2005 FORD F-150 Structurebody Problems
54 NHTSA complaints on file
All Structurebody Complaints — Page 2
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-150 FX4 WITH 48,000 MILES. TOWARDS THE MIDDLE OF WINTER, I NOTICED THAT THE PAINT INSIDE OF THE GAS CAP DOOR AT THE BOTTOM EDGE WAS STARTING TO PEEL AWAY FROM THE BODY. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS AND IS NOW VISIBLE WITH THE GAS DOOR SHUT. I FIND THIS VERY DISAPPOINTING CONSIDERING THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE - FELL INSIDE DOOR. ACCORDING TO DEALER IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT CAUSED BY FORD USING CHEAP PLASTIC CLIPS TO SECURE CABLES. HAD TO TAPE UP THE WINDOW WITH PLASTIC TO PROCEED HOME. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND I KNOW THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX THIS DEFECT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. GLASS CRACKED WHEN IT FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS COMMON DEFECT, OR AT LEAST TELL ALL FUTURE CUSTOMERS OF THIS - BEFORE THEY PUT THEIR MONEY INTO THIS SHODDY WORKMANSHIP. *TR
DEALER DID NOT REPAIR VEHICLE PER THE RECALL NOTICE,NO WORK WAS DONE AT ALL. CONTACTED DEALER SERV. MGR., NO ATTEMPT TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. CALLED FORD CUST SERV. JUST TOOK INFO ,NO FOLLOW-UP OR CALL BACK. FILLED OUT CUST CARD AFTER SERVICE WAS PERFORMED NOTING COMPLAINT,NO CALL OR ATTEMPT TO CONTACT ME. TALKED TO A SALESPERSON VIA EMAIL ABOUT DEALER WHEN APPROACHED TO BUY A TRUCK BY SALES PERSON, DID NOT REPORT TO GENERAL MGR. ABOUT MY ISSUE WITH HIS SERV. DEPT.. RECALL WAS FOR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER LINE WHICH FAILS. NO SIGN OF NEW PARTS, CLAMPS OR DISTURBED ENGINE COMPARTMENT DIRT, GRIME,ETC. WHEN I BROUGHT TRUCK HOME RIGHT AFTER SERVICE. *TR
2005 FORD F-150 WITH <25K MILES HAS PAINT SPONTANEOUSLY PEELING OFF OF THE TAILGATE, HOOD AND ROOF. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP (WHO DID NOT SELL THIS TRUCK) INITIALLY STATED THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT JOB, IN THE METAL ITSELF AND PRETENDED TO FILE A PICTORIAL CLAIM OF THE DAMAGES. FORD'S "CUSTOMER SERVICE" DEPARTMENT DENIED THE CLAIM, STATING THAT OUR REQUEST WAS TO REPAINT AREAS THAT HAD SCRATCHES AND DENTS. THIS IS THE FURTHEST THING FROM THE TRUTH. "CUSTOMER SERVICE" SAID THAT ONCE A CLAIM IS REVIEWED THEY ARE DONE WITH IT AND THERE IS NO FURTHER RECOURSE. IN THE MEANTIME, WE ARE STUCK WITH A THREE-YEAR OLD TRUCK THAT IS LOSING PAINT DAILY AND BEGINNING TO RUST. *TR
Other 2005 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
181 complaints
Engine
117 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
77 complaints
Air Bags
69 complaints
Visibility
69 complaints
Electrical System
65 complaints
Power Train
63 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
52 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
39 complaints
Unknown Or Other
39 complaints
Suspension
35 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
34 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Tires
30 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
26 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
25 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
24 complaints
Service Brakes
21 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
12 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Structure
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
9 complaints
Visibilitywiper
9 complaints
Power Traindriveline
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
7 complaints
Parking Brake
7 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
7 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
4 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Wheelsrim
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint