2005 Ford F-150 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 8 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- common problem · 5 records
- pump module · 5 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Have owned this truck bought new, 2005. Have used sparingly only 15k + miles. Over the years i have experianced a number of occasions when it tried to accellerate when i went to brake. First thought it a quirk or floor mats. Recently nearly trashed a parked car while backing ito a parking space. Continued to accellerate dispite standing on brake. There is no longer any doubt that this is a problem with sua, sudden…
ODI 11113542
Fuel/Propulsion System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving approximately 30 mph, the exhaust pipe detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that the entire subframe of the vehicle was rusted and corroded, including the damaged exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe was repaired, but the subframe was not. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was…
ODI 11097075
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump drive module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 11152546
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stalls and or surges and has dead spots. After many attempts to solve the issue it still persists. Looking on line it is a common problem with this vehicle.2005 -2008 f 150 5.4. It is especially dangerous when towing a trailer my wife has almost got into accidents a couple of times while towing a horse trailer and is now afraid to drive the truck. Spoke to ford but no real response. I think this issue needs…
ODI 11082546
Fuel/Propulsion System
Upon accelerating while moving the vehicle jumps. Sometimes once, sometimes several times before kicking in.
ODI 11045707
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased ford f150 from old saybrook ford, feb. 16. The truck has the 5.4 engine which has numerous complaints of engine failure. Driving on route 1 when truck eccelorates or loses power. When we bought the truck the chain guide was broke and eating through the case. Spark plugs get stuck in engine or propel them selves through the truck hood. Dangerous engine to have on road. I owe 8000.00 on a truck that now…
ODI 11024788
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and misfired, and smoke could be seen coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who initially diagnosed a fuel leak from the exhaust. Upon further investigation, the mechanic stated that injector number 7 was not closing correctly and causing the fuel to enter the cylinder. As a…
Fire reported
ODI 10970175
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving, the vehicle idled without warning. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to restart it, but it continued to idle. The maintenance warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not…
ODI 11004662
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving 75 on a toll road the engine went into engine fail safe mode, i lost all power and almost wrecked into oncoming traffic trying to get to the shoulder, i went to a mechanic and they replaced the throttle body, 3 days later same thing, i was told this is a common problem on this motor 5.4, why is there not a recall on this ??
ODI 10883276
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck began ticking very loudly, then began a knocking noise, and now the engine shakes the truck when idling. Cam phasers broke apart causing damage to the timing chain. Sudden loss of power to the engine as well as inability to maintain speed while ascending an incline is frequent. The loss of speed and power has caused us several close-call accidents. Truck will simply not accelerate while pressing the gas pedal.…
ODI 10874174
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present in the vehicle occasionally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. .....updated 04/15/16 *bf *cn
ODI 10819652
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I attempted to start my truck, it turned over but would not start. I had the truck towed to the local ford dealership where i purchased it new, and found the cause of the no start condition to be the fuel pump driver module. (part number 5l3a-9d370-aa) i asked to have the part saved for my inspection. What i found was very disturbing. The aluminum case of the module was cracked in half and has a dime size hole…
ODI 10713933
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being shut off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact repaired the fuel pump drive module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10643574
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle began to smell like raw fuel, particularly at stop signs or intersections. The smell appeared to be coming from the engine bay. Upon disassembly of the intake components of the engine to expose the fuel injection system, it was evident that the fuel rail had begun leaking raw fuel inside the engine bay. The fuel rail developed a speck of corrosion about 2-3mm in diameter on the top surface of the rail.…
ODI 10631145
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ok so we bought a ford f150 2005 on friday of last week which would be 08/09/2013 . The man assured us this was a safe and reliable vehicle. So we start our trip across the country to look at a new house in eastern north carolina. We stopped in arizona to see my girlfriends mom. Sur enough the truck would not start the next day. We take it to a mechanic and he says its the fuel pump so he changes it out we drive it…
ODI 10535261
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving at posted speed limit the engine quit running, as if the key had been turned off. This stopped all control of the power steering and hydraulic brake control. Traffic behind me was forced to stop quickly and avoid me. While trying to pull over i almost went into the ditch because of lack of steering control. When i took the vehicle to the ford dealer the service mgr said this was a common problem where…
ODI 10509994
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the fuel pump driver module was corroded. The contact replaced the fuel pump driver module. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10499220
Fuel/Propulsion System
Would not start broke down had to tow rusted fuel pump module. *tr
ODI 10491476
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
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The coil packs and plugs have been changed on different times and the vehicle still has the same problems. Ford has to find a better solution to fix these ongoing issues so the customer does not have to keep paying all this money for the same problems over and over again. Engine lost power on several occasions and shakes when idling. Paint on front of vehicle started peeling off. All service work has been conducted…
ODI 10494593