10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 97,488 miles
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My brake booster or vacuum line has went out during driving and I almost lost control with my family. I see theres recalls on my make model and year. So I wanted to check and see because it was scary I had to leave my truck and get it towed some how back still also.
- Westfield, PA, USA
Frame of truck is rotted around leaf spring areas and under cab of truck as well as bed rails.
- Pemberton, NJ, USA
Truck frame rusted through to the point it is unsafe to drive and will not pass state inspection. The frame rust is excessive after taking great care of the truck.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
When trying to stop the vehicle it suddenly accelerated for some unknown reason. This has happened on several occasions and on one of those occasions when pulling into a parking spot it resulted in damage to the truck.
- Boone, IA, USA
This truck is virtua;;Y rust free on body. The frame however is rusted through near the gas tank. I have seen other people with this issue. Mechanic had to take it off lift, because it was so weak. Could just break while driving.
- Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
I have put 3 transmission in and only last about 4-5 yrs the wrench light comes on and it lost power
- Fairfax, OK, USA
Chassis is rotted out and cannot even be put on a lift. Took my truck to be inspected and the found the chassis rotted and advised not to put on lift
- Providence, RI, USA
Main frame rot left rear rusting right front starting
- Highland, MI, USA
Truck will not pass inspection due to frame rust on both sides of the truck.
- Olean, NY, USA
Have owned this truck bought new, 2005. Have used sparingly only 15K + miles. Over the years I have experianced a number of occasions when it tried to accellerate when I went to brake. First thought it a quirk or floor mats. Recently nearly trashed a parked car while backing ito a parking space. Continued to accellerate dispite standing on brake. There is no longer any doubt that this is a problem with sua, sudden unintended accelleration, that Ford has never admitted. I have made sure I am off the gas pedal and the floor mat has been removed. This happens when the vehicle is moving and when trying to brake!
- Dagsboro, DE, USA
Engine knocking noise
- Ft Wayne, IN, USA
The rear differential had to be replaced( at a Ford dealership ). the reason for replacement was the shaft that goes from the wheel into the differential had adjustment issues when making normal turns( this occurred when driving slowly also more noticeable with quick turns and when exiting on the highway around the curve, making the rear end jump on turns. When driving in a straight line there was no issue problems. Since replacement the same issues still have recurred. My concern is there may be an issue with the Ford rear end differential and axial parts both original and replacement parts that may make the vehicle have safety issues particularly in turns causing jumping of the rear end
- Savannah, GA, USA
Cpsc;2005 Ford F-150 transmission and motor went out at 89446 miles. A diagnostic was performed. The consumer stated after the transmission was replaced, the vehicles performance was not indicative of having been at a repair shop. The consumer returned to the dealer and another diagnostic was performed. The consumer was then informed the engine needed to be replaced. It was also determined the initial repairs were completed with salvaged/used parts.
- Mobile, AL, USA
My F150 frame is rusted through where it actually broke I work as a welder and I have fixed 3 diffrant trucks F150 around the same year it is mostly on drivers side.
- Essex, VT, USA
Fuse 14 controlling ABS module, dtr sensor, reverse lights, PCV heater, air conditioner compressor, cruise control deactivator switch and daytime headlights was repeatedly blowing. Truck was serviced by dealer on 3-23-16, replacing the A/C compressor. Replacing the A/C compressor did not resolve any issues. The truck was returned to the dealer on 4-6-16 for the same issue with the same fuse. The dealership replaced the fuse and performed diagnostic tests on the truck, then informing me that they could not diagnose or locate the short. The dealership informed me that I would have to drive the truck until the fuse started blowing more frequently. The first time the truck was driven after work was performed the cruise control was not functioning properly. The truck engine would surge as the truck went down the road with the cruise control on. The issue with the cruise control happened on 4-9-16. On the morning of 4-10-16 the truck was driven approximately 4 miles and parked in the drive of my home. After entering the house the alarm was heard sounding on the vehicle, at which time I stepped outside to find the truck on fire. The fire seemed to have started on the inside of the truck.
- Sylacauga, AL, USA
Had to replace spark plugs on 2005 Ford F150. Caused mechanical problems. I got them replaced at Ford dealership in rice lake Wisconsin.
- Rice Lake, WI, USA
Spark plugs are impossible to be removed/replaced. Went to mechanic to be removed/replaced and was extremely expensive. Must be some defect on Ford's part.
- Chicago, IL, USA
About a year ago I was driving my F-150 pickup truck down street maybe 45 M.P.H when out of nowhere the driver side window made a loud noise and fell down into the door. Ended up that the window regulator had broken. Then yesterday I was driving about 50 M.P.H and my back window was open about 2 inches I pushed the button to make it go up, it made a loud grinding noise and fell into the door also.
- Cathedral City, CA, USA
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 tried to swicth to 2 wheel drive back to four wheel drive but the 4 wheel drive would not turn on. I grabbed the gear shift to put the truck back in park when I noticed my gear shift could float to park to 1st gear freely and would not shift. At this time I noticed smoke starting to come inside cab from under dash and thru the vents. I jumped out and opened the hood. A 1 foot section of a wiring harnes mounted to the firewall had caught fire. I made attempts to put out the fire but within a few seconds the engine compartment was engulfed. In 2 to 3 minutes the entire inside of the cab was also completely on fire. My wife who was watching me immediatly called 911 to get the fire department. After 3 minutes the truck was already a total lose. Due to the truck being only 60' from my house and burning so hot I was concerned about my house catching fire. Two gentleman from the rescue squad arrived but it was too late for anything to be done. I was able to get a backhoe and put the fire out with snow. Unfortunately I had liability insurance only which meant a total lose. I never dreamed that the truck would burn up sitting in my driveway!!!! I know there have been some recalls for F150 due to fire hazards with the cruise control for other year model close to 2005. A vehicle catching fire while its sitting in a driveway running is totally unacceptable. The truck was in excellent shape and had no after market parts or work performed. I have no ideal why the wiring harness caught fire.
- Cadiz, KY, USA
- El Paso , TX, USA