2005 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plugs · 20 records
- spark plug · 17 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
- replaced repaired · 11 records
- repaired failure · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine · Service Brakes
Brake booster vacuum supply metal stand pipe ruptured. This was while driving. Loss of vacuum and loss of engine performance and brakes were sluggish. Have to push all way to floor.
ODI 10892919
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Known issue with fuel injectors caused premature engine failure at 45k mi. Too much fuel when compressed and ignited blew the piston apart. Ford replaced engine. 80k miles later similar problems and recommendation is another engine. Two 5.4l engines with less than 130k overall miles is absolutely unacceptable. Web searches say there is current litigation in progress over these 5.4l engines. I'm making a formal…
ODI 10839960
Engine
The phasers and tuners are shot internal engine damage it started to make noise while moving
ODI 10839317
Engine
I purchased my 2005 f150 with a 5.4l trinitron engine new in 2005. I completed all regular scheduled maintenance using the recommended products, most of it done in ford dealerships. This 5.4l engine is a poor design and should be recalled. It has numerous problems. I had a safety inspection done at a ford dealership and it passed even though it had a ticking sound in the engine and i had hesitation and loss of…
ODI 10822791
Engine
F-150 began with a ticking noise and turned into a loud knocking noise, vehicle looses power or completely shuts off while driving. Replaced coil packs, and spark plugs (one broke off due to horrible design). Basically, had to take apart the entire engine replacing several parts to still not have a drivable vehicle. Mechanic just informed me there is nothing else to do but replace the entire engine. Thank you ford i…
ODI 10839426
Engine
I drive a 2005 5.4 triton and after 110000 miles the engine has died. The mechanic states its the cam phaser and i've seen several websites complaining the same issue.
ODI 10852922
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving at 70 mph, the vehicle shook. While making a right turn into a parking lot, the vehicle crashed into a median and a curb. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder, neck, and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. No police report…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10790568
Engine
The truck has a ticking sound inside the engine. I have had that noise since i bough it. 3 years ago i had it checked out at a ford dealership and they said it was normal. This year on november 4, i took it again to the ford dealership and they found the problem. Its a bent rod. The problem is that the extended warranty that i have will not cover itunless the know the cause of it. So ford is saying its a defected…
ODI 10806335
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Spark plugs are impossible to be removed/replaced. Went to mechanic to be removed/replaced and was extremely expensive. Must be some defect on ford's part.
ODI 10790489
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle shook and stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pump was not supplying oil to the top of the engine and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10785345
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine area and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also indicated that while idle, the vehicle would shake and rattle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine solenoid failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10786241
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle, there was a ticking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle consumed excessive oil at an…
ODI 10794878
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I purchased my 2005 f150 with a 5.4l trinitron engine used in 2010. I completed all regular scheduled maintenance using the recommended products, most of it done in ford dealerships. This 5.4l engine is a poor design and should be recalled. It has numerous problems. I had a safety inspection done at a ford dealership and it passed even though it had a ticking sound in the engine and i had hesitation and loss of…
ODI 10824080
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased my 2005 ford f-150 right out of the show in 2005 and first began have jerking issues 6 month later a mechanic then told me that it was related to the fuel injectors. Since that time i had to replace the transmission twice in 2008, a timing chain and bent rods in 2014 and currently another timing bent rods and debri from the oil pan. All caused from the initial faulty fuel injector issues continuing from…
ODI 10744645
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on interstate doing 70 mph (in fast lane) when truck stopped/stalled and i guess from research went into "limp mode". I was unable to press the gas pedal, it just shook three times each of which slowed it down incredibly, the check engine light was on and a wrench showed up, but the radio still worked. While trying to pull over almost wrecked (memorial day weekend and i was in fast lane). Finally able to…
ODI 10721198
Engine · Service Brakes
Upon starting my car that morning it backfired and white smoke exited from the exhaust which it has never done before. Once idling i put the truck in reverse with my foot on the brake and my truck rolled down the driveway. I had to depress my brakes with significant force to get it to stop. Upon checking the engine later there is no vacuum detected at the power brake assist. There is a recall on other ford trucks of…
ODI 10711949
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
Engine
This engine is prone to engine failure due to cam phasers on 5.4 motor on a ford f150 cam phasers resulting in engine failure with the 5.4 motor ## *tr
ODI 10704329
Engine
SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT. *TR
ODI 10704143
Engine
2005 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tune-up issues. *smd the consumer stated no one can tell him the estimated cost of a tune-up because the spark plugs can break off when being removed and can cost several hundred or even thousands if the cylinder head has to be removed to deal with the broken plug(s). *jb
ODI 10694546
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10733068
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
Engine
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD. *TR
ODI 10676416
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