2005 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel drive · 19 records
- spark plugs · 10 records
- four wheel · 10 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- throttle body · 6 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded, which caused the transmission line to become defective. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the transmission line was replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic that, due to the corrosion, other parts of the vehicle could become defective. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified…
ODI 11287097
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission clunks. Truck stalls in traffic because of throttle body problems. It has been an on going problem over the past several years.
ODI 11206505
Power Train
My 2005 f150 has an electronic switch to engage the [redacted]. It has stopped working all together. I've researched the problem and have discovered that this is a common problem for this model from 2004 on up. I nearly crashed while driving after a snow storm due to the [redacted] being inactive.
ODI 11173022
Power Train
WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE
ODI 11083642
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While at a stop, the vehicle shook and did not accelerate. In addition, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bill knight ford of stillwater (4405 w 6th ave, stillwater, ok 74074, [redacted]) and the computer system was updated; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11083140
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
Power Train
TRANS FAULT ERROR
ODI 11042554
Power Train
New trans needed, common on most f150. Overdrive light flashes and won't shift out of first gear
ODI 10972016
Engine · Power Train · Wheels
I needed a new transmission last year. Just blew out of no where. This year alone i needed new hubs, all8 cylinders have a miss fire my truck dropped from 60 to ten in seconds so scary
ODI 10957438
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Cpsc;2005 ford f-150 transmission and motor went out at 89446 miles. A diagnostic was performed. *bf 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…
ODI 10944868
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck was bought and i replaced all spark plugs and even had to replace a clinoid because was told that was the problem. Its not... There is a ball valve in the transmission that keeps the truck from building enough pressure to be able to shift which throws a code and says misfire on 6 been replaced twice now so clearly not the problem. This is a major issue.. Truck feels as if fixing to fie then check engine light…
ODI 10928580
Engine · Power Train
My truck has a known issue with the 5.4l's cam phasers. The truck makes a very loud noise and shakes. To repair this, it's around $3,000 and also i have a known issue with all 8 coils which had to be replaced for $1,200 and a known misfire. I do not understand why ford motor is aware of the ongoing issues in this year truck and has not done anything about it. Also if the cam phasers are not replaced the engine will…
ODI 10850589
Power Train · Steering
!. Vacuum advance control for four wheel drive gets wet, looses pressure and front wheels engage slightly, causing wheel hub damage. 2. Steering becomes hard, especially in cold weather. Hard to inspect steering shaft until it is disconnected from steering rack. Common problem with mid to late 2000's ford crown vic. Police vehicles. Come on ford, man up and make these problems a recall.
ODI 10870924
Power Train
Takata recall at 80,000 miles f150 transmission went out. Had it repaired now in less than 12,000 miles gone again.
ODI 11030318
Power Train
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
ODI 10776513
Power Train
Rear end shaking while driving down road about 60mph. Getting off gas nor putting vehicle in neutral would not stop shaking. Had to come to complete stop before starting again to make vehicle drive properly.
ODI 10783704
Power Train
I was driving and heard a sound come from my engine compartment. I didn't lose power, but pulled over to look under the hood. Not noticing anything obvious i checked the fluid levels and noticed that my transmission fluid was low. It had been checked two months prior during oil change. I had no visible signs of leaks. I found a forum on the internet that talked about transmission fluid going from the transmission to…
ODI 10734080
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
Engine · Power Train
I own the above mention vehicle, there was no disclosure to me at the time of purchase of a very serious design flaw with the spark plugs that could and likely will break off in the engine during replacement and the extreme cost in changing these plugs around 900 to 1000 dollars if no plugs break off and even more in the plugs do break off or heads have to removed to extract the plugs even worse pieces of prshell…
ODI 10671828
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
I just wanted to add my vehicle to the list of complaints about the differential. Mine makes noise and has made noise for quite some time. I thought it might be the tires or rotors. I found out that it was coming directly from the rear differential. Based on the complaints i have heard, i am pretty sure this is the same thing. The noise sounds like metal running on metal. I believe this should be something ford…
ODI 10682846
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Ford designed the factory spark plugs as a two piece design. Once the truck requires a tune up the current spark plugs break in half as they are removed causing an addition cost for extra labor and special tools designed to remove these plugs. I took my truck to the ford dealer who then broke 6 out of 8 plugs upon removal at an extra cost of 80 dollars a piece. The tune up which only includes the removal off the old…
ODI 10639068
Engine · Power Train
Truck went into "limp" mode on start up. Very difficult to get home in traffic. "fix" was new throttle body from flecther ford. $582.38. Seems to be an ongoing problem with ford. *tr
ODI 10620677
Engine · Power Train
I bought a 2005 ford f 150 used not knowing about the engine and rear end problems until i heard the rattle coming from under the hood so i go ask dealer about this problem he said this type engine was from ford was not good lucky for me they were repairing one it had blown a spark plug out and they were replace parts for the cam he said get rid of the truck or run it till it blows up it has no power it stalls in…
ODI 10596154
Power Train
Vehicle went into 'failsafe mode' and stopped running with no warning. Manual said this would allow the vehicle to proceed safely home. Did not get far before it would not run. When it did run, it ran at about 2 mph before failing to go any farther. Looking on the internet, lots of people have had this occur with various ford vehicles. *tr
ODI 10584132
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