2005 FORD F-150 Wheelsrim Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheelsrim Issues in the 2005 FORD F-150
4 wheelsrim complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD F-150. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheelsrim Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE CORROSION ON THE RIMS CAUSED THE BLOW OUT AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE RIMS AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE TIRE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRES FREQUENTLY DUE TO THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM WHERE THE AIR WAS APPLIED AND THE RIM WERE LEAKING AIR AS WELL. THE DEALER STATED THAT REPLACING THE TIRES SHOULD REMEDY THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE TIRES CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NO INJURIES INVOLVED. WHILE TRAVELING ALONG A LOCAL HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 45 TO 50 MPH, I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON A 2005 FORD F150 XLT EXTENDED CAB-SHORTBED PICKUP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE/RIM BY THE AAA TECHNICIAN, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OEM STEEL RIM HAD SPLIT OPEN THUS CAUSING THE "BLOWOUT" . IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE RIM HAD SPLIT NEARLY 2/3 OF THE WAY AROUND THE RIM. THIS IS A STOCK OEM STEEL RIM WITH A CHROME OUTER "CLAD" SURFACE. AS THE TRUCK IS OF HIGH MILEAGE ( I DRIVE NEARLY 4200 MI. MONTH), THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WAS RELUCTANT TO REPLACE IT. I REQUESTED THAT THE RIM BE INSPECTED BY THE REGIONAL FORD REP. THAT HANDLES WARRANTY CLAIMS. THE RIM IS SCHEDULED TO BE INSPECTED ON JUNE 8, 2007 AT WHICH POINT A DECISION SHALL BE RENDERED. NO ACCIDENT WAS...
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE 2005 FORD F150 WITH 97200 FAILURE MILEAGE IT EXPERIENCED HEAVY VIBRATION. SHE FOUND THAT THE RIM SPLIT IN THE SAME PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT HE HAS SEEN NOTHING LIKE THIS. TWO OF THE RIMS HAD BEEN REPLACED, BUT ONE HAD NOT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.*AK
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH THE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC, AND COLLIDING WITH FOUR OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED TO DETERMINE WHAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. INJURIES WERE REPORTED. *AK
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Engine
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Air Bags
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Visibility
69 complaints
Electrical System
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Power Train
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Structurebody
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Fuel System Gasoline
39 complaints
Unknown Or Other
39 complaints
Suspension
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Steering
31 complaints
Tires
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Service Brakes
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Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Wheels
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Structure
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Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Visibilitywiper
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Power Traindriveline
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Parking Brake
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Structureframe And Members
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Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
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Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
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Suspensionrear
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Tirestreadbelt
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Interior Lighting
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Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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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