2005 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 76
- 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 76 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- spark plugs · 28 records
- spark plug · 13 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- engine light · 9 records
- check engine · 6 records
- power steering · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
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 And Engine Cooling
When taking my vehicle out for test drive after putting new brakes on. While driving an spark plug blew out. While checking online i found that this is a major problem. I was very upset to find out from the dealer that it's gonna cost $585.70 to fix one spark plug and replace coil. I asked about replacing all the plug and they quoted $900 to do all of them. As a retiree of ford i think this is crazy. They tell you…
ODI 10618384
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford fuel pump driver corrodes badly causing no start and/or total failure of engine power. Reduction of power or engine stalling can and will happen at highway speeds. When engine stalls driver can lose power steering power brakes and control vehicle. This is known by ford. Ford along with a aftermaket company has redesigned the part. The updated part has standoffs along with a protective coating preventing…
ODI 10585087
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving home truck shut off engine fail safe mode indicator came on engine shut off all functions,brakes power steering. *tr
ODI 10565887
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was pulling out into traffic when the engine wouldn't respond. Luckily it wasn't on a highway the on coming traffic had enough time to avoid me. There was no warning i thought the truck had died and went to restart but the engine was idling. I then put the truck into low transfer and was able to move to a safe place by idling until a tow truck could remove it. *tr
ODI 10550119
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
Cross-reference ford tsb 07-13-5: water leak from ac has flooded the passenger floor pan and all associated carpeting and padding. Significant health hazard exists in warm climates due to the proliferation of respiratory hazards including but not limited to legionnaire's disease. The item should be a recall for this reason. I have lost use of my truck due to the inability to sufficiently dry the padding - i have had…
ODI 10458186
Engine And Engine Cooling · Injectors
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph he noticed that the engine misfired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the reverse spark plugs welded themselves to the engine head. The mechanic performed a tune up and replaced the spark plugs. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. The…
ODI 10455885
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford factory spark plug breaks within the head causing potential internal engine damage. An extremely common issue that has lead to the invention of a special tool used just because f the issue. Commonly reaching hundreds and even thousands of dollars to repair. Ford has changed their tsb from changing plugs at 100k miles to 60k miles. However by the time a issue was noticed many of us owners have over the 60k mile…
ODI 10452717
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a loud pop noise was heard and the vehicle erupted into flames. The vehicle caused extensive damage to a commercial building in which it was parked near. The police were contacted and a police report was filed. The fire department did not determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10450292
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
The problem started in 2010, it now has happen three times this year my 2005 ford f-150 supercab has without any warning, either lost all power or the engine was reduced to idle rpm at highway speeds. A total of five times this has happen since i bought the truck. Its happen in all typs of driving, highway speeds, city driving, acceleration and at a steady speed. I have had to maneuver across busy freeway lanes…
ODI 10438822
Engine And Engine Cooling
Auto ran great,fuel mileage real good,then sparkplug blew out without any advance indication of a problem. *tr
ODI 10434825
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle misfired on acceleration on highway. Was aware of spark plug ejections w/ my particular year and model after going through camshaft phaser repairs. (2005 f-150 w/ 5.4l triton engine). Mechanic suggested replacing all factory spark plugs w/ new designed spark plug kit to eliminate ejection problem. I did so at a cost of $831.52. Costs to date $4729.25 within the last 2 months on a 2005 vehicle. Unacceptable.…
ODI 10432465
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was idle and in park when it exhibited an abnormally loud popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that four cylinders were defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure and current…
ODI 10426251
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Proceeded to drive out of home driveway onto road, which is gravel and travels immediately downhill. I heard a pop and what sounded like exhaust/compression popping and experienced the engine skipping with slight loss of power. I turned around, as soon as it was safe to do so, and drove back to my own driveway. I contacted a local mechanic which i use regularly and explained my situation. The mechanic was only able…
ODI 10424321
Engine And Engine Cooling
Camshaft phasers failed so engine would not idle, causing a very dangerous situation at stop signs having to constantly rev engine to keep running. Repair cost $3,897.73. Through internet investigation have found my particular year and engine (5.4l triton) has a history of this failure. Told that a non-motorcraft oil filter can release debris that clogs a lubrivation port in the cam phasers which in turn destroys…
ODI 10432464
Engine And Engine Cooling · Wiring
2005 ford f150. Consumer states engine shuts off and vehicle continues to go into "fail safe mode" *tgw the consumer stated there were times when the vehicle would re-start, and other times it wouldn't. The consumer stated several components such as the fuel filter, catalytic converter, fuel pump module, throttle body, and crankshaft position sensor were replaced to try and rectify the problem. The engine began to…
ODI 10447613
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that the motor was faulty due to the design, causing a carbon build up that blocks the spark plugs. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to remove the spark plugs. The manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 131,000.
ODI 10399353
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact was driving at relatively low speeds when the brakes were applied and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the engine mass air flow sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10395576
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 FORD F150 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM ENGINE. *TR
Fire reported
ODI 10392833
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 f150 supercrew 4x4 lariat; with a 5.4 3 valve/cylinder engine; check engine light came on and indicated cylinder 5; mechanic went to pull the plug which broke in two with the bottom part still in the block. Had to have it towed to a ford dealer; $150 to remove the plug plus $29 parts and labor. Plug has a design flaw that ford has known about since at least 1997. For most triton egnine owners, you find out the…
ODI 10392359
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving approximately 20 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The mechanic informed the contact that a spark plug had fractured in the head of cylinder five. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls for the failure and suggested the contact keep all receipts for possible…
ODI 10390407
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2005 ford f150 quit while driving down the highway with my 12 yr old son. Engine began to spit and sputter and stranded us on the highway. After towing to my local ford dealer. The dealer discovered the timing chain had slipped causing the truck to jump time and ruining the engine. The truck has 130,000 highway miles. Now they want $7,500 for a new engine. The other issue is my rear driver side window just fell…
ODI 10393651