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1FTPX14555N••••••2005 Ford F-150
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford F-150 build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
942on the model
268builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 5Power Train 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainOct 2024
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
SteeringDec 2023
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…
Visibility/wiperAug 2019
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…
VisibilityMar 2013
On august 3, 2012 the passenger window dropped and the regulator assembly had to be replaced. Yesterday, march 2, 2013 the driver side window would not go up. The regulator with motor had to be replaced. I think ford needs to recall their vehicles, and replace their defective…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2009
Sudden engine surges occurring at any time weather moving or stopped at red light or while slowing down to stop
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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 1FTPX14555NB98901 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.