Ford F-150 Complaints (2005)

1,112 consumer complaints on file.

#10226683May 5, 2008
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
HAVING INTERMITTENT EXTREMELY VIOLENT SHAKING ISSUES WITH OUR '05 FORD F-150. IT ONLY HAPPENS NOW AND THEN, BUT WHEN IT DOES, YOU CANNOT EVEN STEER TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD. IT HAS NO RELATION TO SPEED OR BRAKING. WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED ONE OF THE ARMS, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I NOTICED THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH ALL YEARS AND NUMEROUS MAKES OF THE FORD TRUCK POSTED ONLINE UNDER "VIOLENT SHAKING". IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT FORD IS NOT LOOKING INTO, AND IT WILL CAUSE A DEATH, OR MANY IF IT IS NOT ADDRESSED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10226747May 5, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST SOME POWER AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH READ ENGINE FAILED SOFT MODE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, HOWEVER ONCE THE CONSUMER APPROACHED A LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE FAIL SAFE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN THERE WAS A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10226435May 1, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FORD F150 BRAKE FAILURE, SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING TO WORK. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, COULDN'T AT A STOP SIGN, ROLLED THROUGH AND USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10226005April 29, 2008
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HE BELIEVED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10225958April 28, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SUDDEN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON FORD F150 2005. RESULT OF VACUUM LINE POPPING OFF OF REAR INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10225601April 24, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WE OWN A 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCREW PICKUP BOUGHT IN JUNE 2005. OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE THE TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN EITHER JUST COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. EXAMPLE- SITTING AT BANK DRIVE THROUGH- STOPPED- WHEN THE GAS WAS HIT TO MOVE FORWARD, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND IT TOOK BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE- WITH WHEELS SPINNING. WE BELIEVE IT TO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH CRUISE CONTROL. HAVE HAD TO DEALER ON 2 OCCASIONS THEY FIND NOTHING. LAST WEEK, I DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS COMING TO A STOP BEHIND A TRUCK AT A RED LIGHT. AS I BRAKED, THE ENGINE REVVED TO HIGH, WHEELS WERE SCREECHING, I KEPT BOTH FEET ON BRAKE- THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I THREW IT INTO PARK- STILL HAD ENGINE REVVING AND TURNED OFF KEY BEFORE IT STOPPED. WE HAD OUR PERSONAL MECHANIC LOOK AT IT. HE CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. I REFUSE TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE AND WANT IT ON RECORD THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT COULD KILL SOMEONE SOME DAY. ANY FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED. *TR 3/11/2010 UPDATE*CW INVOICE RECEIVED. UPDATED 09/13/10
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10225439April 23, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I OWN A 2005 F150 WITH A 5.4 ENGINE. THE TRUCK IS 3 YEARS OLD WITH 49,000 MILES. THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR WARNING. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE VACUUM HOSE THAT LEADS FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS WORN AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE ISSUE AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE WORN PART AND LABOR. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH I CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THE PROBLEM BEFORE AND THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE ISSUE. I HAVE A TOUGH TIME UNDERSTANDING HOW THIS TYPE OF BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR ON SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. I HAVE LOOKED OVER EVERYTHING THAT FORD GAVE ME WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THEM. NOTHING SAYS THAT THIS PART SHOULD BE REPLACED AT ANY MILEAGE. THEY CONCERN ME WITH FLUID CHANGES, TIRE WEAR, ETC. NOTHING ABOUT A HOSE THAT COULD PUT MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF MY FAMILY AND OTHERS IN DANGER. THE PART THAT FAILED IS LOCATED BEHIND THE ENGINE AND THE ONLY WAY TO SEE IF THE PART WAS WORN IS TO TAKE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR OFF. SO I CAN ASSURE YOU THIS PART IS NEVER INSPECTED UNTIL THE BRAKES FAIL. THE DEALER DID FIX THE TRUCK AT MY EXPENSE STATING THEY COULD DO NOTHING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD ALSO REPORT THE ISSUE TO FORD. I ALSO CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AND THEY AGREED WITH THE DEALER . NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. I NEED TO SEE THIS ISSUE IS PUT UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS MANUFACTURING ISSUE. THIS PART SHOULDN'T FAIL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND IF DOES THERE NEEDS TO BE TIME SPENT NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ISSUE. NOT SWEEPING IT UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10225443April 23, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PURCHASED A USED 2005 FORD F-150 FROM THE DEALER SHIP, TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I CHANGED THE PLUGS 5 OUT OF THE 8 BROKE OFF IN THE HEAD. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10225409April 22, 2008
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PIVOT LEVER (EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE) WAS RUSTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,930 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,960.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10225262April 21, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NORMAL BRAKING CAPABILITY WAS SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY LOST WITHOUT WARNING WHEN VACUUM ASSIST HOSE SEPARATED FROM FITTING ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VACUUM HOSE SEPARATED APPARENTLY DUE TO SOME SLIGHT BACK-PRESSURE THAT OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS STARTED. ORIGINAL DESIGN DID NOT INCLUDE A CLAMP ON THE HOSE. CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM REQUIRED REMOVAL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VACUUM FITTING; THE HOSE WAS REPLACED AND CLAMPED. MILEAGE WAS 76,442 AND EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER AND IT COST ME $782. IT IS VERY DISCONCERTING TO LEARN THAT NORMAL BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN BE COMPLETELY LOST IN THIS WAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER. I BELIEVE THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY MUST BE HELD FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT WHAT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT HAS HIGH POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. I ALSO FEEL THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR COST OF REPAIR SINCE THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT KNEW OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED TO MODIFY THE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THEY KNEW THAT THE ORIGINAL COMPOSITION WAS WRONG. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10224830April 17, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MY VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO START. WHEN IT DID START, I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE HARD. I PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE AND TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK. I LITERALLY HAD TO PUT 2 FEET ON THE BRAKES AND PRESS DOWN WITH ALL OF MY WEIGHT JUST TO STOP MY TRUCK. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY VACUUM LINE ON MY BRAKES THAT CAME OFF. IT IS GOING TO COST ME $375. THANKFULLY I WASN'T DRIVING FAST WHEN MY BRAKES GAVE OUT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10224734April 16, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A TURN OR APPROACHING A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOES NOT RETRACT. ON APRIL 16, 2008, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. ON JANUARY 7, 2008, THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER ON APRIL 21, 2008 TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,300. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM OCCURRED 5 TIMES PRIOR TO JANUARY 7TH 2008 AND 2 TIMES BETWEEN JANUARY 7TH AND APRIL 16TH. UPDATED 05/05/08 *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10224163April 10, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT IN MODERATE TRAFFIC. I HAD 80 FT TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT 3/4 OF THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND WAS VIBRATING AS ANTI LOCK WAS ENGAGED. I RAPIDLY DEPRESSED THE PEDAL AGAIN AND THE SAME OCCURRED. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT THE BRAKES FINALLY ENGAGED BUT WAS TO LATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS I WAS ONLY 2 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME RESULTING IN A CRASH. MY SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 8-10MPH UPON IMPACT. THE SMALLER CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS KNOCKED INTO A THIRD CAR STOPPED AT THE LIGHT. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE TRUCK AND THE SMALLER CAR AND VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO THE 3RD VEHICLE. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND THE STREETS WERE COMPLETELY DRY. I COULD NOT GET MY VEHICLE STOPPED EVEN WITH NO LOAD OTHER THAN MY PASSENGER WHO IS A WITNESS TO THE INCIDENT. NO INJURIES OCCURRED IN ANY OF THE THREE VEHICLES AND NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. I AM SCARED TO DEATH AS I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN MY LIFE. THE BRAKES WORKED PERFECTLY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT AND THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE PURCHASED NEW AND ALL SERVICE RECORDS ARE AT THIS DEALER. THEY THOROUGHLY INSPECTED THE ENTIRE SYSTEM AND FOUND NO ISSUES. SYSTEM CHECK ON ALL SENSORS,LINES, ROTORS AND PADS WERE OK. PERFECT WORKING ORDER ? *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223693April 8, 2008
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS STUCK INWARD, WHICH PREVENTS THE SEAT BELT FROM CONNECTING SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT SERVICED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,431 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223369April 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE DEPRESSED THE CORRECT PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED, CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE PASSENGER PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND THE BUMPER SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGES. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AGAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE FILED COMPLAINT NUMBER 0405860938 WITH FORD. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD BE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE SHE WOULD HEAR FROM THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN OPEN INVESTIGATION NUMBER PE08001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000. UPDATED 4/29/08 *CN THE DAMAGE WAS MINOR. UPDATED 05/16/08
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223400April 4, 2008
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT IS A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND HE INSPECTED HIS VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE. THE SENSOR MODULE IS LOCATED IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER AND, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, BECOMES FROZEN, WHICH PERMANENTLY BREAKS THE SENSOR. HE ORDERED THE PART FROM THE DEALER AND REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSOR AS A TEMPORARY REMEDY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000. UPDATED 04/29/08. *LJ
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10222790March 24, 2008
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ON INTERSTATE 77 THE TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL CRASHING INTO A BARRIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT TRAINED IN THE FIELD TO KNOW WHAT A TIE ROD WAS. A SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE AT THE MANUFACTURER FILED COMPLAINT# 0569400748; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP CALL. HE WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HIM SINCE HE DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AT A FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES OR CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE THE PART THAT FAILED AND PHOTOS. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,100. UPDATED 04-08-08 *BF UPDATED 04/08/08 *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221805March 19, 2008
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS STOLEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE THIEF CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE WAS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10220347March 7, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
THE POWER BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO STOP. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220232March 6, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR CALIPERS FROZE. THE WHEELS BEGAN SMOKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CALIPERS. THE DEALER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT AN AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING, WHICH SATURATED THE BRAKE FUSE FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAL AND CALIPERS AND TURNED DOWN ALL FOUR ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR CALIPERS, REAR ROTORS, AND BRAKE PADS. THE CONTACT WANTED TO CHARGE HIM FOR THE BRAKE PADS (PARTS, NOT LABOR). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,250 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500. UPDATED 4/2/08 *CN UPDATED 04/02/08 *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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