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1FTPW14525K••••••2005 Ford F-150
This build draws 5.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford F-150 build (18 vs 4).
18on this build
942on the model
268builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 5Hydraulic 4Visibility 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMar 2024
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
StructureDec 2020
Went to have truck lined up and was told it had rusted the frame almost into in the rear. In more than one place
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2015
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…
VisibilitySep 2012
The contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the rear driver side window collapsed into the door panel. The contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the window regulator…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2011
Spark plugs came apart during routine maintenance/replacement. My require complete removal of cylinder head to remove broken pieces. Design is horrific and guaranteed to fail
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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 1FTPW14525KC85661 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.