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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTPW14585KE84438 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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1FTPW14585K•••••• 2005 Ford F-150

This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford F-150 build (11 vs 4).

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942on the model
268builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Visibility 4 Engine 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Electrical System 2

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Power Train fire Mar 2015
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…
Electrical System Jul 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…
Service Brakes Apr 2015
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…
Engine Jan 2014
The contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Visibility Dec 2010
Webasto - hollandia 700 series sunroof blew off truck going 70 miles per hour. The vehicle is a 2005 ford f-150 king ranch super crew. On 12/26/2010 - while traveling with my wife and child from jacksonville, fl. To atlanta, ga.and on I-10 west, 5 miles from I-75 north when my…
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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 1FTPW14585KE84438 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.