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 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Around midday while driving on a city street, i heard a vibration coming from the underside of the vehicle. I drove a few blocks back to my office and the vehicle sat until i left to go home later that day. A few blocks from my office also while driving on a city street, i heard a louder vibration and this time a metal on metal clanking sound. I immediately pulled off into a parking area and looked under the vehicle…
ODI 10574394
Power Train
I bought my ford-f 150 directly from the ford dealership brand new with only 30 miles in august 2005. By november 2005, we brought it in to the dealership with concerns of the tranny slipping. The dealership could not find the problem, and we went home. With-in 1 yr. We had to replace the power windows, and with-in 2 yrs, the transmission went out completely. Luckily it was under warranty, and was replaced. We have…
ODI 10514381
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. *tr
ODI 10504368
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
Dash electrical relay issue,paint peeling tailgate,transmission shutter going into overdrive 45 mph. *tr
ODI 10566502
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that he shifted into park and exited the vehicle however, it began to roll away in reverse. The contact jumped back in the vehicle and applied the parking brake. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10490736
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the shifter cable detached from the connection in the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic replaced the shifter cable. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10464720
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Yes my 4x4 is not working and i have read over 300 post easy about the same problem people are having. Thousands of people are having the same problem i have had with my truck. Obviously if there are that many people with the same year of truck and same problem why isn't ford doing a recall? They say the problem is the iwe, solenoid, the problem why it happens in the first place is there isn't a rain cover over the…
ODI 10439976
Power Train
I was coming to a stop when the transmission would not release from gear and then finally did with a loud clunk. When i went to drive forward the engine revved up and then jumped into gear jumping the truck forward. There was no warning for a transmission failure it all of a sudden lost all gears. The mechanic at the ford dealership said it was a known issue to them and that one of the internal seals probably broke…
ODI 10433036
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that he attempted to accelerate from a stop, but the vehicle would not accelerate and a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the engine. Upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the drive shaft was corroded and split in half. The vehicle was towed home and parked. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10423854
Power Train
2005 ford f150, 139,000 miles. Truck started making grind/buzz noise intermittently and would stop when accelerator was released. Took to ford dealer and was told 4wd vacuum switch damaged from water and driver side independent wheel end needed replaced. New switch has water shroud to prevent water damage which would indicate this is a known problem. *tr
ODI 10406122
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the transmission would slip at anytime at speeds around 60 mph. The vehicle had the transmission replaced in march of 2011. The failure recurred on september 8, 2011. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on the september 23,2011. The dealer was in the process of diagnosing the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage…
ODI 10427760
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2005 f150 goes into "fail safe mode" and shuts down while driving. It only occurred once per year starting at 65,000 miles, but now happens every 3-4 weeks at 114,000 miles. Once the engine shuts down, i put the transmission into neutral while coasting and it restarts easily. The engine light illuminates for 3-4 days and then turns off. In researching the issue, it seems to be a rather common problem with this…
ODI 10676255
Power Train
Truck would idle extremely bad, when you cut it off it wouldn't start. This started happening on friday, december 31, 2010. I took the truck to firestone and they run a diagnostic test which at the time did not show the throttle body problem because the "check engine" light was not on at the time. However, firestone replaced the fuel filter, did a tune up and replaced the battery and removed the gas tank to clean it…
ODI 10374920
Power Train
On certain model ford vehicles using their 5.4 liter engine (which includes ford/lincoln models) the spark plugs are of a 3 part design which will separate and shoot out of the top of the engine while running causing serious injury or even death and extensive damage to the engine. Ford is aware of this problem as i have been told by several service managers but ford refuses to do anything about it because for every…
ODI 10373741
Power Train
A spark plug blew out of the cylinder head, destroying the coil above it. No hint of any problems prior to blow out. *tr
ODI 10392256
Differential Unit · Power Train
Limited slip rear differential clutch pack has needed to be replaced three times in 25,000 miles. Failure of components causes harsh vibration and control problems in turns and curves. *kb
ODI 10425523
Fuel System, Other · Power Train
As i was driving down a major highway in south carolina, i felt like my transmission might be slipping in my 2005 ford f-150. I took it immediately to a local and reputable mechanic who tested the transmission and subsequently informed me that it was the engine, specifically the spark plugs. In their investigation it was determined that 4 of my 8 spark plugs were broken. They had to use a special tool, developed by…
ODI 10356593
Power Train · Structure
Fordmotor company on the 2005 ford f150 there has been over 1000 complaints about the actuator on the four wheel drive there is a vacuum switch that operates them water runs down off the cowl contaminating the vac.line causing the actuator to go out therewas a service bulletin put out showing that they new of this problem and did nothing to correct it. The switch controls the vac. To the actuator with no vac. The…
ODI 10324110
Cooling System · Power Train
Ford motor company-there was a service bulletin put out show there was a problem with the cam phasers and cam chain tensioner causing the engine to make noises and then engine failure there has been lots of complaintsto ford with nothing being done if you where driving onthe road and the engine blew couldcause a accident i contact ford and they have all most admitted to it that they new there was a problem i have…
ODI 10324113
Power Train
Truck engine cutting off at any time while driving ,loss off steering and control of truck. Many complaints on line of same problem. Truck is out of warranty. It has 40,000miles. It happens a couple times a week. *tr
ODI 10332734
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While driving, the vacuum solenoid for the [redacted] tries to engage the [redacted] - even at highway speeds- resulting in a horrible sound. The sound was "like i had run over a shopping cart or hit something in the road and was dragging it under the truck". This happened 5 times in two days in less than 30 miles of total driving. The noise is so loud and alarming that it made me immediately apply the brakes and…
ODI 10262623
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
1. Brake dot 3 is running out after several months. When i apply the brakes, the vehicle keeps going. In order to keep the vehicle running, i must push down the brake very hard to stop the vehicle. I have to constantly refill the oil tank. 2. When driving on the highway and the speed reaches at around 45-65 mph, the vehicle automatically loses power and hit at 3-5 mph before stopping. After i completely turn off and…
ODI 11268423
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that she heard a grinding noise while driving at any speed. The noise was heard intermittenly. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle later locked into 4-wheel drive while driving less than 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found that the solenoid and the switch for the 4-wheel drive were defective. The contact paid $185 to…
ODI 10274966
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the four wheel drive feature malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to engage the four wheel drive system while driving 60 mph. The front end of the vehicle shook violently when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer replaced the four wheel drive sensor because water had entered the old sensor and caused the…
ODI 10435702