2005 Ford F-150 owner complaints

Windshield wiper motor failure. My windshield wipers ceased to work during a snow storm. Fortunately I was able to return home without any incidents. I was able to check the fuse and subsequently removed and tested the motor at which time I found that the motor is seized. I subsequently found that there is a safety recall for a similar problem on the next model year of my vehicle. Recall number 05v520000 covers 2006 f-150's I have a 2005 Ford f-150. *tr

I was driving down the road in my 2005 Ford f-150 when I heard a loud pop, it was my drivers side window that just gave out on its own. Now this same problem has happened to my passenger side window nearly 3 months ago. It a hazard for the simple fact that I driving on the road and it spoooked the '!@#$% out of me causing me to swerve on the other lanes. Please have this part recalled immediately. It has happened to me twice and my older brother also has a f-150 and him too has had this problem!!! *tr

Power window regulator failed and now I have duct tape on my window b/c I can't afford the repair. *tr

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 sunroof suddenly ripped off the top of my truck. The sunshade was also ripped out instantaneously. Fortunately the car behind me was far enough back to swerve and avoid be hit by the glass panel and sunshade. I recovered the glass panel and sunshade. *tr

Window regulator on 2005 Ford f150. Driving ia a rainstorm and drivers side window fell with no warning. Almost crashed on the interstate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-150. While driving in a rainstorm at 65 MPH the driver-side window collapsed. When the failure occurred, he heard a loud bang. He pulled over and then took the vehicle to a local repair facility. A technician stated that the window regulator failed. He called the manufacturer and was referred to NHTSA. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was 53,547. The failure mileage was approximately 53,520.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-150. The passenger and driver side window had fallen inside of the door without warning. He speculated that the plastic clip for the window cables have fractured. He has not contacted the dealer or manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 55,000.

Loss of brakes, braking while going downhill, loss of brakes, ABS not working then working. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-150. While driving 10 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but it would not move. As a result, the vehicle would not stop and ran a red light. The parking brake was applied and the vehicle finally stopped. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the vacuum hose detached from the manifold. The hose tubing was replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 36,900.

Dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway going at 55 MPH the vehicle hit something in the middle of the highway with the left front tire. The brakes were applied but they did not work. The consumer then lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle traveled into the median and collided with the retaining wall. This was a frontal impact. The seat belts failed to properly restrain the consumer and the air bags failed to deploy which resulted in injuries to the occupant. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop a couple of weeks prior to the accident for an ABS problem. They were unable to duplicate the problem with the brakes. *ak updated 1/25/2006. *nm

Transmission failed while driving. Leaving me stranded on the highway. Front bearing went out ,root cause of failure according to aamco mechanic. Truck only has 49,000 miles. Truck has always had a vibration . Lance cunningham Ford always pointed to tires, drive shaft. I believe that the true problem has now came to light. Unfortunately the original warranty was for 3 years or 36,000 miles. *tr

Original flywheel broken. Told will cost $1k to $1,4k to replace that and starter b/c flywheel 'probably' damaged starter. Truck won't start sometimes, and grinds when I try to start it. Was stranded 2 times and had to be towed. *tr

Went to have truck lined up and was told it had rusted the frame almost into in the rear. In more than one place.

Dt: the contact stated the front and rear third do not always close completely. This sometimes allowed water to leak into the vehicle when it rained or when it was washed. There was no indicator letting the contact know the door did not close properly. The dealer was not contacted. *ak

Gasoline fuel injectors staying open and dumping raw uncontrolled fuel into engine causing cylinder failure. Now Ford dealership states I must pay for 1/2 of cost of a new engine. Required 2 service visits to get truck running again and still after $800+ more dollars in repairs is not running properly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 Ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel. The odor was most prominent when the vehicle was at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the vehicle was not repaired. The contact also contacted the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle failure and current mileages was 87,240.

Bought this Ford f150 used with 95,000 miles. I was told the plugs and fuel filter needed replaced by the 100,000 range. My local garage spent hours replacing one plug and when they checked with the local Ford dealer about the problem they were told it was a long on going problem. The dealer said, they could remove the plugs but it would be $500.00 dollars to start and if the plugs broke off in the heads the cost could be as much as $3,000.00 if they had to remove the heads. Research shows me this has been going on for ever and Ford refuses to repair or recall the f150 5.4 3v spark plug problem. Build up around the base of the plugs from poor head design is costing us consumers thousands. People are getting hurt just trying to remove these plugs. I feel Ford should recall the f150 with thi

Spark plugs breaking off in engine head because of poor design. Just happened to me and after looking around the internet it has happened to a lot of people and now the service department of my local Ford dealership says it common and now they are charging me becuase they broke it and its common. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-150. While driving and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact heard a beep sound prior to the failure. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I own a 2005 Ford f150 and 2 years after owning it the front airbag light comes on blinks and stays on after a while. I am scared to death to ride in my pickup or allow my teenager to ride up front because of the airbag. *tr