2005 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 60
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 60 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- lost power · 6 records
- wheel drive · 6 records
- fail safe · 6 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11113542
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The brake warning lite remains on. I'm told by my mechanic that it is due to a broken connection in the dash board circuit board and he said it is a relatively common fault. Repair requires removing the entire dash board and replacement of the circuit board.
ODI 11270066
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
My 2005 ford f150 truck has had so many problems & some replace twice & im over it im about to have a heart attack now it sounds like my aculator again with the sound of metal scraping on the ground and when i switch it to 44 the sounds stops .but if its not in 44 the sound stays and it is loud ! I have spent so much get my truck fixed and what upsets me is i take care of my truck change oil spark plugs everything…
ODI 11080625
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased ford f150 from old saybrook ford, feb. 16. The truck has the 5.4 engine which has numerous complaints of engine failure. Driving on route 1 when truck eccelorates or loses power. When we bought the truck the chain guide was broke and eating through the case. Spark plugs get stuck in engine or propel them selves through the truck hood. Dangerous engine to have on road. I owe 8000.00 on a truck that now…
ODI 11024788
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle went into "failsafe" mode on two separate occasions within the last year! And most recently, two weeks ago! Both at highway speed on two different interstates in florida! Very dangerous, and hard to control vehicle to "limp" to a safe place to stop! Many possible causes from electrical, fuel, or engine issues that are well documented on many internet sites and f150 forums! Also rust issues on roof of vehicle…
ODI 10993552
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving, the vehicle idled without warning. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to restart it, but it continued to idle. The maintenance warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not…
ODI 11004662
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10861613
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph, the driver side air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
ODI 10863675
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10816962
Electrical System
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 including power lock, power windows, automatic shutoff of radio, door chime, keypad, and mirrors. Discussion with ford dealer indicated…
ODI 10731953
Electrical System · Windshield
I started the truck and then turned on the rear defrost, which i rarely use. It was about 55 degrees outside. After about 2 minutes i heard a hissing noise that lasted for about 5 seconds and then a heard loud pop and then the windshield shattered. Many other articles on the web indicate that this is a known defect with the rear defrost. I called ford and they will not offer and compensation to have it fixed even…
ODI 10714694
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 65 mph, the vehicle began stalling intimittently then the engine and maintanenence warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air filter was outdated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000.
ODI 10930354
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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 [redacted] in high. My four wheel drive would not work so i tried to swicth to [redacted] back to four wheel drive but the [redacted] would not turn on. I grabbed the gear shift to put the truck back in…
Fire reported
ODI 10723002
Electrical System · Engine
We have had our 2005 f-150 king ranch for about 10 years now. Today (feb 10,2015), my wife and our one year babe were heading to the post office the truck displayed a message reading "engine failsafe mode". The truck lost all power, no steering, and it stall on the highway going about 65 mph. Luckily, she said there were vehicles behind her and she pulled it over with no steering and the engine dead. My wife then…
ODI 10682659
Electrical System · Engine
Over the past 5 years i have had my truck go into fail safe mode. My truck will flash fail safe and i will lose all power to the vehicle. I'm able to coast to a stop. I have been able to re start my vehicle and continue driving. *tr
ODI 10659123
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to spark plugs and coils problem. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, upon acceleration. The consumer also stated the check engine light illuminated and flashed when a spark plus misfired. *jb
ODI 10641000
Electrical System · Engine
2005 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to engine fail safe mode malfunctions causes vehicle to lose all power, brakes and steering. Consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd the dealer investigated the complaint, but was unable to identify the cause. *jb
ODI 10597183
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchases a used 2005 ford f150 about 5 months ago. Today, feb 28, 2014, i was leaving my neighborhood and my trucks display flashed an message reading "engine failsafe mode". My truck lost all power, no steering and died. Luckily i was on surface streets and pulled it over with no power steering and engine dead. The mechanics cannot find the cause and the engine will start but continues to turn off and the…
ODI 10566548
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that whenever he came to stop, the gears would engage independently and make a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the technician diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that he had to replace the alternator a total of four…
ODI 10574863
Electrical System
I started the truck and the all the initial before engine starts lights came on, tachometer went to zero and there was a warning buzzer. I rapped the top of the dash after trying three restarts where nothing changed. The truck normalized and i drove it. I do not often drive the truck, so about three weeks later i was headed to pennsylvania and was about to enter the hrbt tunnel when the instrument cluster went to…
ODI 10598145
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ok so we bought a ford f150 2005 on friday of last week which would be 08/09/2013 . The man assured us this was a safe and reliable vehicle. So we start our trip across the country to look at a new house in eastern north carolina. We stopped in arizona to see my girlfriends mom. Sur enough the truck would not start the next day. We take it to a mechanic and he says its the fuel pump so he changes it out we drive it…
ODI 10535261
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he replaced the battery prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. *tr
ODI 10525326
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Rear passenger window regulator stopped working and window fell into door. Had my daughter done this while driving she would have been scared by the loud popping noise and potentially crashed into object injuring herself and or others. This is a common problem and ford needs to recall the trucks with the plastic parts and falty mechanism. Search the web and there are hundreds of vehicles with the same issue . Years…
ODI 10511559
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
Dash electrical relay issue,paint peeling tailgate,transmission shutter going into overdrive 45 mph. *tr
ODI 10566502
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My fuel control module shorted out which caused my pcm to be erased. It seems to be a common problem after researching it, but no recall has been issued. My pregnant wife was driving my truck and lost all power. This resulted in a near accident due to having no power steering and less brake control. If this is such a common problem with the placement of the control module why has this not been recalled. $1000 later…
ODI 10484772