITH IT THEY SAY JUST GET AN ALIGNMENT BUT THAT ISN'T HELPING
Feb 08, 2020
THE LOWER UJOINT ON THE STEERING COLUMN IS FREEZING UP FROM CORROSION. IN THE PAST I HAD NOTICED IT WAS GETTING HARDER TO STEER SO I WOULD SPRAY THE JOINTS WITH PENETRATING OIL AND THEY WOULD IMPROVE. TODAY THE JOINTS WERE SO BAD IT WAS AS IF THE POWER STEERING HAD GIVEN OUT, TO THE POINT I PULLED OVER TO CHECK THAT I DIDN'T BLOW A POWER STEERING HOSE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THIS TRUCK UNTIL THE PART IS REPLACED BUT AT A COST OF $200 FOR THE PART IT WILL HAVE TO BE PARKED FOR A WHILE. I UNDERSTAND NORMAL WEAR BUT THIS IS COMMON ENOUGH TO DRAW SOME ATTENTION I HOPE. *TR
Feb 28, 2015
OUR 2005 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY, (WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES) CONTINUES TO HAVE INSTANCES OF EXTREME FRONT END SHAKING WHEN CROSSING BRIDGES AND GOING OVER ANY SIZE BUMPS IN THE ROAD, (BIG OR SMALL). WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE IS 'OUT OF CONTROL'!!! THIS IS A SEVERE AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT FORD NEEDS TO RECALL. IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. IS IT GOING TO TAKE A FATAL CRASH TO GET THE ATTENTION FROM THE FORD MANUFACTURER????? OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT???? THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS DENY THERE IS ANY ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE, HAVE PAID PRIVATE MECHANIC TO INSTALL STABILIZER, ETC., BUT PROBLEM IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. DUE TO THIS BEING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A FORMAL RECALL PROCESS BEGIN. *TR
Dec 12, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 45-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES MODERATE TO SEVERE SHAKING. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE NOT A FACTOR. THE SHAKING IS SO SEVERE THAT THE CONTACT HAS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, BRAKE PADS, AND ROTORS WERE CHANGED, BUT THAT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO RAISED AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE SHAKING OCCURRED. WHEN THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE SHAKING STOPPED. ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER DISASSEMBLED AND REBUILT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, WHICH WAS DRAGGING AND WORE OUT THE LINING. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. UPDATED 09/12/08. *JB
Aug 15, 2008
I HAD ABOUT 9500 MILES ON MY 2005 F150 WHEN THE ALIGNMENT NEEDED REPAIR. I HAD IT ALIGNED AT A LOCAL DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T GET MY STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT WITH THE ROAD. HAD TAKEN BACK SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEY STILL COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. TRUCK STILL HAS A HARD PULL TO THE LEFT WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHTENED OUT. *JB
Jan 19, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
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 .
Apr 02, 2018
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.
Apr 03, 2017
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 ??
Jul 07, 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.
Mar 04, 2016
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.
Jul 29, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
FORD DESIGNED THE FACTORY SPARK PLUGS AS A TWO PIECE DESIGN. ONCE THE TRUCK REQUIRES A TUNE UP THE CURRENT SPARK PLUGS BREAK IN HALF AS THEY ARE REMOVED CAUSING AN ADDITION COST FOR EXTRA LABOR AND SPECIAL TOOLS DESIGNED TO REMOVE THESE PLUGS. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE FORD DEALER WHO THEN BROKE 6 OUT OF 8 PLUGS UPON REMOVAL AT AN EXTRA COST OF 80 DOLLARS A PIECE. THE TUNE UP WHICH ONLY INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OFF THE OLD AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEWLY DESIGNED ONE PIECE SPARK PLUGS ENDED UP COSTING ME 1000 DOLLARS. THESE SPARK PLUGS ALSO BREAK INSIDE THE ENGINE CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TR
Sep 25, 2014
YES MY 4X4 IS NOT WORKING AND I HAVE READ OVER 300 POST EASY ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM PEOPLE ARE HAVING. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH MY TRUCK. OBVIOUSLY IF THERE ARE THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME YEAR OF TRUCK AND SAME PROBLEM WHY ISN'T FORD DOING A RECALL? THEY SAY THE PROBLEM IS THE IWE, SOLENOID, THE PROBLEM WHY IT HAPPENS IN THE FIRST PLACE IS THERE ISN'T A RAIN COVER OVER THE SOLENOID UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO BECAUSE MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT! FORD PLEASE DO A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR EVEN DIE! I DO BELIEVE THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ISSUE AND HAVE A RECALL TO GET THESE VEHICLES FIXED. *TR
Dec 14, 2011
FORD MOTOR COMPANY-THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN PUT OUT SHOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CAM PHASERS AND CAM CHAIN TENSIONER CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MAKE NOISES AND THEN ENGINE FAILURE THERE HAS BEEN LOTS OF COMPLAINTSTO FORD WITH NOTHING BEING DONE IF YOU WHERE DRIVING ONTHE ROAD AND THE ENGINE BLEW COULDCAUSE A ACCIDENT I CONTACT FORD AND THEY HAVE ALL MOST ADMITTED TO IT THAT THEY NEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE HAS BEEN 1092 COMPLAINTS OVER THIS PROBLEM AND NOTHING DONE. I CONTACTED FORD AND THAT'S HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT YOU THEY KEEP SAYING THERE SENDING THE COMPLAINT TO ANOTHER DEPT..BUT THIS IS APROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CORRECT BEFORE THE ENGINE WAS RUINED. *TR
Apr 06, 2010
WHILE DRIVING, THE VACUUM SOLENOID FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRIES TO ENGAGE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE - EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- RESULTING IN A HORRIBLE SOUND. THE SOUND WAS "LIKE I HAD RUN OVER A SHOPPING CART OR HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD AND WAS DRAGGING IT UNDER THE TRUCK". THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN TWO DAYS IN LESS THAN 30 MILES OF TOTAL DRIVING. THE NOISE IS SO LOUD AND ALARMING THAT IT MADE ME IMMEDIATELY APPLY THE BRAKES AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD HIT SOMETHING/SOMEONE. AT FIRST I WONDERED IF MY MUFFLER OR DRIVE SHAFT OR SOME OTHER PART HAD FALLEN OFF OF THE TRUCK. THIS "FALSE ENGAGEMENT" OF THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN ALL KIDS OF DRIVING CONDITIONS (SLOW, FAST, BREAKING OR ACCELERATING). A NEW, REDESIGNED (NOW HAS A COVER ON IT TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT- WHICH WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE) VACUUM SOLENOID WAS INSTALLED ON TRUCK - A $27.00 PART. DEALERSHIP KEPT OLD PART. TECH. AT DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS PART WILL GO BAD AT SOME POINT AND NEED REPLACING ON ALL THE TRUCKS WITH THE PART. HE SAID "NOT IF BUT WHEN". FORD KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM - HENCE THE REDESIGNED PART. FORD HAS NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THIS PART AND IT'S IMPENDING FAILURE. *TR
Mar 21, 2009
5.4L, SUPERCREW-- ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY FORD AT 38,000 MILES (AFTER COMPLAINT TO FORD CUST SVC) DUE TO INJECTOR FAILURE AND CYLINDER HYDRA-LOCK. NOW AT 46,000 MILES, COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ONLY USED FOR DAILY DRIVER, NO TOWING, NEVER OFF-ROAD. TRANSMISSION FAILED ON INITIAL START ON 60 DEGREE MORNING, NO PRE-FAILURE INDICATORS. PAID $2800 FOR TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I HAVE NOTICED A FAIRLY LARGE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS REPORTED ON SUB-STANDARD FACTORY TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE PARTS ON FORD TRUCKS. *TR
Dec 10, 2008
+ 1 more complaint for this component
PARKING BRAKE
6 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY DURING THE TRAVEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HOUSING FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PERTAINING TO THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,500.
Jun 11, 2009
AFTER RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE CONNECTION OF THE CABLE TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL FAILED. WHEN THE CONNECTION FAILED IT CAUSED ALL OF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO COME LOOSE AND BIND, THUS CAUSING ALL OF THE INTERNAL PARTS TO BECOME DISLODGED. ONCE ALL THE PARTS BECAME DISLODGED THEY STARTED TO RATTLE AND BIND INSIDE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE DISC/DRUM ASSEMBLY AND BRAKE SHOES FOR THE PARKING BRAKE. *TR
Sep 26, 2008
2005 FORD F150 LEFT REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT RELEASE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATING EXCESSIVE HEAT ON AXLE. MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10024843. *TR
Jul 06, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PIVOT LEVER (EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE) WAS RUSTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,930 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,960.
Apr 22, 2008
ON 3 OCCASIONS THE REAR PARKING BRAKE HAS HUNG UP AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE CHATTERING AND SHUDDERING AT SPEEDS OVER 10MPH. CAUSED THE PASSENGER REAR BRAKE ROTOR AND ASSEMBLY TO BE SO HOT THAT SMOKE WAS EVIDENT. CAUSED CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO FAIL WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILE FOR THE 3RD TIME. DEALER SAID TO DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE OR PULL OFF THE GLUED BRAKE LINING AND NOT TO USE IT ANY LONGER. ON LAST OCCASION NEW ROTOR AND CALIPER WAS INSTALLED LEAVING THE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTED WELL AWAY FROM THE DRUM AND I WAS SUGGESTED TO NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE BECAUSE THIS IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH OTHERS. *TR
Jan 12, 2008
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
5 complaints
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!
Mar 19, 2016
I OWN THE ABOVE MENTION VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO DISCLOSURE TO ME AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE OF A VERY SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THE SPARK PLUGS THAT COULD AND LIKELY WILL BREAK OFF IN THE ENGINE DURING REPLACEMENT AND THE EXTREME COST IN CHANGING THESE PLUGS AROUND 900 TO 1000 DOLLARS IF NO PLUGS BREAK OFF AND EVEN MORE IN THE PLUGS DO BREAK OFF OR HEADS HAVE TO REMOVED TO EXTRACT THE PLUGS EVEN WORSE PIECES OF PRSHELL COULD FALL INTO THE ENGINE CYLINDER AND CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE TO AROUND 8000 DOLLARS NOW THAT I AWARE OF THE EXTREME COST 3 OR 4 TIMES THE AMOUNT FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF CHANGING SPARK PLUGS IN THESE FORD VEHICLES FORD IS NO HELP AT ALL SAYING ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE I CANT HELP IT THE DESIGN FLAW WITH THESE LONG 2 PIECE PLUGS IS SO SERIOUS AND THE PRICE GOUGING OF THE CONSUMER FOR THE COST TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS IS SO EXPENSIVE AND SO BAD I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THE FEDERAL GOV SHOULD STEP INTO THE MATTER AND HELP THE CONSUMERS OUT AND NOT ALLOW FORD TO GET BY WITH THIS EXTREME BAD DESIGN FLAW AND THE OUTRAGEOUS COST THEY ARE CHARGING AND THE FED GOV SHOULD FORCE FORD TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AND MANDATE THAT FORD EAT THE COST OF CHANGING THESE SPARK PLUGS AND PUT IN THE NEWLY DEVELOPED PLUGS THAT ARE NOT PRONE TO BECOME SEIZED TO THE ENGINE AND FORD SHALL DO SO AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER SAFETY OR NOT IT IS JUST UNBELIEVABLE THEY CAN GET BY WITH SUCH A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH SUCH A HIGH EXPENSE TO THE CONSUMER FOR SOMETHING THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ROUTINE. *TR
Jan 12, 2015
TRUCK WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE ON START UP. VERY DIFFICULT TO GET HOME IN TRAFFIC. "FIX" WAS NEW THROTTLE BODY FROM FLECTHER FORD. $582.38. SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD. *TR
Aug 07, 2014
I BOUGHT A 2005 FORD F 150 USED NOT KNOWING ABOUT THE ENGINE AND REAR END PROBLEMS UNTIL I HEARD THE RATTLE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I GO ASK DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM HE SAID THIS TYPE ENGINE WAS FROM FORD WAS NOT GOOD LUCKY FOR ME THEY WERE REPAIRING ONE IT HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG OUT AND THEY WERE REPLACE PARTS FOR THE CAM HE SAID GET RID OF THE TRUCK OR RUN IT TILL IT BLOWS UP IT HAS NO POWER IT STALLS IN THE MOST BAD PLACES I AM AFRAID I AM GOING TO HAVE A WRECK AND HURT SOME ONE FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE ENGINE AND FIX THE REAR END PROBLEM ALSO I DON'T HAVE 5 TO 8 GRAND TO FIX IT. *TR
Jun 04, 2014
FIRST OFF I WANT TO SAY THAT I WORK FOR FORD AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THE FIRST OF THE TWO ISSUE I HAVE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED AND I'M NOT 100% SURE ABOUT THE DATES THAT THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED ON. MY TRUCK HAS SOUNDED LIKE IT HAS A DIESEL ENGINE IN IT SINCE I BOUGHT IT BRAD NEW IN 2005 AND AFTER TALKING TO SOME GUYS AT WORK I FIND OUT THAT IT IS CAUSED BY CAM PHASERS THAT ARE IN THE 2004-07 5.4LITRE ENGINES AND IF THESE FAIL YOU HAVE TO GET A NEW MOTOR WHICH I WAS TOLD JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO WOULD BE $8900.00 WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IF YOU LOOK THEM UP ONLINE YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS IS A HUGE AND COSTLY PROBLEM. MY SECOND ISSUE IS I HAVE HAD MY REAREND REBUILT TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME WAS BEFORE IT WAS OUT OF IT 36,000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY, THE SECOND TIME WAS BEFORE IT WAS OUT OF THE 100,000 EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED SO LUCKILY THOSE TWO TIMES DID NOT COST ME ANYTHING BUT NOW IT NEEDS IT AGAIN AND THE MECHANIC TELL ME IT COULD COST $5000 SO WITH THE MOTOR ISSUE AND THE REAREND ISSUE I COULD POSSIBLY SPEND $14,000 IN REPAIRS WHICH AGAIN IS CRAZY WHEN YOU SPENT CLOSE TO $50,000.00 ON THE VEHICLE TO BEGIN WITH. *TR
Mar 23, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
2005 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SPARK PLUGS AND COILS PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED, UPON ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED WHEN A SPARK PLUS MISFIRED. *JB
Oct 09, 2014
FORD FACTORY SPARK PLUG BREAKS WITHIN THE HEAD CAUSING POTENTIAL INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. AN EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE THAT HAS LEAD TO THE INVENTION OF A SPECIAL TOOL USED JUST BECAUSE F THE ISSUE. COMMONLY REACHING HUNDREDS AND EVEN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR. FORD HAS CHANGED THEIR TSB FROM CHANGING PLUGS AT 100K MILES TO 60K MILES. HOWEVER BY THE TIME A ISSUE WAS NOTICED MANY OF US OWNERS HAVE OVER THE 60K MILE MARK. *TR
Mar 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A LOUD POP NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN WHICH IT WAS PARKED NEAR. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000. UPDATED 03/28/12 *BF UPDATED 03/30/12
Mar 05, 2012
2005 FORD F150. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND VEHICLE CONTINUES TO GO INTO "FAIL SAFE MODE" *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RE-START, AND OTHER TIMES IT WOULDN'T. THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE FUEL FILTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, FUEL PUMP MODULE, THROTTLE BODY, AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WERE REPLACED TO TRY AND RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED, THE CASING ON THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HAD RUBBED THROUGH AND WAS SHORTING OUT ON THE AC LINE RUNNING ALONG THE RIGHT FENDER WELL. THE CONSUMER STATED AT SOME POINT WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE DEALER, A COVER WAS REMOVED FROM THE FAR LEFT WIRING HARNESS AT THE PCM, WHICH PERMITTED WATER TO RUN DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WIRING HARNESS AND SHORTED OUT THE CONNECTOR. JB
Feb 09, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THAT THE SENSORS FAILED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY TWO TIMES. THE FORD MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE POWER BOOSTER LINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN IN TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,820.
Dec 04, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
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.
Dec 07, 2016
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2005 F-150 KING RANCH FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS NOW. TODAY (FEB 10,2015), MY WIFE AND OUR ONE YEAR BABE WERE HEADING TO THE POST OFFICE THE TRUCK DISPLAYED A MESSAGE READING "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE". THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER, NO STEERING, AND IT STALL ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. LUCKILY, SHE SAID THERE WERE VEHICLES BEHIND HER AND SHE PULLED IT OVER WITH NO STEERING AND THE ENGINE DEAD. MY WIFE THEN SAT ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, WHICH STARTED AND THERE WERE NO "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE" ON DISPLAY ANYMORE. KNOW WITH-IN THE LAST YEAR OUR TRUCK HAS HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF EVERY OTHER MONTH. I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSES AND HAD REPLACE A FEW BUT AT TIME IT IS NOT THE FUSE. I'VE HAD THE INTERIOR DIM IN AND OUT AND AT TIMES IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. BY READING THE F150.NET FORUM FOUND OUT THE A WIRE THAT SPLITS INTO TWO WIRES WAS CORRODED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD, IT SEEMS THAT CONDENSATION OR WATER COME IN AND STAYS IN THAT POCKET WERE THAT WIRING HARNESS GOES THRU. I AM NOW TERRIFIED THAT TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN WITH MY FAMILY AND I IN IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. I HAVE READ THRU SOME FORUMS AND IT SEEMS THAT PEOPLE HAVE CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT CAN WORK ON IT IF THEY BRING IT IN. BUT THAT FORD CLAIM THAT THEY FIX THE PROBLEM AND THE PEOPLE SAYS THAT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. HOPE SOME ONE CAN HELP OR ASSIST US IN FIXING THIS ISSUE NOT JUST FOR OUR FAMILY BUT FOR OTHERS TOO. SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 10, 2015
OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK GO INTO FAIL SAFE MODE. MY TRUCK WILL FLASH FAIL SAFE AND I WILL LOSE ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE. I'M ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RE START MY VEHICLE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. *TR
Nov 18, 2014
2005 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING. CONSUMER HAS DIFFERENT VEHICLE COMPLAINT IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE DEALER INVESTIGATED THE COMPLAINT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *JB
Jun 18, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
AIRBAG LIGHT WITH CODE 34. BOTH BELT RETENTION HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT HAS NOT FIXED IT.
Nov 08, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK INTO IT'S BUCKLE. THE BUCKLE FAILS TO ACTIVATE THE LOCK AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE SLIPPED ON ICE IN FRONT OF THEIR VEHICLE, IN ORDER TO AVOID CRASHING, THE CONTACT ENDED UP STEERING INTO A NEARBY DITCH CRASHING INTO TREES. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT CAUSING IT TO SWING AND HIT THE CONTACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT CAUSED HIS TEETH TO BE FRACTURED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO HAD NOT DIAGNOSED ANYTHING REGARDING THE SEAT BELT AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,00.
Apr 22, 2021
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.
Sep 21, 2016
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
FRAME OF TRUCK IS ROTTED AROUND LEAF SPRING AREAS AND UNDER CAB OF TRUCK AS WELL AS BED RAILS.
Dec 02, 2020
TRUCK WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME RUST ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK.
Aug 12, 2018
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.
May 14, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
3 complaints
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.
Aug 03, 2016
UPON STARTING MY CAR THAT MORNING IT BACKFIRED AND WHITE SMOKE EXITED FROM THE EXHAUST WHICH IT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE. ONCE IDLING I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MY TRUCK ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAD TO DEPRESS MY BRAKES WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE TO GET IT TO STOP. UPON CHECKING THE ENGINE LATER THERE IS NO VACUUM DETECTED AT THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FORD TRUCKS OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL WITH THE SAME ISSUES THAT MINE WAS EXHIBITING. UPON CALLING FORD THEY SAID THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL. GO FIGURE! *TR
Apr 21, 2015
CONSTANT TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE, SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE, REMAINS TICKING THE ENTIRE TIME./ WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EITHER ON A HARD STOP OR ROLLING OVER TRACTION IN ROAD, GRINDING FEELING IN PEDAL AND NOISE AND WILL NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY.-----WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE "TICKING" WAS TYPICAL FOR FORD AND THE BRAKES WAS PART OF THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM, I DO NOT THINK SO. *TR
May 13, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
WARNING LIGHT: ENGINE FAIL SAFE ON I WAS FORCED TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE CLEARING THE WARNING AND CONTINUED ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR.
Mar 04, 2012
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE IN COLD CONDITIONS OR ON COLD STARTS THE ENGINE RACES. ALSO DURING THIS TIME AS YOU TRY AND APPLY THE BRAKES THE MOTOR RACES AND IF IN GEAR IT WILL SURGE/LEAP FORWARD. THIS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A BLOCK WALL AND DAMAGE THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. *NM
Oct 27, 2006
RUNAWAY THROTTLE/UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATION EVENT. BRAND NEW VEHICLE, ONLY 110 MILES ON ODOMETER. WHILE WAITING FOR A STOPLIGHT WITH RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, ENGINE BEGAN ACCELERATING UNEXPECTEDLY. NEITHER I NOR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE VEHICLE WAS PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ANY WAY. THE UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATION INCREASED. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATION CONTINUED TO INCREASE, TO THE POINT THAT THE REAR WHEELS BROKE LOOSE AND STARTED TO SQUEAL (THIS IS A RWD VEHICLE). THEN I MOVED THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL, AT WHICH TIME THE TORQUE TO THE REAR WHEELS WAS REMOVED. THE ENGINE RACED TO ABOUT 3000-3500 RPM AS OBSERVED ON THE TACH AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL IDLE. AT THIS POINT EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL, SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO WORK SINCE I WAS VERY CLOSE. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WERE NOTED. I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN OUR PARKING LOT AND CALLED THE DEALER (BERGE FORD, MESA, AZ) FOR FURTHER ADVICE. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED WITHIN ABOUT A THREE SECOND PERIOD. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN STARTED FROM COLD AT ABOUT 6:30 AM AFTER BEING PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT (ON BOARD THERMOMETER READ 89 F WHEN I STARTED OUT). RUNAWAY THROTTLE EVENT OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT FIVE MILES. AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON THE ENTIRE TIME. *JB
Sep 08, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
I OWN A 2005 FORD F-150 WHICH I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD STATING THAT MY FUEL INJECTORS WERE GIVEN A DEFECT ONLY EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 150,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD A FEW INJECTORS REPLACED SINCE THE LETTER BECAUSE OF DEFECT..I.E WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AND STUTTER OF ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. RIGHT AFTER MY LAST REPLACEMENT OF A FUEL INJECTOR MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS GIVING A BAD ODOR..AFTERWARDS I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC CHECKED AND THE OUTCOME WAS A BAD CONVERTER. AFTER SEVERAL FORUMS I HAVE READ I HAVE NOTICED THAT SEVERAL....SEVERAL.. PEOPLE HAVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF FUEL INJECTORS..SOME EVEN HAVING TWO OR THREE REPLACED WITHIN JUST A FEW THOUSAND MILES AND AFTER HAVING ANOTHER FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED. IS THE FUEL INJECTOR PROBLEM A PROBLEM FOR THE CONVERTER..ITS A BIG COINCIDENCE THAT SO MANY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER REPLACING DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS.. *TR
Feb 23, 2011
SPARK PLUGS BREAKING OFF IN ENGINE HEAD BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGN. JUST HAPPENED TO ME AND AFTER LOOKING AROUND THE INTERNET IT HAS HAPPENED TO A LOT OF PEOPLE AND NOW THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP SAYS IT COMMON AND NOW THEY ARE CHARGING ME BECUASE THEY BROKE IT AND ITS COMMON. *TR
Dec 28, 2010
NOTIFIED TODAY THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH REMOVING AND REPLACING SPARK PLUGS FOR THE FORD 5.3 TRITON V8 3 VALVE ENGINE. FORD HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB 08-7-6 AND IT IS NOT AVAILABLE ON YOUR WEBSITE. WHY? IF THIS IS INDEED A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT SHOULD IT NOT BE COVERED BY THEIR ORIGINAL WARRANTY OR THE MAGNUSEN-MOSS WARRANTY ACT AND OR THE UCC, ARTICLE 2. THIS PROCEDURE CAN BE BOTH TIMELY AND COSTLY FOR A CONSUMER. I HAVE RECEIVED QUOTES RANGING FROM 250 TO 1600 DOLLARS. SHOULD THE CONSUMER BE EXPECTED TO SHOULDER THE BURDEN OF THIS ISSUE? *TR
Jun 28, 2010
SUSPENSION,TIRES
3 complaints
I BOUGHT TRUCK IN AUG 2008 WITH VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND THE TIRES WERE CUPPED. I REPLACED THE STRUTS, SHOCKS AND TIRES AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AT THAT TIME. THE VIBRATION CONTINUED, SO ALL THE ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS WERE REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKES ADJUSTED. THE TRUCK STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY AS IF TIRES ARE OUT OF BALANCE OR ABOUT TO FALL OFF THE TRUCK. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION OTHER THAN TO STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WAITING FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN (I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS HELPS, BUT FEEL BETTER DOING SO). AS OF THE LAST OCCURRENCE (NOT TOWING ANYTHING), I NOTICED THE SHAKING BEGIN BEFORE A FUEL FILL-UP AND THEN STOP AFTER THE FILL-UP. I WILL NOTE THE VIBRATION OCCURRED AT THE 3/4 FILL MARK AND CONTINUED UNTIL THE 1/2 FUEL FILL MARK WAS REACHED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FOR THE NEXT 1/4 TANK OF FUEL WITH NO INCIDENCE. THE VIOLENT VIBRATION RETURNED AT THE 3/4 TANK MARK AND CEASED UPON REACHING THE 1/2 TANK FILL MARK . THE VIBRATION STOPPED FOR THE NEXT 1/4 TANK AND ONLY MARGINALLY RETURNED UPON REACHING THE FINAL 1/4 FUEL FILL MARK. *TR
Apr 26, 2010
PURCHASED A 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCAB TRUCK ON JULY 22, 2007 AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES 4 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR DUE TO RAPID WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO REPAIR SHOPS AND HAD THE FRONT END AND SUSPENSION CHECK BY 3 DIFFERENT TECH'S AND THEY HAVE ALL SAID THAT EVERYTHING IS TO SPECS. WHAT CAN I DO TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. *TR
Oct 29, 2008
EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON ALL FOUR TIRES IN A 9 MONTH TIME SPAN. HAD DEALERSHIP LOOK AT THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF AND IT WASN'T UP TO THEM TO TAKE CARE OF THE ALIGNMENT BUT WAS TOLD TO CONTACT TIRE MANUFACTURER. WHILE TALKING TO THE MANUFACTURER REP ON THE PHONE SHE ADVISED THAT SHE HAD READ MEMOS FROM FORD ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THE ALIGNMENT SPECS ON THE VEHICLE. FORD CONTINUES TO REFUSE ANY KIND OF WARRANTY WORK. *JB
Nov 23, 2005
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
PASSENGER WINDOW IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 FELL INSIDE THE DOOR CREATING A LOUD BANG WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED ME TO JUMP AND PULL STEERING WHEEL TO ONE SIDE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. INVESTIGATION LED TO A BROKEN PLASTIC CLIP IN THE DOOR THAT RELEASED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW IN THE UP (OR DOWN POSITION). I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EVENT. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THE PROBLEM AS OF THIS DATE. *TR
Apr 25, 2010
DRIVING AROUND WITH WINDOWS DOWN IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW WHEN I TRIED TO ROLL UP THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD BANG THAT MADE ME THINK THAT I HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOOK THE DOOR PANEL APART AND FOUND THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLE WAS MANGLED AND IT HAD BROKEN FREE FROM ONE OF THE WINDOW SLIDES. WHEN I TRIED TO FIND THE PARTS ONLINE I CAME ACROSS A FORUM ON COMPLAINTS.COM. APPARENTLY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, WITH THE SAME LOUD POP OR BANG WHICH IS VERY STARTLING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. SEVERAL OF THE PEOPLE WROTE THAT THEY HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH MORE THAN ONE DOOR AND EVEN SEVERAL TIMES WITH EACH DOOR. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT IS BECAUSE OF THE HEAT IN LAS VEGAS AND THEY KEEP LOTS OF THEM IN STOCK BECAUSE IT IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE. I THINK IT IS MORE THAN THE HEAT THOUGH BECAUSE PEOPLE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Mar 28, 2009
WINDOW CONTROLLER FAILS WITH A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE NOISE IS SO DISTRACTING THAT IT CAUSES A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT SITUATION. I WAS PULLING A TRAILER AT THE TIME AND THE SWERVING CAUSED FISH TAILING. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF DOCUMENTED FAILURES OF THE FORD WINDOW CONTROLLER IN 2005 VEHICLES AND FORD WON'T RECALL WITHOUT NHTSA REQUIRING IT. *TR
Aug 13, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Pulled out of driveway and made it 50 feet and whole truck shut down right on the road. Could not make the vehical restart no click or anything dead right where it stopped. Could of caused an accident. Had to have truck taken to a shop they took a week to find out that the electrical fuel system harness had a dead short in it. So no fuel going to the feul injectors or to the key to start the vehical. Still have head lights and breaks and radio. Just no way to restart the vehical. They checked thw wires and after unplugging many wires to the fuel system and retesting it started. Left with the truck a day later the same thing happen but this time i had to jump a curb to avoid an accident and coasted into a parking lot. I got out and wiggled a few of the wires and the truck started back up. I made it back to where i was staying only 2 blocks up the road and it died in the parking lot in a stall. That has been over 3 weeks and cant find the parts to fix it even by talking to ford shops. There not able to get this harness due to they have been discontinued...truck has low miles on it and now i dont know what to DO. This is my daily driver for WORK. This shouldnt of happened with the wires being wrapped even the mechanic who has his own shop but also works for Ford as a mechanic he has seen this before and now having problems getting parts. I hope you can help with this matter. Due to its very disturbing to myself when its in good shape and was taken care of and NOW cant get parts..
May 06, 2023
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.
Sep 21, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
I BOUGHT USED CASH TRUCK, DROVE FINE FOR FIRST DAY, SECOND DAY WHILE TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AND PUT IN REVERSE IT DIES, TOOK A COUPLE TURNS TO STARTED UP AND IT STARTED CODING THE CAMSAFT SENSORS, GOT CODES CLEARED, AND IT DROVE OK FOR 30 MINUTES COATED AGAIN STARTED TO STALL AND STUTTER A BIT. I HEARD A LOT ABOUT FORDS IN THE CAMSHAFT SENSORS DOES THAT MEAN MY TRUCK IS DONE FOR. MY TRUCK HAS TO CAMSHAFT SENSORS. 5.4
May 14, 2021
2005 F150 GOES INTO "FAIL SAFE MODE" AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE PER YEAR STARTING AT 65,000 MILES, BUT NOW HAPPENS EVERY 3-4 WEEKS AT 114,000 MILES. ONCE THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING AND IT RESTARTS EASILY. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES FOR 3-4 DAYS AND THEN TURNS OFF. IN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, IT SEEMS TO BE A RATHER COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IS USUALLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY. FORD STATES THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 17, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
JUST PURCHASED VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES AND TURNS ON WHEN DRIVING LOOKED INTO ISSUE. FOUND RECALL FOR AIRBAG THAT CAUSES THIS. RECALL 11S18B. CONTACTED FORD THEY SAID RECALL HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED AND SET UP APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT DONE. FORD COMPLETED RECALL. PICKED UP VEHICLE DROVE 1000 FEET AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON. TURNED AROUND AND INFORMED SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY TOLD ME THE RECALL HAS NOTHING TO SO WITH THE AIRBAG OR LIGHT AND THAT IF I PAY 100 THEY WILL DIAGNOSE VEHICLE. I INFORMED THEM THAT IT SHOWS RIGHT ON FOR THAT THE RECALL CAUSES LIGHT TO FLASH AND POSSIBLY AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. THEY TOLD ME IT DOES NOT AND I WAS WRONG AND SENT ME ON MY WAY
Oct 12, 2020
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.
May 06, 2016
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION LINE TO BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMISSION LINE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT, DUE TO THE CORROSION, OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
Dec 05, 2019
FORDMOTOR COMPANY ON THE 2005 FORD F150 THERE HAS BEEN OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ACTUATOR ON THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE THERE IS A VACUUM SWITCH THAT OPERATES THEM WATER RUNS DOWN OFF THE COWL CONTAMINATING THE VAC.LINE CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO GO OUT THEREWAS A SERVICE BULLETIN PUT OUT SHOWING THAT THEY NEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND DID NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. THE SWITCH CONTROLS THE VAC. TO THE ACTUATOR WITH NO VAC. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGE WHEN .TO MAKE IT SIMPLY IT TAKES VACUUM TO DISENGAGE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IF YOU ARE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE SWITCH FAILS WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN YOU WILL RUIN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACTUATORS AND COULD GET INTO OR CAUSE A ACCIDENT. *TR
Apr 06, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
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.
Jul 11, 2017
OK SO WE BOUGHT A FORD F150 2005 ON FRIDAY OF LAST WEEK WHICH WOULD BE 08/09/2013 . THE MAN ASSURED US THIS WAS A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE. SO WE START OUR TRIP ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO LOOK AT A NEW HOUSE IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. WE STOPPED IN ARIZONA TO SEE MY GIRLFRIENDS MOM. SUR ENOUGH THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START THE NEXT DAY. WE TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAYS ITS THE FUEL PUMP SO HE CHANGES IT OUT WE DRIVE IT 2 BLOCKS DOWN THE STREET BACK TO HER PARENTS HOUSE TURN OFF THE TRUCK LOAD IT UP WITH OUR STUFF AND IT WILL NOT START AGAIN. SO THE MECHANIC COMES BACK OVER SAYS OK IT MUST BE THE FUEL MODULATOR. SO HE CHANGES OUT THE FUEL MODULATOR AND SURE ENOUGH IT WORKED WE DROVE IT TWO BLOCKS TURNED IT OFF, RELOADED THE TRUCK AGAIN. AGAIN IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP, APPARENTLY THE NEW MODULATOR KILLED THE BRAND NEW FUEL PUMP WE JUST PAID $500 FOR SO NOW WE HAVE TO GET ANOTHER FUEL PUMP AS WELL. I AM NOT HAPPY AFTER DOING RESEARCH THERE IS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IF ANYTHING LIKE US WE NOW HAVE PAID NEARLY $1000 TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT COULD EASILY BE CHANGED BY FORD MOUNTING THE FUEL MODULATE UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE ENGINE LIKE THE REST OF THE MODULATORS. WOULD YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS SOON AS YOU CAN THIS IS SO UNCALLED FOR A LOT OF US WORK TO HARD FOR OUR MONEY AND OUR VEHICLES TO HAVE THEM BREAK DOWN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY TIME WE STOP. INCLUDED IS A LINK TO VIDEO WHERE THE GUY EXPLAINS THE PROBLEM AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM AS WELL. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=_2E9KMF1_KG. *TR
Aug 14, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
!. 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.
May 26, 2016
POPPING FROM REAR-END AT SLOW SPEEDS AND SHUTTERING AT DOWN SHIFT ON HIGHWAY. LOCAL DEALER SAID REAR PINION GEAR OUT OF ALIGNMENT, AND CLUTCH PACKS WERE BAD THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. *NM
Jan 16, 2006
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
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.
Nov 15, 2015
BOUGHT A 2005 F150 TRITON V8 5.4L NEW IN 2005. I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED A CAM PHASE PROBLEM WHICH WILL COST APPX 2500 TO REPAIR. TALKING TO MY MECHANIC HE SAID THAT IT WAS NO PROMISE TO FIX THE ISSUE , BECAUSE THESE MOTORS ARE KNOWN FOR THIS ISSUE. WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE EASIER TO PUT ANOTHER MOTOR IN SO I WOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ,IF IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. MY BROTHER HAS A 2008 FORD WITH THE SAME MOTOR AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ,BUT HIS MOTOR AFTER HAVING THE CAM PHASER'S REPLACED BLEW UP AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR. AFTER RESEARCHING AND TALKING TO SEVERAL ASE QUALIFIED MECHANICS THEY ALL SAID THAT THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH THE 5.4 LITER TRITON MOTOR. UPON CALLING FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS I WELL FIGURED WOULD HAPPEN THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULDN'T HELP WITH THE COST AND THAT THERE WAS NOR RECALL. CONSUMERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 100,000 MILES OUT OF A VEHICLE THEY BUY. IF FORD WANTS TO KEEP CUSTOMERS HAPPY THEY SHOULD ADDRESS THEPROBLEM AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE MORE VIGILANT IN ASSURING THE CONSUMER IS PROTECTED FROM COMPANIES WHOSE PRODUCT DOSEN'T MEET STANDARDS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE GOVERNMENT TO LOOK AT ALL COMPLAINTS THROUGH A SURVEY ON THIS MOTOR TO FIND A SOLUTION FOR THE CONSUMER. *TR
Jan 23, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE CAME TO STOP, THE GEARS WOULD ENGAGE INDEPENDENTLY AND MAKE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Mar 26, 2014
WHEN VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS COLD, AND APPROXIMATELY 8 MINUTES INTO DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION & WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE THEN HAS TO BE GUIDED TO A STOP WITH NO POWER OR CAN BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL & RESTARTED WHILE STILL MOVING. FOLLOWING VEHICLE RESTART ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CODE INDICATES TRUCK HAS BEEN PLACED IN "LIMP HOME MODE". AFTER ABOUT 2 WEEKS, ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF. I WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY IN FEB. 2010, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE BODY HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2007 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. *TR
Feb 26, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY FORD 2005 F150 KING RANCH SUPERCREW 4X4 ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60MPH. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS, I FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ENGINE DIED AND NO POWER STEERING. IF I HAD NOT BEEN IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND ABLE TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD, THEN AN REAR ENGINE COLLISION WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY OCCURRED IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN OUTER LANE OF A MULTIPLE LANE HIGHWAY. AFTER THE THIRD OCCASION THIS PAST WEEK, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN ROCKWALL, TEXAS WHERE IT COST ME $700.00 TO HAVE THROTTLE BODY/MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. MY OBD READINGS AT HOME WERE P2104 AND P2112. IF NOT ALREADY, THIS ISSUE IS A FATALLY WAITING TO HAPPEN. LOTS OF CHATTER ON INTERNET OF SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR
Dec 04, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET (GRAY ST. )APPROACHING A BUSY TWO LANE STREET THAT WAS ONE WAY HEADING SOUTH (ARMENIA AVENUE) IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. AS I WAS APPROACHING THE STOP SIGN, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. PREPARING TO STOP, BUT INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED INTO THE LANES OF TRAFFIC TRAVELING SOUTH. I WAS STANDING ON THE BRAKE SO HARD THAT MY LEG WAS SHAKING WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE RPM'S FINALLY CAME DOWN AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL. I WAS SO NERVOUS BECAUSE IF THERE HAD BEEN CARS COMING I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE STREET IS USUALLY VERY HEAVY WITH TRAFFIC. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO ONE CLOSE OR I MAY NOT BE WRITING THIS TODAY. A FEW DAYS LATER I CAME TO THE SAME CORNER AND A BICYCLIST CROSSED RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON APRIL 12TH, I WOULD HAVE RUN OVER THE BICYCLIST. I DROVE AROUND THE BLOCK VERY SLOWLY CONTINUING TO STOP AND RPM'S WERE NORMAL. I REALLY THOUGHT EVERYONE WOULD THINK I WAS CRAZY FOR WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. WHEN THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND THE PROBLEM ON THE COMPUTER I WAS RELIEVED TO KNOW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM THAT COULD BE FIXED. IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. A MONTH LATER OUR OTHER FORD F-150, A 2007, HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS TIME MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IT. THERE WAS A REPORT ON THIS VEHICLE ALSO. FORD IS NOT RECOGNIZING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND OTHER VEHICLES ARE BEING BROUGHT IN FOR THE SAME ISSUES WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITIES TO INNOCENT PARTIES DUE TO SOME DEFECT IN THE THROTTLE BODY'S ON THE F-150'S. MY REPORT NUMBER ON OUR 2007 F-150 IS 10459967. *TR
May 29, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE LOW BEAMS ACTIVATED WHEN THEY FAILED AND NEVER RE-ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THAT WITHER THE MULTI-SWITCH OR THE MODULE UNDER THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED REPLACING. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
Sep 13, 2012
FOG LAMPS ON 2005 FORD, F150 TRUCKS WERE LEAKING THROUGH PRESSURE RELIEF HOLE. THIS CAUSED WATER TO DRIP INTO HALOGEN BULB, AND THEN BULB EXPLODED. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM MANY STATES WILL NOT PASS THIS IN STATE SAFETY INSPECTIONS. *AK
May 09, 2007
VISIBILITY,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS JUST LIKE MINE, FORD TOLD SOME PEOPLE THEY HAD WAY TOO MANY COMPLAINTS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS. LAST YEAR THE DRIVERS WINDOW POPPED AND THE WINDOW DROPPED INSIDE THE DOOR I WENT TO FORD BOUGHT THE CABLE AND REGULATOR AND HAD A WINDOW COMPANY REPLACE IT. 2 WEEKS AGO SAME THING ON THE PASSENGERS FRONT WINDOW, NEXT DAY THE PASSENGERS BACK WINDOW DROPPED WHILE I WAS IN MY HOUSE, THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW IS THE ONLY ONE LEFT. THIS TRUCK IS A 2005 THE PARTS ARE NOT THAT OLD. *TR
Jul 31, 2012
POWER WINDOWS DEVICES & CONTROLS - WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE MY WIFE AND I DROVE MY 2005 FORD F150 TO PICK UP MY SON UP FROM KINDERGARTEN AND WHILE DRIVING HOME, GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH DURING A SEVERE FLORIDA THUNDER STORM WE HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN CRACKLE WHICH SOUNDED LIKE IT CAME FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I PULLED OVER IN THE STORM TO SEE IF ANYTHING STRUCK THE DOOR. SINCE I SAW NOTHING I PULLED BACK ONTO THE ROAD AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW ABRUPTLY FLEW DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND DISAPPEARED. MY 5 YEAR OLD SON WHO WAS SITTING DIRECTLY BEHIND ME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN HIS CAR SEAT, WAS TERRIFIED, CRYING AND WET FROM RAIN FLYING IN THE WINDOW, WE WERE 5 MINUTES FROM HOME AND PULLED INTO THE GARAGE. MY SON AND I WERE SOAKED AND ALL THREE OF US WERE SHAKEN. I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND OUT THE ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY A WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WITH A SMALL CHILD IN THE CAR. WHEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE FURTHER I FOUND THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS, HOWEVER FORD HAS NOT RESPONDED, NOR ADDRESSED THIS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS ISSUE. CURRENTLY MY WINDOW IS TAPED WITH A BAG TO COVER THE WINDOW HOLE AS WE DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE SINCE BOTH WIFE AND I WERE LAID OFF RECENTLY. THIS ISSUE IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE COST IT'S A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED. IS IT A FAULTY PART ON THE MANUFACTURER'S SIDE, IS IT A FORD ENGINEERING PROBLEM? WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A RECALL? DO INDIVIDUALS NEED TO BE HURT OR WORSE DIE IN ORDER FOR A RECALL. SHAME ON FORD FOR LETTING AN ISSUE LIKE THIS RECEIVE MULTIPLE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS WITH NO ACTION OR RESOLUTION. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Sep 09, 2011
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
DRIVING TO CHURCH ON MAY 6TH, 2012 @ 0900 A.M. ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING @ 70 MPH. I LOWERED THE WINDOW ABOUT AN INCH. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO RAISE THE WINDOW A LOUD POP OCCURRED AND THE WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR-WELL. IT SCARED EVERYONE IN THE TRUCK. IT WAS A SUNNY DAY. POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE IS PRESENT WITH THIS ISSUE. INCLEMENT WEATHER OR BLINDING DEBRIS WITHIN THE CAB COULD RAISE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE. PLEASE PETITION FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR A RECALL ON THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. *TR
May 10, 2012
WAS SITTING IDLE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD POP. WHEN I STARTED TO ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN ON MY 2005 FORD F150 SUPER CAB, THE WINDOW DROPPED DOWN AND SOUNDED LIKE BROKEN GLASS. AFTER REMOVING THE PANEL I SAW THE CABLE MESSED UP. THEN AFTER GOOGLING TO FIND AN ANSWER, I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT DOZENS, PERHAPS HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING WITH THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. THE PLASTIC CLIP BREAKS AND THE CABLE GETS MESSED UP. FORD IS MAKING A KILLING OFF OWNERS BY USING CHEAP, BREAKABLE PARTS. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED! I HAVE NO MONEY TO REPLACE THIS REGULATOR RIGHT NOW, SO I AM AT THE MERCY OF THE GODS IN HOPE THAT SOMEONE DOESN'T STEAL MY TRUCK, OR IT DOESN'T RAIN, SINCE WITH THIS PART BROKEN THE WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP. PLEASE PUSH THIS THROUGH FOR A RECALL! *TR
Oct 02, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
VEHICLE JUST DIED. THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. *TR
Jun 03, 2010
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
Oct 05, 2004
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2005 F150 AND THE DOME LIGHT COMES ON BY ITSELF. I HAVE TO CUT THE DASHLIGHT DIMMER ALL THE WAY OFF FOR IT TO STAY OFF. I CAN BUMP THE DASH AND IT GOES OUT, BUT COMES BACK ON. WITH THIS I DO NOT HAVE ANY DASH LIGHTS AT NIGHT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR THIS AND NOT BEEN FIXED. I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THESE TYPE THINGS AND PAID A $100 DEDUCTIBLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT DASH LIGHTS. ANY SUGGESTIONS? *TR
Oct 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE LIGHT BULB IN THE CONSOLE WHERE THE SHIFT LEVER IS LOCATED FELL OUT ON THE INSIDE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND THE BULB WAS REPLACED. CONTACT DID NOT KNOW HIS VIN NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. BL
Aug 26, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
I OWN A FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK. THE REAR CALIPER IS BROKEN AND THE FRONT STRUTS ARE LEAKING. I ONLY HAVE 34,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK WITH INFO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU LIONEL PARENT *TR
Feb 10, 2008
HAD MY F150 FOR LESS THAN 3 MONTHS WHEN NOTICED THE VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, ALSO HAS ROUGH IDLE, AND ROUGH SUSPENSION. TOOK TO DEALER THEY STATED NOTHING WRONG... WELL NOW ITS BEEN ABOUT 9 MONTH AND THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SO BAD THAT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED YOU GET THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING ALONG WITH THE TRUCK. AGAIN I TOOK TO THE DEALER NOW THEY TELL ME MY ROTORS ARE WARPED AND I NEED AN ALIGNMENT AND NEW TIRES CAUSE IT ATE THE TREAD OFF THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES, AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $400.00. I TALKED TO THE TIRE WARRANTY DEPARTMENT HE EVEN SAID THAT IT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS. BUT FORD SERVICE SAYS IT NORMAL.....NOW I AM DRIVING A TRUCK WITH KIDS THAT IS UNSAFE. ARE THEY WANTING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE THEY CORRECT THIS PROBLEM?? *JB
Jun 15, 2006
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAD A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE POWER BRAKES ON MY '05 FORD F-150 DUE TO A VACUUM VALVE THAT IS LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MOTOR MIDWAY DOWN OF THE MOTOR ON THE BACK SIDE BETWEEN MOTOR AND FIREWALL. THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM DUE TO MY TRUCK HAVING 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE REMEDY IS TO GET THE 30$ VALVE AND REMOVE THE TOP HALF OF THE MOTOR JUST TO GET TO THE VACUUM VALVE, DUE TO THE LABOR INTENSIVENESS OF THE JOB LABOR IS $400. LUCKILY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT YOU WILL ONLY HAVE MANUAL BRAKES WHEN THIS VACUUM LINE COMES OFF IN ADDITION TO A ROUGH RUNNING TRUCK. *CN
Jan 29, 2008
2005 FORD F150 6-DISK CD/MP3 PLAYER NO LONGER ACCEPTS CD'S. I GET ERROR MESSAGE REPORTING BAD DISC AND ITS EJECTED. *JB
Nov 24, 2005
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
customer states that the frame of the vehicle has been compromised by corrosion. the vehicle only has 163,844 miles on it and it has major holes in the frame. The chassis could break in half prohibiting the use of this vehicle on the roadway due to the safety of occupants. I advised the customer of this of which they bought a frame repair kit (Pre-cut over frame c-channel steel) to weld onto the frame to support a longer lifespan. The truck is now safe for the roadway.
Nov 01, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
My electrical fixtures have failed or blinks off and on, on its own.
Jan 19, 2025
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
Frame on passenger and drive side by transmission, fuel tank, and rear leaf springs are rusted and have no integrity left. No structure integrity if in an accident. If fractures completely, will loose control of vehicle as the bed will contact cab, driveshaft will jamb into transmission, lock up brakes from pinched brake lines, loss of brakes from severed brake lines, lose control and go into on coming traffic or into roadside structures including pedestrians. NOTE: Your system will not let me upload pictures.
Jan 07, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, the contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Jul 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
My brake booster or vacuum line has went out during driving and I almost lost control with my family. I see theres recalls on my make model and year. So I wanted to check and see because it was scary I had to leave my truck and get it towed some how back still also.
May 27, 2022
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
COMPLETE FRAME UNDER TRUNK IS RUSTED TO WHERE THE FRAME IS GETTING READY TO BREAK IN HALF I HAVE LOOKED AT SEVERAL OTHER OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND THEY HAVE THE SAME SIMILAR PROBLEMS SO I'M NOT AS BAD AS OTHERS BUT 90% OF THEM ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE I LIVE IN THE AREA THERE'S NOT A LOT OF SALT NORE SAND IF THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH JUST MY VEHICLE I WOULD UNDERSTAND BUT SINCE IT IS A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF THESE TRUCKS SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BUY FORD MANUFACTURES.
Apr 08, 2021
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR GARAGE TO HAVE STARTER REPLACED.ACCORDING TO REPAIR TECH.WHILE LIFTING TRUCK A LOT OF CRACKING SOUND S INSPECTION OF FRAME REVILED EXCESSIVE RUSTING AND CRACKS .THEY CALLED AND TOLD ME TRUCK WAS UN SAFE TO USE.HAVE BILLS WITH STATEMENTS MADE BY REPAIR SHOP.
Oct 14, 2020
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ME ENTER HOY QUE MI TRUCK TENA VARIOS RECALL Y NO HE RECIBIDO AVISO, GRACIAS POR SU ATENCION.
Jan 14, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE BRAKE WARNING LITE REMAINS ON. I'M TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT IT IS DUE TO A BROKEN CONNECTION IN THE DASH BOARD CIRCUIT BOARD AND HE SAID IT IS A RELATIVELY COMMON FAULT. REPAIR REQUIRES REMOVING THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
Oct 21, 2019
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
1. BRAKE DOT 3 IS RUNNING OUT AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS. WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, I MUST PUSH DOWN THE BRAKE VERY HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REFILL THE OIL TANK. 2. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE SPEED REACHES AT AROUND 45-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY LOSES POWER AND HIT AT 3-5 MPH BEFORE STOPPING. AFTER I COMPLETELY TURN OFF AND RESET THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE STARTS NORMAL AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAPPENED FROM 2009 TO CURRENT TIME, BUT THE ODB SCAN DOES NOT DETECT ANY CODE OR ERRORS.
Oct 15, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2005 FORD F150 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SUA, "SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT NEW OFF A FORD DEALER LOT. THIS IS NOT DRIVER ERROR OR FLOOR MATS LIKE FORD EXPLANS AS THE PROBLEM. SUA DOES EXSIST. COMPLAINTS PEAKED IN 2005 FORD TRUCKS! ONLY HAVE 16K MILES ON MY VEHICLE BUT HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF NEAR ACCIDENTS OVER THE YEARS. WOULD GLADLY PAY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED, BUT THE ANSWER I ALWAYS GET " WHAT PROBLEM, IT DOESN'T EXSIST" SUA HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE WITH TRUCK IN GEAR AND IN MOTION. HAS HAPPENED IN BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE MODE. CAN NOT DRIVE ANY MORE WITHOUT KEEPING MY HAND ON THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO THROW INTO NEUTRAL WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS. WORST INCIDENT WAS WHEN I NEARLY REAR ENDED A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS.
Jun 09, 2019
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION CLUNKS. TRUCK STALLS IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF THROTTLE BODY PROBLEMS. IT HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS.
May 09, 2019
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
YES A DRUNK DRIVER RAN INTO ME AND I THINK THE OFFICER LET HIM JUST CALL HIS WIFE TO COME GET HIM CAUSE HE WAS TO DRUNK TO DRIVE AND IT WAS MAYBE INVOLVING HIM DOING ON REPAIRS TO THE OFFICERS CAR THE REASON HE GOT OFF SCOT FREE, I MAY COULD UNDERSTAND IT BUT HE LIKE BROAD SIDED ME AND SENT ME FLYING ACROSS THE SEAT AND I SAW HIM TAKE OFF AND SO I WAS REACHING AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY AND MAKE A SHARPER TURN AND GIVE IT SOME MORE GAS EVIDENTLY IT DID NOT WORK CAUSE THIS WAS JUNE 2 OF 2018 AND MY SHOULDER IS STILL HURT,HE HAS INSURANCE I HAVE INSURANCE BUT AFTER THE EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HIRE A LAWYER,I HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN ABLE TO GET A DOCTOR TO TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY SHOULDER,I CAN'T GET INTO AN ORTHO GROUP CAUSE THEY SAY WE DON'T TAKE THIRD PARTY CHECKS ,I FINALLY GOT INTO THE REGIONAL ONE IN MEMPHIS AND MADE THE APPOINTMENT 4 MONTHS AGO,AND STILL HAVE A MONTH TO GO ,IT IS NOT FAIR,I HAVE CONTACTED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MISSISSIPPI AND WASHINGTON,I HAVE SENT EMAILS TO THE SENATOR THE GOVERNOR AND THEY REFERRED BACK TO MY LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES WHICH I HAVEN'T HEARD BACK FROM THEM AND THAT WAS A COUPLE MONTHS AGO,I ONLY GET ABOUT 3 HOURS SLEEP AT A TIME AND HAVE BEEN LIVING OFF MY SAVINGS FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS ,IT IS ALMOST GONE AND WHEN I DO GET IN I AM NOT SURE IF I WILL EVEN HAVE THE MONEY BY THEN TO PAY FOR THE GAS TO GET BACK AND FORTH DURING THE PROCEDURE OF GETTING MY SHOULDER FIXED,I THINK YOU NEED TO USE THE MONEY FROM BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING AND USE IT TO HELP THE INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INJURED IN A WRECK BY A DRUNK DRIVER ESPECIALLY IF THE OFFICERS DON'T I FORCE THE LAW, BECAUSE WHEN THERE IS NO LAW ENFORCEMENT THERE IS NO LAW IN MY EYES,MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I LIVE IN [XXX] AND I HAVE A LOT MORE TO ADD TO THIS STORY BUT EVIDENTLY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH SPACE,PLEASE HELP INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR
Feb 03, 2019
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, MY F150 WITHOUT WARNING, DIED 3 TIMES IN 1/2 MILE. LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES. VERY DANGEROUS. NEARLY HAD A ACCIDENT. HAD 1/2 TANK OF GAS. NEW BATTERY. IT DID NOT GIVE A CODE. I DID GET IT STARTED EACH TIME AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.
Sep 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK BOUGHT NEW, 2005. HAVE USED SPARINGLY ONLY 15K + MILES. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE EXPERIANCED A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS WHEN IT TRIED TO ACCELLERATE WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE. FIRST THOUGHT IT A QUIRK OR FLOOR MATS. RECENTLY NEARLY TRASHED A PARKED CAR WHILE BACKING ITO A PARKING SPACE. CONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE DISPITE STANDING ON BRAKE. THERE IS NO LONGER ANY DOUBT THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SUA, SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELLERATION, THAT FORD HAS NEVER ADMITTED. I HAVE MADE SURE I AM OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND THE FLOOR MAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AND WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE!
Jul 25, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE EXHAUST PIPE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED, INCLUDING THE DAMAGED EXHAUST PIPE. THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE SUBFRAME WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
May 21, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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.
Mar 21, 2018
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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.
Jul 13, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
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!
Jun 06, 2017
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE
1 complaint
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
Feb 27, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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
Jan 11, 2017
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
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.
Nov 29, 2016
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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.
Jun 20, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.
Jun 14, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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.
Apr 26, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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!!!
Feb 03, 2016
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
TURNING LEFT INTO SOUTH BOUND LANE OF A HIGHWAY WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE THAT AREA. THE TIRE LANDED ON THE HIGHWAY HOWEVER REMAINED ATTACHED FROM THE LOWER ASSEMBLY. DUE TO THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO GET ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO PREVENT A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CENTER. THE RIGHT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH
Jun 28, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 5TH 2015 I STARTED MY TRUCK TO WARM THE INSIDE AND ALSO MELT THE SNOW OFF MY WINDSHIELD. I GOT IN THE TRUCK AND BACKED OUT AWAY FROM HOUSE. DUE TO HAVING SNOW ON THE DRIVEWAY I TURNED ON THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IN HIGH. MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT WORK SO I TRIED TO SWICTH TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE BACK TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BUT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT TURN ON. I GRABBED THE GEAR SHIFT TO PUT THE TRUCK BACK IN PARK WHEN I NOTICED MY GEAR SHIFT COULD FLOAT TO PARK TO 1ST GEAR FREELY AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. AT THIS TIME I NOTICED SMOKE STARTING TO COME INSIDE CAB FROM UNDER DASH AND THRU THE VENTS. I JUMPED OUT AND OPENED THE HOOD. A 1 FOOT SECTION OF A WIRING HARNES MOUNTED TO THE FIREWALL HAD CAUGHT FIRE. I MADE ATTEMPTS TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED. IN 2 TO 3 MINUTES THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE CAB WAS ALSO COMPLETELY ON FIRE. MY WIFE WHO WAS WATCHING ME IMMEDIATLY CALLED 911 TO GET THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. AFTER 3 MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS ALREADY A TOTAL LOSE. DUE TO THE TRUCK BEING ONLY 60' FROM MY HOUSE AND BURNING SO HOT I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT MY HOUSE CATCHING FIRE. TWO GENTLEMAN FROM THE RESCUE SQUAD ARRIVED BUT IT WAS TOO LATE FOR ANYTHING TO BE DONE. I WAS ABLE TO GET A BACKHOE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH SNOW. UNFORTUNATELY I HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE ONLY WHICH MEANT A TOTAL LOSE. I NEVER DREAMED THAT THE TRUCK WOULD BURN UP SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY!!!! I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN SOME RECALLS FOR F150 DUE TO FIRE HAZARDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FOR OTHER YEAR MODEL CLOSE TO 2005. A VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WHILE ITS SITTING IN A DRIVEWAY RUNNING IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. THE TRUCK WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AND HAD NO AFTER MARKET PARTS OR WORK PERFORMED. I HAVE NO IDEAL WHY THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE.
Jun 02, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE DOING 70 MPH (IN FAST LANE) WHEN TRUCK STOPPED/STALLED AND I GUESS FROM RESEARCH WENT INTO "LIMP MODE". I WAS UNABLE TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, IT JUST SHOOK THREE TIMES EACH OF WHICH SLOWED IT DOWN INCREDIBLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND A WRENCH SHOWED UP, BUT THE RADIO STILL WORKED. WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER ALMOST WRECKED (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AND I WAS IN FAST LANE). FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD HYSTERICAL, SHUT OFF AND WAITED A MINUTE AND IT STARTED. DROVE REST OF WAY HOME *100 MILES* WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ABS LIGHT ON. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE AGAIN. NOT FUN HAVING A VEHICLE STALL/QUIT WHATEVER ON INTERSTATE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
May 24, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I JUST WANTED TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DIFFERENTIAL. MINE MAKES NOISE AND HAS MADE NOISE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE TIRES OR ROTORS. I FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS COMING DIRECTLY FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. BASED ON THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE HEARD, I AM PRETTY SURE THIS IS THE SAME THING. THE NOISE SOUNDS LIKE METAL RUNNING ON METAL. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE SOMETHING FORD SHOULD PAY TO FIX. IF I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT, I'M DEFINITELY NOT USING FORD. I READ THAT'S MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINTS. THIS FAILURE IS SECURITY PUBLIC PROBLEMS, BECAUSE ACCIDENTAL OR CRASH MAY OCCUR. *TR
Feb 11, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
FRONT END COLLISION INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER TRUCK. WHOLE FRONT END DAMAGED THROUGH RADIATOR, HOOD, HEADLIGHTS, BUMPERS ETC. AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED AND UPON RETURN OF VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS, I AM NOW GETTING A CODE 42 THAT THE SENSOR IS BAD AND AFTER RESEARCH FIND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT FOR THE OPPOSITE REASON BUT ALSO NOW UNDERSTAND THERE ARE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE CONNECTION OF THE SENSOR ALSO. HOPE THIS HELPS. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO, WILL FORD FIX THIS WHOLE PROBLEM AND REPLACE WITH A NEW SENSOR AND THE WIRE CHAFFING PROBLEM? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! *TR
Nov 04, 2014
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND STABILIZER BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Oct 09, 2014
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH COMING TO A INTERSECTION WHEN A VEHICLE TRAVELING NORTH AND DECIDED TO TURN AND HIT ME! HE WAS TRAVEL 50 MPH. THE DRIVER RECEIVED 2 TICKETS AT CRASH SITE ALSO 1 TICKET 3 MINUTE BEFORE CRASH. I ALMOST DROVE 1/3 INTO HIS CAR. NO AIR BAG WENT OFF IN MY VEHICLE. MY HIPS HAVE BEEN HURTING EVER SINCE CRASH. ALLSTATE FORCED ME TO SETTLE THEM. I BELIEVE IF AIRBAG WENT OFF MY HIPS WOULD BE FINE! X-RAYS SHOW THEM 1" OUT OF ALIMENT AND I NEED TO CONTINUALLY SEE A CHIROPRACTOR *TR
Jun 28, 2014
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS DROPPED INSIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL WHILE BEING OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. *TR
Mar 07, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DASH ELECTRICAL RELAY ISSUE,PAINT PEELING TAILGATE,TRANSMISSION SHUTTER GOING INTO OVERDRIVE 45 MPH. *TR
Feb 28, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I PURCHASES A USED 2005 FORD F150 ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. TODAY, FEB 28, 2014, I WAS LEAVING MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND MY TRUCKS DISPLAY FLASHED AN MESSAGE READING "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE". MY TRUCK LOST ALL POWER, NO STEERING AND DIED. LUCKILY I WAS ON SURFACE STREETS AND PULLED IT OVER WITH NO POWER STEERING AND ENGINE DEAD. THE MECHANICS CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE AND THE ENGINE WILL START BUT CONTINUES TO TURN OFF AND THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN. ONLINE I READ OF THIS HAPPENING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. IAM NOW TERRIFIED THAT MY TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK WITH ME. THIS SEEMS TO BE A LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. I CALLED A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE DEPT CLAIMED THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS BUT CAN WORK ON IT IF I BRING IT IN. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE? THANK YOU. *TR
Feb 28, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING HOME TRUCK SHUT OFF ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE INDICATOR CAME ON ENGINE SHUT OFF ALL FUNCTIONS,BRAKES POWER STEERING. *TR
Feb 25, 2014
STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE COIL PACKS AND PLUGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED ON DIFFERENT TIMES AND THE VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. FORD HAS TO FIND A BETTER SOLUTION TO FIX THESE ONGOING ISSUES SO THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE TO KEEP PAYING ALL THIS MONEY FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ENGINE LOST POWER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND SHAKES WHEN IDLING. PAINT ON FRONT OF VEHICLE STARTED PEELING OFF. ALL SERVICE WORK HAS BEEN CONDUCTED A T A FORD DEALERSHIP SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED EXCEPT FOR TODAY WITH (2) MORE COIL PACKS HAD TO BE INSTALLED AT A LOCAL GARAGE. THIS IS APPARENTLY A BIG PROBLEM AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT OR FORD WILL FIND GOOD CUSTOMERS GOING TO OTHER VEHICLE BRANDS. *TR
Jan 24, 2013
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. APPARENTLY THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE, AN ISSUE WHICH IS DOCUMENTED ON NUMEROUS INTERNET SITES. THE WINDOW DROPPING INTO THE DOOR CREATED A VERY DISTRACTING DRIVING SITUATION, NOT TO MENTION VISUAL SAFETY HAZARDS AS IN TODAY DURING RAINY, FOGGY, HUMID CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE VISIBILITY THROUGH THE REMAINING GLASS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 17, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY FUEL CONTROL MODULE SHORTED OUT WHICH CAUSED MY PCM TO BE ERASED. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AFTER RESEARCHING IT, BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK AND LOST ALL POWER. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO HAVING NO POWER STEERING AND LESS BRAKE CONTROL. IF THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THE CONTROL MODULE WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED. $1000 LATER I HOPE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Nov 15, 2012
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THE SIMILAR DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD EMIT A LOUD CLUNKING AND RATTLING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO LOCK WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN FOR OVER A PERIOD OF TWENTY MINUTES AND EVENTUALLY UNLOCK WHEN THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PERTAINING TO THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10014252 (STEERING). THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Aug 23, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CROSS-REFERENCE FORD TSB 07-13-5: WATER LEAK FROM AC HAS FLOODED THE PASSENGER FLOOR PAN AND ALL ASSOCIATED CARPETING AND PADDING. SIGNIFICANT HEALTH HAZARD EXISTS IN WARM CLIMATES DUE TO THE PROLIFERATION OF RESPIRATORY HAZARDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE. THE ITEM SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS REASON. I HAVE LOST USE OF MY TRUCK DUE TO THE INABILITY TO SUFFICIENTLY DRY THE PADDING - I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE DRYING FOR ONE WEEK IN HOT FLORIDA SUN TO NO AVAIL. *TR
May 12, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY FUEL PUMP MODULE SHORTED OUT. IT HAD BECOME CORRODED. THERE WAS A MELTING OF PLASTIC PARTS IN THE MODULE. I COULD SMELL THE PLASTIC BURNING BEFORE THE UNIT FAILED. THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING FINE AND THEN SUDDENLY DIED WHEN THE MODULE FAILED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL TOWN WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I FEEL FORD SHOULD BE PERFORMING A RECALL ON THESE MODULES. IT'S A VERY POOR DESIGN. I ALSO FEEL THAT THE TRUCK OWNERS SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE REPAIRS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE. *TR
Feb 16, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH UPHILL, THE BRAKES BEGAN PULSATING AS THE CONTACT DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000.
Jan 19, 2012
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY 2005 FORD F150 LOSES THE ABILITY TO USE THE GAS THROTTLE. I CAN STILL STEER AND THE ENGINE, LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AND BRAKE SYSTEM STILL WORK. THE HAS HAPPENED ABOUT TWO DOZEN TIMES STARTING IN OCT 2010 AND STILL OCCURRING AS OF DECEMBER 2011. I HAVE HAD TO SWERVE ACROSS FREEWAY LANES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE WRENCH SIGN COMES ON IN THE DASH. I AM ABLE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND IT TURNS RIGHT BACK ON. THE WRENCH GOES AWAY BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. IT REALLY SCARES ME BECAUSE I VISIT THE MOUNTAINS IN THE WINTER AND I AM AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN ON THE WAY TO THE MOUNTAIN AND KILL ME OR MY FAMILY. I HAVE HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *TR
Dec 18, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TRUCK CONTINUES ACCELERATING AFTER FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITH BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO TAKE OUT OF GEAR TO STOP TRUCK. RESTARTED TRUCK AND IT OPERATES PROPERLY. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES SINCE THIS ORIGINAL OCCURRENCE. FORD DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM IN 2007. AM TAKING IT BACK AGAIN AS IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. *TR
Sep 25, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
THE TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED THE FLAMES , FROM THE BURNING SEAT SHOT UP AND BURNT THE CARPET AND DOOR PANEL , BEFORE IT COULD BE PUT OUT. THE CONTROLS ON THE SEAT WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. IT STILL HAS A SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *TT
Sep 17, 2011
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLS OUT COMPLETELY WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE GOES INTO FAIL SAFE MODE. VERY HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED ONCE PUT IN PARK AND SHUT OFF.
Aug 23, 2011
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F150 4 DOOR. WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND MY DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE LOUD NOISE WAS A SHOCK AND A POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. APPROXIMATELY A WEEK LATER, THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW DID THE SAME THING!! I HAVE READ SEVERAL THINGS ON LINE ABOUT THIS STATING THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS GOING OUT ON THESE VEHICLES IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD EITHER FIXED DUE TO THE COST. THERE ARE NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM ON LINE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *KB
Jul 05, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
IN A THREE CAR ACCIDENT. THE 1ST CAR TURNED ON THEIR SIGNAL AT THE SAME TIME ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO THEIR DRIVEWAY, THE 2ND CAR HIT THE 1ST CAR FROM THE REAR, AS MY F-150 APPROACHED THE 2ND VEHICLE, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BEFORE COLLIDING INTO 2ND VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES BECAME SOFT AND DID NOT SLOW THE F-150, THE F-150 WAS TRAVELING AT WELL BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, AIR-BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE FORE HITTING THE 2ND VEHICLE IN THE REAR CAUSING ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO 2ND VEHICLE AND CAUSING AN ALMOST TOTALED FRONT END TO THE F-150 WITH CLOSE TO $13000 IN DAMAGE TO F-150. NO MAJOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED, ONLY MINOR BACK PAIN TO BOTH PERSONS IN F-150 WERE CONCURRED. *TR
Jun 01, 2011
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
WINDOWS SUDDENLY FALLING DOWN WHILE TRAVELING ON PUBLIC ROADS. POSES POTENTIAL HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS AND DRIVER. *TR
Mar 24, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED FROM 10 MPH TO 70 MPH THE TRUCK WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE (LIMP-HOME MODE) GOING DOWN TO 5 MPH AND LOSING ALL POWER STEERING. WHEN DIAGNOSED IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT GOES INTO SAFETY MODE AND I LOSE ALL POWER STEERING. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS??? IT WILL COST ME AROUND $1000.00 TO FIX PER BRONDES FORD IN TOLEDO OHIO AND I AM TOLD FORD HAS 2 OR 3 VEHICLES A WEEK COME IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. TO ME THIS IS NOT STANDARD MAINTENANCE.
Feb 04, 2011
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ORIGINAL FLYWHEEL BROKEN. TOLD WILL COST $1K TO $1,4K TO REPLACE THAT AND STARTER B/C FLYWHEEL 'PROBABLY' DAMAGED STARTER. TRUCK WON'T START SOMETIMES, AND GRINDS WHEN I TRY TO START IT. WAS STRANDED 2 TIMES AND HAD TO BE TOWED. *TR
Dec 28, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, A SUDDEN SHAKING OF VEHICLE AND 4 TH TIME THE VEHICLE SHOOK ALL OVER. AT FIRST, THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A TIRE GO DOWN BUT AFTER PULLING OFF ROAD EACH TIME, GETTING OUT AND CHECKING FOUND NOTHING AND THEN AFTER A RESTART EVERYTHING WAS OK. AFTER I GOT HOME AFTER THIS LAST SPELL I STARTED READING ON INTERNET AND MOST COMMENTS POINTED TOWARD PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM. AFTER THINKING BACK IT SEEMS LIKE I USED THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED. I WAS PREPARING TO REPLACE ROTORS,PADS & PARKING BRAKE SHOES TOO (YESTERDAY) BUT AFTER TAKING EVERYTHING APART (MY MECHANIC) WE DID NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG WITH THESE COMPONENTS. THERE WAS PROBABLY 3/4 PADS LEFT AND PARKING BRAKE WAS GOOD. THE ONLY THING WAS A LOT OF BRAKE DUST, SO WE CLEANED EVERYTHING WITH BRAKE CLEANER AND PUT EVERYTHING BACK TOGETHER. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL CURE THE PROBLEM. EVERYTHING THAT I READ, WAS EXPECTING THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES TO COME OUT IN PIECES BUT NOT IN THIS CASE. THIS IS THE ONLY PROBLEM AFTER OWNING THIS 2005 F150 FOR OVER 2 YEARS AND BEING THE 2ND OWNER WITH LOW MILEAGE. THIS JUST SEEMS TO BE BAD DESIGN, ROTOR & PARKING BRAKE TOGETHER. OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM VERY SATISFIED WITH VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 30, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, I FELT LIKE MY TRANSMISSION MIGHT BE SLIPPING IN MY 2005 FORD F-150. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO A LOCAL AND REPUTABLE MECHANIC WHO TESTED THE TRANSMISSION AND SUBSEQUENTLY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE SPARK PLUGS. IN THEIR INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT 4 OF MY 8 SPARK PLUGS WERE BROKEN. THEY HAD TO USE A SPECIAL TOOL, DEVELOPED BY FORD JUST FOR THIS "PROBLEM", IN ORDER TO EXTRACT THE BROKEN PLUGS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE TO RECALL THESE OR FORCED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMERS FOR THE EXPENSIVE REPAIRS DUE TO A DESIGN ERROR. UPON RESEARCHING ON-LINE, I WAS TOTALLY AMAZED AT HOW MANY AND HOW MUCH A PROBLEM PEOPLE HAVE HAD WITH THESE PLUGS AND THE CONSUMER IS PAYING FOR THEIR DEFECT. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS REPAIR FOR ME WAS $358.55. TELL ME HOW MANY OTHER CARS OR TRUCKS REQUIRE THIS TYPE OF REPAIR TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS? I WOULD L LIKE FOR YOUR AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE THE NUMBER OF REPAIRS CONSUMERS HAVE HAD TO MAKE BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. [XXX] SC DRIVERS LICENSE NO. [XXX] VIN [XXX] THANK YOU FOR INVESTIGATING THIS DEFECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR
Sep 20, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
7 OF 8 SPARK PLUGS BROKE OFF WHILE CHANGING OUT ON MY VEHICAL THIS IS CRAZY HEARD ALOT OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Aug 23, 2010
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE BEEN CHANGING OUT MY REGULATORS FOR MY F-150 5.4 LITER XLT 2005 SINCE 2008. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TIMES IS UP TO THREE AND TODAY 08-16-2010 MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS NOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. COMING HOME FROM WORK DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY I WAS ROLLING DOWN MY WINDOW AND THEN HEARD A CRACK AND THEN IT WOULDN'T ROLL BACK UP. WELL I KNEW WHAT THE SOUND MENT BECAUSE I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE ALL THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS IN MY TRUCK AND HEARD THE SAME NOISE WHEN IT HAPPENED TO THEM. TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ON JUST THE FIRST THREE WINDOW REGULATORS AND LABOR $1,062.54, THAT'S NOT COUNTING WHAT I'M ABOUT TO SPEND THE FORTH TIME ON MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. I WAS TOLD AND ON THE RECEIPTS IT HAS REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS, DID NOT SEE THE OLD PARTS THAT WERE TAKEN OUT THOUGH. THIS IS GETTING OLD, IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT CAN STOP THIS. I KNOW THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT THIS IS EFFECTING. *TR
Aug 16, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
LOST OF POWER, THEN CRANK BUT NOT START THEN START A DEALER AFTER BEING TOWED TO THEM, EXCESSIVE SMOKING TO BLAME ON ERG VALVE AND COOLER, AND TURBO AIR CHARGER LEAK. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ERG VALVE AND COOLER, AND REPLACEMENT OF AIR TURBO CHARGER (COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASE). *TR
Aug 06, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
LIGHT BULB ATTACHED TO TRANSMISSION PLACEMENT WINDOW IN CONSOLE, DETACHES AND BURNS OTHER WIRES AND WHAT EVER ELSE IT CAN INSIDE CONSOLE, THEN BURNS THROUGH SIDE OF CONSOLE RELEASING SMOKE INTO CAB OF VEHICLE ,IN THE END YOU HAVE AN EXTRA LIGHT STICKING OUT THE SIDE OF THE CONSOLE BETWEEN THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR
Jul 26, 2010
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
SEAT WILL NOT RECLINE ENOUGH. BABY'S HEAD WAS JUST HANGING OVER HELD UP WITH THE CHEST STRAP. HIS FACE WAS RED AND I'M AFRAID THAT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SUFFOCATED HAD I NOT TAKEN HIM OUT WHEN I DID. I TOOK THE SEAT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY IT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY, AND IT WAS. THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY TO PUT A ROLLED TOWEL UNDER THE FRONT OF THE SEAT TO HELP WITH RECLINING, BUT IT WAS VERY UNSTEADY WHEN I DID THAT. THE SEAT WAS IN A FORD TRUCK THAT HAS PRETTY FLAT SEATS SO THE RECLINE FUNCTION SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM. I HAVE 2 PICTURES OF HIM IN THE SEAT WITH HIS HEAD HANGING FORWARD. *TR
Jul 24, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
EASY ACCESS INTO FORD TRUCKS HAVING PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES AND BACK PLATES. WHILE THE BREAK IN IS NOT A DIRECT SAFETY ISSUE, IT COULD POTENTIALLY BE. IT TAKES UP VALUABLE POLICE RESOURCES INVESTIGATING THESE CRIMES, WHICH MAY BE NEEDED ELSEWHERE. THE THIEF HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REMOVE INSURANCE CARDS, REGISTRATIONS, ETC. CONTAINING PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT ARE GENERALLY STORED IN GLOVE BOXES. THERE SHOULD BE A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF SECURITY THAT ONE CAN EXPECT WHILE IN OR AWAY FROM A VEHICLE. THE DOOR HANDLE AND BACK PLATE DESIGN ARE FAULTY AND ALLOW FOR EASY, RAPID ENTRY INTO THE VEHICLE. *TR
Nov 09, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
THE SPARKPLUGS ON THE FORD TRITON 3 VALVE ENGINE. WHEN I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IT WAS KNOWN BY THE DEALER AND THE COMPANY THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE SPARKPLUGS. NEITHER ONE WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM. FORD NEEDS TO REPLACE THE PLUGS IN ALL THESE ENGINES AND REIMBURSE THE CONSUMERS FOR ANY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES THEY HAVE INCURRED. *TR
Oct 20, 2009
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DRIVING ON ROAD IN SCHOOL ZONE (25 MILES PER HOUR) CHILDREN PLAYING ON SIDEWALK. CHILDREN WERE JUMPING ON OFF SIDEWALK INTO STREET. APPLIED MY BRAKES. HEARD CLUNK IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK THEN - NO BRAKE. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. FAILURE OCCURRED AS AXLE BROKE, APPARENTLY LOOSE FOR LONG TIME - NOT ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED FROM DEALER. C CLAMP HOLDING AXLE IN PLACE IS DISSOLVED INTO SMALL PIECES CAUSING AXEL TO COME OUT. CALIPER IS TOAST (ONLY THING HOLDING AXLE INTO PLACE) ROTOR, BRAKE PAD, ALL REAR AXLE COMPONENTS - COMPLETELY FAILED, CAUSED OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS TO TRUCK. EXTENDED WARRANTY WON'T COVER STATING WHEN THE TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE CURB - THEY CONSIDER THAT AS IMPACT - FORD WANTS NO PART IN FIXING - SAID NO REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH C-CLAMP (NO RECALLS) OR AXEL BREAKING OR SLIPPING AWAY. A TRUE NIGHTMARE! - YOU PAY FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY - BUT THEY DON'T PAY FOR THE REPAIR, YOU BUY A TRUCK FROM A DEALER, YET THEY DON'T CHECK SAFETY - ONLY TIRES, WIPERS AND SMALL STUFF. CONSUMER IS FORCED TO BEAR ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THEIR OWN. REALLY FRUSTRATED. *TR
Aug 28, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK WITH 48,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAD A BAD SHAKE IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO A BAD BRAKE SHIMMY. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT. COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. TOLD NORMAL! I WORKED IN THE SERVICE DEPT OF A FORD DEALERSHIP I KNOW NORMAL. 53,000 OR SO MILES BAD CLUNKING FROM TRANSFER AREA WOULDN'T GO INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE 1/2 THE TIME TOOK TO FORD, TOLD NOTHING WRONG AGAIN. 72,000 MILES TRANSMISSION GOES OUT. TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE, OUT BY 2000 MILES. I WAS A SERVICE MANAGER FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP THEY COULD DO A SUPPLEMENT ON THE WARRANTY. I ASKED FOR 1/2 OF COST TOLD NO. EVEN AFTER DOCUMENTATION OF ALL THE SERVICES AND COMPLAINTS TOLD TO BAD SO SAD. THIS TRUCK HAS HAD TRANSMISSION TROUBLES, 4 WHEEL DRIVE TROUBLE, THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FELL APART IN THE DOOR AND A BAD BRAKE SHIMMY EVEN AFTER I HAD A 4 WHEEL BRAKE JOB DONE, ITS STILL THERE. NO HELP FROM FORD AT ALL! *TR
Jan 19, 2009
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A TRUCK AT SELINSGROVE FORD ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THE NIGHT I GOT IT HOME I NOTICED IT SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL.. THAT WAS FINE THEN WHEN YOU GET UP TO ABOUT 55MPH ITS HAS A BAD SHIMMY AND I HAD IT BACK A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT TIME AND THEY SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT NOW. IT HAD TO BE WRECKED OR SOMETHING BECAUSE THERE WAS A CREASE ON THE BUMPER AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR NEEDED ADJUSTED. *TR
Nov 10, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
MY TRUCK HAS 56K ON IT BOUGHT IT USED WITH 35K ON IT WHEN IT STARTS RUNS WITH HIGH IDLE AND THE TOP END TICKS REALLY BAD THE TICKING DOES NOT GO AWAY AT ALL SPEEDS AT A STOP LIGHT IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL TIC TIC TIC SOUNDS LIKE A LIFTER IS STUCK. I PUT "LUCAS" IN IT TO TRY TO MAKE IT GO AWAY THEN I CHANGED THE OIL RAN ABOUT TWO WEEKS WITH NO DIFFERENCE AND CHANGED IT AGAIN AND NO CHANGE CALLED FORD DEALER THEY COULDN'T HELP THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TAKE IT IN AND GET CHARGED $165. THEN I CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS MAYBE A FOULED PLUG THAT WASN'T IT THERE GOES 120 BUCKS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FALLS THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE $140 REPLACED THAT ALREADY. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP SOMETIMES NOW TO THE FRONT THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES TURNED THE ROTORS AT NAPA $20 NEW BRAKE PADS $90 AT KRAGENS BALANCED TIRES FREE I WORK AT A TIRE SHOP SHAKING WENT AWAY FOR ABOUT THREE DAYS 350 MILES LATER THE SHAKING IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE CHECKED THE BALANCING ON THE TIRES THEY WERE GOOD ROTORS ARE OUT OF SHAPE AGAIN STILL ON THERE NOW AND THE SHAKING IS GETTING WORSE I CANT AFFORD THEM RIGHT NOW SO THEY WILL STAY THERE HOOKED UP THE SNAP ON EHTOS COMPUTER TO IT AND REGISTERS THAT TWO SENSORS HAVE AN OPEN CIRCUIT BUT NO EXPLANATION FOR TOP END NOISE INJECTORS MIGHT BE BAD. *TR
Aug 03, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MULTIPLE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURES DURING NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE AND EVEN PARKED IN SOME INSTANCES. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAUSES MUCH STRESS. IF YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE EXTREME HEAT, SNOW OR A HEAVY RAIN STORM YOU CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. IF YOU HAVE PASSENGERS ESPECIALLY SMALL CHILDREN THEY WILL HAVE TO SUFFER UNTIL YOU CAN GET TO A SERVICE STATION OR HAVE THE TOOLS ON HAND TO FIX IT. ONCE THE WINDOW FALLS YOU ARE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS WITH NO PROTECTION FROM HAVING THE WINDOW UP. THE WINDOW FALLS INTO THE DOOR AND YOU CANNOT GET THE WINDOW BACK UP UNLESS YOU TAKE THE DOOR PANEL OFF AND MANUALLY SHOVE THE WINDOW UP AND PLACE SOMETHING THERE TO HOLD IT. I HAVE HAD THE PARTS REPLACED EVERY TIME AND IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND TO MULTIPLE PEOPLE. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME FIVE TIMES IN THREE YEARS.
Jun 27, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW 4X4. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,200. UPDATED 07/07/08. *LJ UPDATTED *JB
Jun 12, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
BRAKE PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES NOW I HAVE HAD TO HAVE CALIPERS, ROTORS, ETC REPLACED. NOW MY REAR END SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING GOING AROUND CORNERS. *TR
Jan 28, 2008
PARKING BRAKE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW. HAD HIGHWAY SPEED SHUDDERS AND VIBRATION. DEALER SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IT WOULD GO AWAY BY ITS SELF. ON THE THIRD VISIT, THEY SAID THAT THEY FIXED IT AND WE LEFT. IMMEDIATELY, WE TURNED AROUND BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. WE FOUND THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS DRAGGING AND THAT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SHUTTERING AND VIBRATION. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AND WE'VE NOT HAD ANYMORE ISSUES WITH THIS UNTIL RECENTLY. WE HAD THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED FOR THE SLIPPING PROBLEM AND NOW THE PARKING BRAKES ARE DRAGGING AGAIN. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND IN MY OPINION CAN CAUSE A FIRE. *TR
Sep 09, 2007
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
NORMAL USE OF MY 2005 FORD F-150 IN THE PAST TWO YEARS HAS LEAD TO A FEW ITEM I BELIEVE CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE LATEST IS THE DRIVERS SEAT BREAKING ITS LOWER FRAME AND SEAT PAD TRAY. FORD HAS YET TO FIX THIS ISSUE AS THEY CLAIM PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THE SEAT IS "ROCKING" DURING NORMAL DRIVING AND IS A CONCERN OF MINE IF IT SHOULD TOTALLY FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE LEADING TO A CRASH. IT IS ALSO AT A SLIGHT TILT CAUSING ME TO SIT IN A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT THE PARTS ARE STILL ON ORDER TO FIX IT. THIS IS A UN-REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO HAVE TO WAIT. ALSO 3 OUT OF THE FIVE WINDOWS OF MY TRUCK HAVE BROKEN, THIS RESULTS IN THE WINDOW REGULATOR BREAKING CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THIS LEAVES ME AND MY VEHICLE OPEN TO THE WEATHER AND/OR BEING UNSECURED IF DRIVING IN A LESS THAN SAFE AREA. THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN FIXED IN THE SAME DAY WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT FOR PARTS AS THE DEALER HAS STATED "WE KEEP THE PARTS AVAILABLE AS IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM". BUT THEY CAN NOT FIX THE OTHER TWO UNTIL THEY BREAK AS FORD WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO UNLESS THEY BREAK. AS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM IT SEEMS TO ME THE ISSUE SHOULD BE FIXED BEFORE ANY OTHER WINDOWS FAIL. *NM
Feb 12, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FACTORY KEY WAS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE INCLUDED 3 KEYS; 2 GOOD AND 1 DEFECTIVE. ANY TIME A GOOD KEY WAS USED TO LOCK THE DOOR, THE DEFECTIVE KEY DOES NOT WORK AT ALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE DEFECTIVE KEY WORKED IF IT USED TO LOCK THE DOOR BEFORE STARTING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO PROGRAMMED ANOTHER KEY, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO EXPRESSED THAT ANOTHER KEY COULD NOT BE REPROGRAMMED BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED THREE TIMES AND SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE OTHER DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFERED NO RESOLUTION.
Sep 21, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
2005 F150 RWD VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO FORD REPAIR 3 TIMES FOR BRAKES (PARKING BRAKE, ABS). ONE OCCASION THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LT REAR HUB WAS 385 DEGREES F BY INFERRED THERMOMETER. ANOTHER OCCASION RT REAR WAS TOO HOT TO TOUCH AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALUMINUM RIMS THAT THE DEALER STATES SHOW NO DAMAGE. ALSO UNKNOWN IS WHAT THIS TEMPERATURE MAY HAVE CAUSED TO THE REAR BEARINGS, SEALS AND OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS (CALIPERS). ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENT ON AND DRIVEABLITY WAS INTOLERABLE WITH SHAKING AND VIBRATION. FUEL CONSUMPTION GOT WORSE BY 30%. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND PARTS WERE REPLACED (ROTOR, ABS SENSOR, PARKING BRAKE REATTACHED) , PARKING BRAKES WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED IN THE SEMI LOCKED POSITION ON THE SECOND RETURN, MISSED ON FIRST RETURN. UNABLE TO GET OLD PARTS. *NM
Sep 07, 2006
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
PLEASE HELP A CONSUMER! I QUESTION THE SAFETY AND LONG TERM VALUE OF THE NEW FORD F150 TRUCKS MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM WRITING YOU AS A LAST DITCH EFFORT TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT A PRODUCTION ISSUE WITH THE FORD F150 TRUCKS THAT VIBRATE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO I PURCHASED A NEW F150 AND FROM THAT POINT I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION AND TRANSMISSION ISSUE. FORD HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT IT AND IN THE PROCESS I FOUND THAT THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM FORGED SOME INVOICE DOCUMENTS. I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND THIS PROBLEM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WHEN I STARTED TO LOOK INTO IT. YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF IF YOU SEARCH GOOGLE FOR TOPICS LIKE "2005 F150 VIBRATION". IF YOU WOULD LIKE, I COULD SEND YOU A LIST OF WEBSITES TO HELP. IN ALL FAIRNESS TO FORD THEY DESERVE A CHANCE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS AND I AM IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH A LAWYER TO GET MY MONEY BACK. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF MY NIGHTMARE TO THIS EMAIL AND JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I HAVE FOLLOWED EVERY PROTOCOL SET BY FORD. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT FORD JUST LIKES TO HAVE PROBLEMS DELAYED AND EXPECT PEOPLE TO RUN OUT OF MONEY WHEN TRYING TO RECOVER THEIR ORIGINAL PURCHASE. YOU WILL ALSO FIND EMAILS ATTACHED FROM PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS STORY IS NOT A WASTE OF YOUR TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEARCH THE INTERNET, YOU WILL FIND ALL THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION YOU NEED. CAN YOU PLEASE FIND THE TIME TO HELP GET THE WORD OUT AND MAKE THINGS RIGHT? I JUST WANT MY MONEY BACK AND DO NOT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO FALL INTO THIS TRAP. HELP FROM THE PRESS WOULD NOT ALLOW FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO STONEWALL PEOPLE. LETS GIVE FORD A CHANCE TO HELP THE CONSUMER. CALL ANYTIME [XXX] - I AM WILLING TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPORTING INFO INCLUDING SERVICE RECORDS, RESEARCH, AND CONTACTS FROM ACROSS THE USA. THANKS [XXX]. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 19, 2006
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
PURCHASED A 2005 F-150 4X4 FORD PICK-UP TRUCK AND IMMEDIATELY FELT A STRONG VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK. TOOK IT BACK TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS EACH ONE CLAIMING THEY FIX IT. THE VIBRATION STILL EXISTS AND NOW THE STEERING WHEEL IS VIBRATING. I BELIEVE THIS TRUCK IS UNSAFE. I WILL CONTINUE TO EXHAUST ALL AVENUES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THIS TRUCK. *NM
May 04, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE REVVED TO 5000 RPM AND THE TIRES SPUN AND WERE BURNING RUBBER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JB THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 03/17/06. *JB
Feb 28, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THEY DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED INTO THE MEDIAN AND COLLIDED WITH THE RETAINING WALL. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHICH RESULTED IN INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT FOR AN ABS PROBLEM. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. *AK UPDATED 1/25/2006. *NM
Dec 28, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES
1 complaint
MY PAINT JOB WAS DEFECTIVE AND THIN, MY WINDSHIELD WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY, THERE ARE TICKING NOISES FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, THE FRONT END IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE ADDED WEIGHT TO THE TRUCK, THE TRANSMISSION STALLS THE TRUCK WHEN IT ROLLS BACKWARDS IN DRIVE, THE TRUCK SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS AND HAS EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, WHICH IS THE ONLY THING THAT FORD HAS ALL BUT ADMITTED TO BY EXTENDING THE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR/RIDE HARSHNESS WARRANTY FROM 1YR/12,000 MILES TO 3YRS/36,000 MILES. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A CAR COMPANY GIVING AWAY SOMETHING UNLESS THERE WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *NM
Dec 19, 2005
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH THE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC, AND COLLIDING WITH FOUR OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED TO DETERMINE WHAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. INJURIES WERE REPORTED. *AK
Nov 30, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
DT: AT 400 MILES THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 18, 2005. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO CLAIMED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED FROM HEAT. THEY GOT PERMISSION FROM FORD TO PUT ON DIFFERENT ROTORS. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER WENT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY CHECKED AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. LEFT THE DEALER AGAIN , WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER, THE FLUID WAS IN THE RIMS OF THE VEHICLE, AND ON THE GROUND. THIS WORE OUT THE TIRES AND THE BRAKES STILL WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FORD WAS SUPPOSE TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO MEET WITH THE CONSUMER , AND HAD NOT DONE SO. CURRENTLY, THE CONSUMER WENT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER , AND THEY JUST SWAPPED THE TIRES FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK. THEN , THEY CHANGED/ TURN ED THE ROTORS. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH MANUFACTURER , WHO BLAMED THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER BLAMED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Sep 22, 2005
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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
Aug 04, 2005
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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
Jul 20, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
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.
Jun 06, 2005
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The 2005 FORD F-150 currently has 1120 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 2005 FORD F-150 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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All problem and complaint data for the 2005 FORD F-150 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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