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1FTPW14524K••••••2005 Ford F-150
This build draws 10.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford F-150 build (38 vs 4).
38on this build
942on the model
268builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 20Engine And Engine Cooling 4Electrical System 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2019
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the accelerator pedal hesitated when depressed. As a result, the vehicle made an abnormal puttering sound while in drive. In addition, the electrical system failed. The spark plugs were changed…
EngineMar 2015
I have 2004 f-150 with 92,000 miles on it , I bought it 3 years ago with 70,000 on it making a slight tapping noise . I talked with many people and and the dealer saying that this is the way the engine is designed and should be fine.yesterday driving down a major highway in…
Power TrainJun 2014
I own a 2004 f-150 with 120,000 miles. When I am stopped and start to turn the rear end makes a horrible shaking noise. I have owned this truck for 40,000 miles and it has always had this broblem. If fords company slogan is built tough then this types of problems should be…
VisibilityJan 2011
Rear window fell causing air to rush in could not raise rear window, 1 year old child in baby seat in backseat. Could have been catastrophic. No warning no way to raise window. Read numerous instances of this same event happening to thousands of others with same model year and…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2010
Accelerating through 60mph, heard loud engine noise, with subsequent rough running and heavy vibrations. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who found three broken/blown out spark plugs/coils, which were replaced. Approximately 8 months preceding this incident, two spark plugs…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTPW14524KAJ0905 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.