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1FTPX14545F••••••2005 Ford F-150
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford F-150 build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
942on the model
268builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Steering 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2013
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…
Air BagscrashMay 2009
The contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 35 mph in fair weather conditions, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, but the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries; however, the contact was…
SuspensionApr 2021
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…
SteeringSep 2015
Driving vehicle have noticed when engine is idling, power steering is sometimes weak. Fluid is replaced every fall, as the steering pump has been a noisy one since the truck was new. Dealer suggested replacing fluid with synthetic. It worked then, so I replace it every year.…
Power TrainSep 2015
Metal scraping sound from rear end. Mechanic has checked and says pinion, bearings, ring gear have failed. Looks like its a common failure. 9.75 ring gear, 3.55 ratio
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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 1FTPX14545FA07513 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.