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
Spark plug blew out of the engine causing damage and requiring engine replacement.
ODI 10723741
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph and decelerating, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the engine had failed. The timing chain, and oil pump were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 175,412. Updated 12/23/13*lj
ODI 10531994
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated before rapidly accelerating without warning. The failure persisted and would cause the engine to misfire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the spark plug, ignition coil, and the number five coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
ODI 10713674
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate in a jerking motion. There was no prior warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that one spark plug fractured. An appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The…
ODI 10516222
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The stated while driving, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact stated he drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser, the bearing and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was backfiring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10864278
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would sound as if it was equipped with a diesel engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the spark plugs, coils, pulley and serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the remedy failed to correct the failure. The dealer then stated that the camshaft phaser was defective and…
ODI 10553165
Air Bags · Engine
I was traveling south coming to a intersection when a vehicle traveling north and decided to turn and hit me! He was travel 50 mph. The driver received 2 tickets at crash site also 1 ticket 3 minute before crash. I almost drove 1/3 into his car. No air bag went off in my vehicle. My hips have been hurting ever since crash. Allstate forced me to settle them. I believe if airbag went off my hips would be fine! X-rays…
Crash reported
ODI 10606668
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that he heard a ticking sound from the engine that caused the vehicle to exhibit an abnormal sound, similar to brewing coffee. The contact performed online research and determined that the failure was caused by the cam phasers. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10498580
Engine
2005ford f-150 4.6 triton v8 spark plug ejected blowing out coil while driving. This resulting in a stripped head and needing to replace the engine. With research on the web seems this is a common problem with this model engine with many complaints that ford will not acknowledge. *tr
ODI 10498172
Engine
Spark plug blew out of head. Called ford no recall. Can see why so many suv, trucks,ect. Have this problem. Ford should have paid. Went truck shopping got a new dodge. *tr
ODI 10496774
Engine
Bought this ford f150 used with 95,000 miles. I was told the plugs and fuel filter needed replaced by the 100,000 range. My local garage spent hours replacing one plug and when they checked with the local ford dealer about the problem they were told it was a long on going problem. The dealer said, they could remove the plugs but it would be $500.00 dollars to start and if the plugs broke off in the heads the cost…
ODI 10490333
Engine
After the truck passed 76000 i started to notice a tick/knock in the engine. I brought it to ford and they told me this was normal noise for these engines, to me this was no normal. Now the tick/knock/rattle has become worse and i have been told by ford i would need a new engine. This is a very very common situation with the 2004-2008 5.4l 3v engines. What us ford owners would like is a recall on the cam phasers and…
ODI 10549293
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the motor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 215,000. Updated 1/14/14*cn
ODI 10549964
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and then resumed driving. The vehicle was inspected upon arriving to the residence. The contact detected the number seven spark plug dislodged from the engine cylinder head. The dealer was contact who informed him that there…
ODI 10474059
Engine
This 5.4 liter v8 motor required replacement of spark plugs (check engine message flashed on the dashboard). The spark plugs had welded themselves to the engine head, ultimately requiring the removel of the engine head to extract spark plug-cost $2,000 in additional cost to consumer. Internet is full of similar reports. Mechanics at ford dealership and midas report frequent encounter with this issue with similar…
ODI 10466551
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined for routine maintenance when he was informed that four spark plugs were fractured. The contact also stated that the spark plugs were supposed to last for approximately 100,000 miles before being replaced. The dealer stated that a carbon build up on the tips of the plugs caused the failure. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10460880
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a residential street (gray st. )approaching a busy two lane street that was one way heading south (armenia avenue) in tampa, florida. As i was approaching the stop sign, my foot was on the brake. Preparing to stop, but instead of stopping the engine revved and accelerated into the lanes of traffic traveling south. I was standing on the brake so hard that my leg was shaking when i finally stopped. I…
ODI 10459969
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On three separate occasions, my ford 2005 f150 king ranch supercrew 4x4 engine suddenly died while driving at approximately 55-60mph. On all three occasions, i fortunately was able to pull over to the side of the road with the engine died and no power steering. If i had not been in the right hand lane and able to pull off of the road, then an rear engine collision would more than likely occurred if i would have been…
ODI 10487356
Engine
Engine started ticking ended up being cam phasers and needed new motor ford knows its a well known problem but refuses to stand behind their products.was told it was normal engine wear which i find hard to believe at 100,000miles with recommended maintenance done to vehicle class action lawsuit would be the best for all involved when it comes to this product 7000 dollars to replace motor.
ODI 10840057
Engine
When you accelerate at 40 to 50mph the engine struggles to pick up speed like it is not getting fuel. It has also stalled several times at various speeds causing me to put it in neutral while still rolling,or come to a stop, turn the key completely off and then restart.took the vehicle to the ford dealer and to be told it was the cam phasers which will cost about $2,900.00 to fix were the problem. He also said the…
ODI 10535452
Engine
While at idle my engine started to tick,so i took it to the mechanic and he told me i had a bad lash adjuster,and it was very common for this to happen with the 5,4l 3valve engine,so i went online to see if i could find any info about my issue and it seams that thousand of people are having the same issue,and how ford will not recall the motors for repair of a major defect to that type of engine,the mechanic told me…
ODI 10618809
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
Engine
There is a obvious problem with the manifolds on this truck. My truck is an fx4 and rarely seen any off roading. My manifolds are cracked and the truck has been babied this results in a very annoying noise. Also the transmission had be replaced at 30,000 miles under warranty, the new one is still slipping. *tr
ODI 10483175
Engine
The 5.4l engine installed in the ford f150 has nothing but a bad reputation for costing consumers thousands and never being able to fully fix the issue without replacing the entire engine. The vehicle cuts out of power, shakes vigorously, misfires and is dangerous on highways, hills, or any roadway for that matter. Our personal experience almost got us rear ended by a semi truck with our children in the vehicle…
ODI 10584384
Engine
Truck shakes vigorously at speeds over 55mph, cannot excel in fast oncoming traffic with children in vehicle! Engine cuts out and jerks the whole vehicle. Misfiring. Continuously having to get towing because the vehicle fails to start all together! This could lead to injury, death, accidents not only for the driver/passengers but others on the roads as well. This issue has been brought to attention in the ford f-150…
ODI 10638590