ford f-150 2005 Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

i am a inspector of final assembly at the milan visteon plant in milan, mi responsible for the final inspection of ford f-150 fuel tanks. these tanks are currently involved in a safety recall due to process failures in the themoforming stages. i have been ordered by my supervisors to circumvent quality checklists and have been told to place missed identification stickers on tanks as well as quality check verification marks directly on the tanks regardless of my direct knowledge of theses quality steps happening in order to meet production goals.*ak

Reported in: DUNDEE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

the complainant purchased a truck for his business at the colorado river ford dealership in bullhead city az. the dealership obtained the truck from california and had same delivered to bullhead city. the complainant picked up the truck at the dealership and immediately noted a pronounced engine knock. calling the service departments attention to this problem they told the complainant that the noise was normal. the complainant then made them start up two similar trucks on the lot that did not manifest the same knock. the complainant requested a new truck from the dealership that refused to honor the request. the complainant had the dealership contact the manufacturer in detroit who advised that this problem is known to accrue in some 2004/2005 models and that to correct same a new part had to be ordered which the dealership could not replace as they lacked the proper tools to do so. the dealership then dismantled the engine. the complainant again advised the dealership that he would not accept this defective truck, as he had purchased a new truck to be in proper working condition and the dealership was now attempting to compel the complainant to accept a truck that was defective from the factory. to date the truck remains at the dealership. the complainant refuses to accept this defective (from the factory) truck and the dealership refuses to give him another new truck in lieu of the defective one. your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated, constantine "chuck" bentas. *nm

Reported in: BULLHEAD CITY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02595K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

while shifting the vehicle into park and getting out of the vehicle, the vehicle went into reverse. the consumer was able to get back into the vehicle and stopped the vehicle. the truck was towed to the dealer. the dealer had to replace the transmission level linkage. *sc *jb

Reported in: HAMSHIRE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

a week after i had picked up my new 2005 ford f150 lariat the 5.4l engine started knocking and sputtering. after taking it back to the dealer they determined that the problem was related to faulty sprockets on the cam shafts (bulletin ssm-18342). i brought it in for service and a week after getting it back the knocking and sputtering is still there and getting worse. now i'm going back to the dealer insisting the engine be replaced. i don't expect a lot of cooperation.*ak

Reported in: MONROE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

on 3-17-05 brake peddle went to the floor. i had jump the curb to avoid another car. had towed to mike shad ford and was told "they could not duplicate the problem!" on 3-22-05 coming to a red light my brakes failed again. i applied the emergency brake and stopped. i took the truck back to the same dealer and the service manager confirmed the failure.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12WX5K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ford f150 2005 , after about 100 to 150 miles on truck driving on a road with slight hills noticed vibration , at or about 2100 to 2400 rpms in any gear flat or hilly surface and at any speed as long as 2100 to 2400 rpms are reached , truck vibrates through out the truck , contacted dealership where purchased 3 times first was told to bring truck back in for further testing , second time drivable tech went for ride noticed vibration , third time service manager drove truck noticed vibration , contacted ford , ford states issue is normal for truck not going to do anything , but has tsb for issue 05-15 , so i am to assume that ford is now producing trucks that vibrate at set rpms . the truck now has about 650 miles on it and the vibration is getting worse but ford or the dealership will not do anything to fix the issue.*ak

Reported in: AZLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15N

STEERING:COLUMN

2005 ford f150 super cab experiencing problems getting out of a u-turn.***no answer required***. *mr the wheel should go back to dead center after have completed a turn. also, when driving at highway speeds the truck wandered both to the right and left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the problem was normal. *bf

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W95N

SUSPENSION

2005 ford f150 super cab experiencing problems getting out of a u-turn.***no answer required***. *mr the wheel should go back to dead center after have completed a turn. also, when driving at highway speeds the truck wandered both to the right and left. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the problem was normal. *bf

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W95N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

in auto accident at a high rate of speed,, around 45 mph.. hit truck and the airbags failed to deploy.. the impact was so hard i split the other truck in half.. i was driving a f150, 2005. i broke my neck in two places...

Reported in: SALEM NH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX14W85F

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

dt: there is a loud clanking noise in the rear end when taking off and when shifting gears. it jumps so bad sometimes you have to stop the vehicle and let it cool off before resuming ride. it's being having this problem for the past 2000 miles. have taken to the manufactor and the dealer. it's been at the dealer 3 times for this problem alone. no parts have been replaced. the dealer told consumer that if there was no recall they couldn't fix it because all the trucks 2005 f150 regular cabs have the same problem.*ak

Reported in: HOMER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W25K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2003 f-150 with a 5.4 engine. there is slack in the transmission around the torque converter. whwnever you slow down the gently bump the accelerator you hear a bumping noise. is this normal

Reported in: MONTGOMERY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

on june 4, 2005 at about 6:30 pm i had loaded up some scrap aluminum (from a small shed we had took apart) into the bed of my truck. after finishing loading the scraps, i went to shut the tailgate which struck a thin 1- 1 1/2 inch wide piece of scrap hanging off the end of the bed part of the truck about 1-2 inches and the tailgate came off it's hinges falling onto my right knee. i have had to go to the er 2 times this weekend. saturday night i had x-rays that have shown that the impact of the tailgate falling on my knee fractured my knee cap, i have a tomato hematoma in my knee, and tore a ligament in my knee. sunday june 5th i had to have the fluid drained off my knee. today (monday june 6) i went to see my doctor and was given a date to have an mri done for this coming thursday and also set up an appointment to see an orthopedic doctor.this was a bad experience, but it could have been alot worse if it had involved a child because those tailgates are very heavy and can cause some serious damage. i took my truck into the dealership today to have them make sure the hinges are not flawed or the hinges are in proper working order and this is a design flaw. the dealership i purchased this vehicle was north point ford in north little rock ar. the phone number to this dealership is 501-945-1200.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W54K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

excessive frame/tire "wobble" 2005 ford f150 4x4. vibration at 50-70 mph, brake pads, rotors overheating causing warped rotors then increasing vibration with possible "death wobble" . tested 3 2005 f150 with service manager "lyle" who confirmed and later backtracked with "ford2005 f150 trucks wobble and its normal.........

Reported in: KLAMATH FALLS OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2004 f-150 super crew stalled after decelerating and at low speed turning left through oncoming traffic. was able to roll through intersection without power steering and re-start engine after coming to a stop and shifting to park. this is the second time the vehicle has stalled at a low speed or turning.

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14524K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

dt: the consumer received recall 05v266000 on 6/25/05. concerning fuel system. there was a potential fire hazard, the consumer called the dealership on 6/29, and they stated they did not have the parts, and they didn't know when they will receive the parts. they told the consumer to keep calling. the consumer called ford and reported the problem on 6/30/05. a reprensative told owner that there was nothing ford could do to get parts any faster. when the owner asked who would be responsible if the truck caught on fire, the representative reported that it would be his insurance company that had to pay. owner felt that this was irresponsible on ford's part.*ak

Reported in: FLEICHMMANNS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTSX21585E

TIRES

tires are not wearing correctly and small pieces are coming loose. ford dealer has not been any help

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: 2005 ford f150 4 door quad cab. the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on 2 separate occasions. the last incident the consumer crashed into a building. *jb

Reported in: GUTHRIE OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i purchased a 2005 ford f150 (lobo edition) in san antonio texas in june 2005. we picked it up a week later so they could install a bedliner.on the way home i came to a stoplight,pressed the brake, and the truck started reving(like i was pressing the gas too!) so i was at the red light and had my foot on the brake and the truck was acting like it wanted to take off! my husband drove it and it happened to him 3 times(the first time i was with him). while my husband was coming to a stop, the truck accelerated (while he had his foot on the brake!) he almost drove completely into a ditch. the last time it happened he was in reverse with his foot on the brake. we called ford and they picked it up and took it to the nearest service center. the truck only has 80 miles on it. the ford service manager in uvalde texas called me yesterday and said they cannot reproduce the problem so they don't know how to fix it.

Reported in: SABINAL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W25F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: the consumer stated 2005 ford f150 surged forward. it felt like cruise control kicked in. he took the vehicle to dealer, and dealership called ford, and they had the accelerator chip realigned. after the vehicle was fixed the surging continued. he continued to contact the dealership and ford. according to customer service the engineers said they could not find anything wrong with it. consumer was currently afraid to drive the vehicle, so was sitting in the driveway. the vehicle was taken in last week, and they kept it for a week, and they stated they could not find anything wrong with it. on the way home transmission slipped and surged forward. dealership and the manufacturer kept telling him to call the other. consumer stated vehicle has been at dealership at least five times, and got a different service manager every time. the problem started the night he purchased the vehicle. *ak

Reported in: FERGUSON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX125X5K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

dt: the consumer stated 2005 ford f150 surged forward. it felt like cruise control kicked in. he took the vehicle to dealer, and dealership called ford, and they had the accelerator chip realigned. after the vehicle was fixed the surging continued. he continued to contact the dealership and ford. according to customer service the engineers said they could not find anything wrong with it. consumer was currently afraid to drive the vehicle, so was sitting in the driveway. the vehicle was taken in last week, and they kept it for a week, and they stated they could not find anything wrong with it. on the way home transmission slipped and surged forward. dealership and the manufacturer kept telling him to call the other. consumer stated vehicle has been at dealership at least five times, and got a different service manager every time. the problem started the night he purchased the vehicle. *ak

Reported in: FERGUSON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX125X5K

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

dt: contact had a problem with the tires on new 2005 ford f150. he has had to have the tires rebalanced every 100-200 miles .the dealer replaced 3 of the tires because they could not get them to balance within the limits. the first tire was replaced at 56 miles. now the left front tire has a hunk of tread out of the tire. they were saying vehicle hit something to cause this, but vehicle has not hit anything, and that the tire was a road hazard . also, it was not covered under the warranty. there was vibration in steering wheel while driving 50-60 mph. they put a stabilizer on the left rear in the frame to try and correct the problem, but the tires still were unbalanced. *ak

Reported in: PORT CHARLOTTE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

TIRES

dt: consumer complained that jack that came with vehicle does not extend high enough so that he can change a flat. the flat tire will come off, but the replacement tire that is inflated will not go on with the jack fully extended. consumer had a flat on vehicle at on august 4, 2005 around 1:00 am. consumer had to call for help. he was stranded due to improper jack. he was unable to change the tire. tow truck driver t came to the scene used his jack to lift vehicle, and tow truck drivers jack was also too short. he had to use a 4x4 piece of wood under jack to change flat. consumer believed that jack was probably made for a 15 inch tire. this vehicle had 17 inch tires. when changing the flat with the jack supplied with vehicle it fell off of the jack.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm

Reported in: LACKAWANNA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

dt: consumer complained that jack that came with vehicle does not extend high enough so that he can change a flat. the flat tire will come off, but the replacement tire that is inflated will not go on with the jack fully extended. consumer had a flat on vehicle at on august 4, 2005 around 1:00 am. consumer had to call for help. he was stranded due to improper jack. he was unable to change the tire. tow truck driver t came to the scene used his jack to lift vehicle, and tow truck drivers jack was also too short. he had to use a 4x4 piece of wood under jack to change flat. consumer believed that jack was probably made for a 15 inch tire. this vehicle had 17 inch tires. when changing the flat with the jack supplied with vehicle it fell off of the jack.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm

Reported in: LACKAWANNA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

engine knocks. *jb

Reported in: WESTWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i purchased f150 lariat from leif johnson ford in austin oct 2004. i have been experiencing trouble with the truck not wanting to come out of park. you can put your foot on the brake all day long and try to push the button in to move the gear and nothing happens. i have been to the dealership 4 times in the past month trying to resolve the problem. last friday 8-05-05 they changed out the complete gear shift thinking that was the problem and have the same problem on that saturday 8-06-05 and again 8-07-05,8-08-05 in which i returned to ford.*jb

Reported in: PFLUGERVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12554F

TIRES

dt: the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago. the vehicle only had 1800 miles, and it shook badly. he took the vehicle to the dealership, and they said it looked as if chunks had been cut out of the tires. it was the coal mines, where consumer worked, that was the cause of the cuts in the tires. consumer denied it, claiming he did not work in the coal mines, and driveway was gravel and should not have caused the cuts in the tires. two or three of the tires had cuts. *ak

Reported in: CHATMANVILLE WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

ever since delivery of vehicle (2005 ford f150 lariat 4wd), vehicle "shutters" or "jerks" on acceleration from a complete stop. initially there was also some "popping" on turning and acceleration, which was fixed by the dealership. the shuttering has been fixed, but after 3 repair attemps, the truck continues to jump/jerk on acceleration from a complete stop. the dealership states this is normal, but the driveline only jerks when in 2wd mode - it does not jerk in 4wd. to get the shuttering to stop, ford installed a shim kit to align the driveline, which they state is a problem they finally found. *jb

Reported in: ALTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: 2005 ford f150. when reversing then going forward the vehicle surges forward. it feels like the cruise control kicks in and it is hard to stop. took the vehicle to the dealership at least 7 times. he talked to a different manager each time. the consumer almost went off of a cliff. this happened the first time the day of purchase. he took the vehicle back the following monday and the dealership reprogrammed the chip in the accelerator. the problem recurred. the dealership stated they could not duplicate the problem. he has called ford, and after they contacted the engineers, he was told there was nothing they could do. he would have to take it back to the dealership. it has happened at 7 times.*ak

Reported in: FERGUSON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX125X5K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

2005 ford f150 loss brake pedal pressure. brake pedal slowly goes to the floor with little or no brakes. leaks brake fluid out of the master cylinder reservoir from under cap. *nm

Reported in: MORROW GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

dt: while driving 5-10 mph the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the consumer had to put it in park to get vehicle to stop at a stop sign. this occurred on 3-1-05 for the first time. the consumer took vehicle to the dealership and they replaced the master cylinder and solenoid valve block. also, they put in some brake fluid. it happened again under the same circumstances on 8-10-2005. the next time consumer took vehicle to the dealership they could not identify the cause of the problem. they ran several tests on the vehicle after contacting the technical services person for the manufacturer. they did nothing to alter the vehicle. *ak *jb

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

2005 ford f150 developed extreme front wheel brake pad dust. *mr the dust had completely coated the front wheels. the consumer had been made aware of other same make/model(s) that have experienced the same problem. *sc

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12275N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

i recently bought a 2005 ford f-150 xl, in the two months that i have had this truck i've had nothing but problems with it. the ignition switch has blown fuses, causing the truck to not start, but sometimes it takes 3-4 turns of the key to get it started, either the engine does nothing or it will hesitate for 5-6 seconds before finally turning over. i am also having problems with the truck stalling. most commonly the stalling occurs while sitting at a red light but it has stalled while i was moving causing me to lose power steering until i could get the truck started again. the passenger door was off line and wouldn't always shut right causing noise and rain to get in. i was missing screws on the door panels witch caused a constant rattling from both sides of the truck. the doors have been fixed by the service department where i bought the truck, but it is still by no means quite in there, and nobody can permanently fix the engine troubles because they don't know why it's happening. this truck is not a safe and dependable way of transportation for me or my one year old son who is sometimes with me. *jb

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12205N

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

dt: the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact states that the automatic transmission is not working properly. while driving up a hill the vehicle will roll back. also, when driving down a hill the vehicle will roll back as well. in addition, transmission is making a clanking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealership four times, and they would like to fix the vehicle, but they contacted ford. the dealership spoke with the regional ford representative, who told them this was normal for the vehicle although none of the other trucks had a similar problem. the contact test drove a 1999 model and drove it the same places where she experienced the problem ,and that vehicle did not experience the same problem. the dealership was going to tear the vehicle apart to see what was wrong with it because they test drove it as well and noticed the problem. this problem is intermittent and gets worse.*ak *nm

Reported in: LAFARGE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

when i start the truck it makes a ticking sound and when i have the a/c on it makes the ticking sound every few seconds. i took it to the dealership 2 times so far and they say that it's normal sounds from the a/c compressor but i'm not sure that it is normal because when the truck is started with the air off it does this. also when braking, the steering wheel shakes strongly and uncontrollably. this is everytime you brake and at any speed until coming to a complete stop. *jb

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a new 2005 f150 super crew 4x4 w/ 5.4l. especially noticeable in city traffic, whenever i slow down and then accelerate, there is a at least one or more bumps or jerks seeming to come from the transmission or drive train. ford won't do anything about it. this is too major of a bump to not cause damage or problems later on. *nm

Reported in: MCKINNEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

runaway throttle/un-commanded acceleration event. brand new vehicle, only 110 miles on odometer. while waiting for a stoplight with right foot on brake and transmission in drive, engine began accelerating unexpectedly. neither i nor anything else in the vehicle was pressing on the accelerator in any way. the un-commanded acceleration increased. i pressed harder on the brakes and the acceleration continued to increase, to the point that the rear wheels broke loose and started to squeal (this is a rwd vehicle). then i moved the transmission selector to neutral, at which time the torque to the rear wheels was removed. the engine raced to about 3000-3500 rpm as observed on the tach and then returned to normal idle. at this point everything was normal, so i continued to drive to work since i was very close. no further problems were noted. i parked the vehicle in our parking lot and called the dealer (berge ford, mesa, az) for further advice. all of this happened within about a three second period. the vehicle had been started from cold at about 6:30 am after being parked in garage overnight (on board thermometer read 89 f when i started out). runaway throttle event occurred after driving about five miles. air conditioning was on the entire time. *jb

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

runaway throttle/un-commanded acceleration event. brand new vehicle, only 110 miles on odometer. while waiting for a stoplight with right foot on brake and transmission in drive, engine began accelerating unexpectedly. neither i nor anything else in the vehicle was pressing on the accelerator in any way. the un-commanded acceleration increased. i pressed harder on the brakes and the acceleration continued to increase, to the point that the rear wheels broke loose and started to squeal (this is a rwd vehicle). then i moved the transmission selector to neutral, at which time the torque to the rear wheels was removed. the engine raced to about 3000-3500 rpm as observed on the tach and then returned to normal idle. at this point everything was normal, so i continued to drive to work since i was very close. no further problems were noted. i parked the vehicle in our parking lot and called the dealer (berge ford, mesa, az) for further advice. all of this happened within about a three second period. the vehicle had been started from cold at about 6:30 am after being parked in garage overnight (on board thermometer read 89 f when i started out). runaway throttle event occurred after driving about five miles. air conditioning was on the entire time. *jb

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

TIRES

dt: at 400 miles the vehicle shook violently when putting pressure on the brakes. this happened on may 18, 2005. contacted the dealer, and then took the vehicle to the dealer, who claimed the rotors were warped from heat. they got permission from ford to put on different rotors. after leaving the dealer the brake light came on. the consumer went back to the dealer. they checked and discovered there was no brake fluid in the master cylinder. left the dealer again , went to apply the brakes and there was no brake fluid in master cylinder, the fluid was in the rims of the vehicle, and on the ground. this wore out the tires and the brakes still were not working properly. ford was suppose to send a representative to meet with the consumer , and had not done so. currently, the consumer went to a different dealer , and they just swapped the tires from the front to the back. then , they changed/ turn ed the rotors. the consumer spoke with manufacturer , who blamed the dealer, but the dealer blamed the manufacturer. *ak

Reported in: COVINA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12575F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt: at 400 miles the vehicle shook violently when putting pressure on the brakes. this happened on may 18, 2005. contacted the dealer, and then took the vehicle to the dealer, who claimed the rotors were warped from heat. they got permission from ford to put on different rotors. after leaving the dealer the brake light came on. the consumer went back to the dealer. they checked and discovered there was no brake fluid in the master cylinder. left the dealer again , went to apply the brakes and there was no brake fluid in master cylinder, the fluid was in the rims of the vehicle, and on the ground. this wore out the tires and the brakes still were not working properly. ford was suppose to send a representative to meet with the consumer , and had not done so. currently, the consumer went to a different dealer , and they just swapped the tires from the front to the back. then , they changed/ turn ed the rotors. the consumer spoke with manufacturer , who blamed the dealer, but the dealer blamed the manufacturer. *ak

Reported in: COVINA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12575F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

dt: at 400 miles the vehicle shook violently when putting pressure on the brakes. this happened on may 18, 2005. contacted the dealer, and then took the vehicle to the dealer, who claimed the rotors were warped from heat. they got permission from ford to put on different rotors. after leaving the dealer the brake light came on. the consumer went back to the dealer. they checked and discovered there was no brake fluid in the master cylinder. left the dealer again , went to apply the brakes and there was no brake fluid in master cylinder, the fluid was in the rims of the vehicle, and on the ground. this wore out the tires and the brakes still were not working properly. ford was suppose to send a representative to meet with the consumer , and had not done so. currently, the consumer went to a different dealer , and they just swapped the tires from the front to the back. then , they changed/ turn ed the rotors. the consumer spoke with manufacturer , who blamed the dealer, but the dealer blamed the manufacturer. *ak

Reported in: COVINA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12575F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt: on september 2, 2005 vehicle skidded while coming to a stop. it skidded three times since then, twice while stopping at a traffic light, and while trying to make a turn into the driveway. also, the vehicle vibrated. this happened intermittently, and t happened on dry pavement. took vehicle to the dealer, they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. there was no forewarning and there was no noise. *ak

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

dt: noticed on september 9, 2005 that the residue around the master cylinder. cleaned off the residue and oil around master cylinder. it was leaking brake fluid and intermittently the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. there was no forewarning and no noise. contacted the dealer, the vehicle was going to the dealer on september 30, 2005. *ak

Reported in: ROMULUS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12555N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt: there was a problem with the vehicle surging forward. on september 25, 2005 the vehicle surged forward , causing the vehicle to run a stop sign. there was no accident. on october 3, 2005 it surged forward again. the engine was on and it was in park. then, the consumer put vehicle into reverse and immediately it surged backwards. because of the consumer's foot was o the brake it kept the vehicle from going into the street. the consumer concerned because it could have caused him to have two major accidents. when he took vehicle to the dealership, they could not find the cause of the problem.*ak

Reported in: PRESCOTT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

dt: 2005 ford f150. the contact stated the vehicle has a spare tire which it is the same size as the other tires that are not available. the rim will not fit under the vehicle without the tire on it. the contact was not able to replace the tire because it was on back order. the dealership stated they were not aware when the tire will be available for replacement. this is a n original hankook tire, p235/70r17.. the hankook dealer could not replace the tire either. ford stated it was a new size tire with a new manufacturer.*ak

Reported in: CALLAHAN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12WX5N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

two weeks after purchasing my f150 i noticed a ticking sound coming from under the hood while driving down the highway at approximately 55 mph and with the a/c on and the fan in low. i drove for another week to determine what the noise was and found that it is apparently a relay that is being cycled when the a/c compressor turns on. the switch will cycle anywhere from once every ten seconds at 55 mph and above with the fan in 1 or 2 to once every thirty seconds. the switch seldom cycles while the vehicle is at idle but can be heard to cycle when the a/c is switched on or off at idle or while the vehicle is in motion. there is no apparent affect on the a/c system operation. the ticking is very loud and annoying. this is not normal for a new vehicle. i took the vehicle to my dealer and they did several things, first they recharged the a/c system and tried to return the truck to me. i drove it down the street, noted the ticking still there and took it back. i spoke with the service manager who told me that the ticking is "normal" on these trucks. i pressed the issue and he made some adjustments and ultimately changed the switch/relay that is cycling. this, however is the wrong solution, obviously the switch works, what is not working is what is causing it to cycle so frequently (as often as once every ten seconds). after a full day at the dealership, i took the truck and haven't had the time to take it to another dealer to see if they had another solution. *nm

Reported in: KAPOLEI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W05F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

dt: the contact states was driving 72 mph with the cruise control on when he started to go downhill, the vehicle accelerated to 85 mph. at that time, he pressed the brakes and deactivated the cruise control. this happened two more times, and he took the vehicle to the dealership. two different dealerships and the manufacturer stated it is the way the vehicle was designed. *ak updated11/29/05. *jb

Reported in: WESTPORT WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

dt: contact stated while trying to stop the vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealership three times for this same problem. the first time the dealership bled the brakes. this did not fix the problem. the second time the dealership changed the master cylinder. the problem was not repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for the third time, they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. *ak

Reported in: KAPAA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W75N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt: contact stated while trying to stop the vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealership three times for this same problem. the first time the dealership bled the brakes. this did not fix the problem. the second time the dealership changed the master cylinder. the problem was not repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for the third time, they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. *ak

Reported in: KAPAA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W75N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

brake pedal slowly sank to floor as i was trying to stop before pulling onto a street from a driveway. drove the short distance to home and the brake pedal continued to sink to the floor when light pressure was applied. it took a sturdy push to actually stop the vehicle. had truck towed to nearest dealership. they report that they cannot duplicate the problem and did multiple tests and found nothing. it is dangerous to drive in this city with unreliable brakes. i don't want to hurt someone or myself. the dealership shows lack of concern. *nm

Reported in: SUN CITY WEST AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12295K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i currently own a 2005 ford f-150 4x4 supercrew truck and have started experiencing some grinding/ pulling in the transmission. i first thought it would probably just go away and now it just gets worse each time. the problem creates a rather loud noise and has greatly concerned me. i contacted the dealership where i purchased the truck, rivertown ford/ columbus,ga, and i discovered that this problem seems to be wide spread with the f-150. i am in process of trying to solve this problem now. ford motor co. needs to issue a recall for this issue. *nm

Reported in: PHENIX CITY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

automatic transmission on 2005 ford 150, goes into nuteral when you stop on a hill and will roll backwards even though the truck is in drive or the truck will roll forward even with the truck in reverse. the truck also goes into nuteral when going down a hill and you take your foot off the gas . transmission then clunks when goes back into gear. also when tuck down shifts when going up hill it seems to hit a dead space in the transmission. was told this is all normal by ford reps. *nm

Reported in: LAFARGE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

SUSPENSION:FRONT

excessive tire wear on all four tires in a 9 month time span. had dealership look at the truck and was told that the alignment was off and it wasn't up to them to take care of the alignment but was told to contact tire manufacturer. while talking to the manufacturer rep on the phone she advised that she had read memos from ford about problems with the alignment specs on the vehicle. ford continues to refuse any kind of warranty work. *jb

Reported in: NEW KENSINGTON PW || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

excessive tire wear on all four tires in a 9 month time span. had dealership look at the truck and was told that the alignment was off and it wasn't up to them to take care of the alignment but was told to contact tire manufacturer. while talking to the manufacturer rep on the phone she advised that she had read memos from ford about problems with the alignment specs on the vehicle. ford continues to refuse any kind of warranty work. *jb

Reported in: NEW KENSINGTON PW || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2005 ford f150 6-disk cd/mp3 player no longer accepts cd's. i get error message reporting bad disc and its ejected. *jb

Reported in: CONWAY AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

dt: the contact stated the front seat belts did not lock during heavy braking. he tested the vehicle at 30, 50, and 70 mph by slamming on the brakes hard enough for the tires to squeal. the seat belts never locked . this caused one injury to the passenger. she slammed into the dashboard and injured her wrist and back. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated the seat belts were acting as intended. *ak updated 01/19/06. *jb

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525F

TIRES

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

Reported in: WOODIER CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85K

WHEELS:RIM

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

Reported in: WOODIER CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85K

STRUCTURE

dt: the contact stated water leaked into the inside of the truck cab. the vehicle has been to the dealer once for inspection. no cause was discovered. the wiring that under the floor mat on the passenger side was under water and froze into ice. when the manufacturer was contacted they offered an extended warranty to the contact. no repairs have been made. *ak

Reported in: HAMILTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W55N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

engine accelerated to high speed when braking for red signal. was forced to put automatic transmission in neutral and tap accelerator to reduce engine speed to idle. the tachometer read approximately 4000 rpm when put in neutral initially. brakes stopped the truck with difficulty prior to putting gear in neutral. no known tsbs and dealer not sure how to duplicate. *jb

Reported in: LACONIA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

master cylinder leak down. *nm

Reported in: JOPLIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W65K

STRUCTURE

my paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride harshness warranty from 1yr/12,000 miles to 3yrs/36,000 miles. have you ever heard of a car company giving away something unless there was a serious problem with this vehicle. *nm

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

SUSPENSION:FRONT

my paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride harshness warranty from 1yr/12,000 miles to 3yrs/36,000 miles. have you ever heard of a car company giving away something unless there was a serious problem with this vehicle. *nm

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

my paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride harshness warranty from 1yr/12,000 miles to 3yrs/36,000 miles. have you ever heard of a car company giving away something unless there was a serious problem with this vehicle. *nm

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride harshness warranty from 1yr/12,000 miles to 3yrs/36,000 miles. have you ever heard of a car company giving away something unless there was a serious problem with this vehicle. *nm

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

TIRES

my paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride harshness warranty from 1yr/12,000 miles to 3yrs/36,000 miles. have you ever heard of a car company giving away something unless there was a serious problem with this vehicle. *nm

Reported in: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

dt: the contact stated the front and rear third do not always close completely. this sometimes allowed water to leak into the vehicle when it rained or when it was washed. there was no indicator letting the contact know the door did not close properly. the dealer was not contacted. *ak

Reported in: ELLICOTT CITY MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway going at 55 mph the vehicle hit something in the middle of the highway with the left front tire. the brakes were applied but they did not work. the consumer then lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle traveled into the median and collided with the retaining wall. this was a frontal impact. the seat belts failed to properly restrain the consumer and the air bags failed to deploy which resulted in injuries to the occupant. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop a couple of weeks prior to the accident for an abs problem. they were unable to duplicate the problem with the brakes. *ak updated 1/25/2006. *nm

Reported in: LONGVIEW WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway going at 55 mph the vehicle hit something in the middle of the highway with the left front tire. the brakes were applied but they did not work. the consumer then lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle traveled into the median and collided with the retaining wall. this was a frontal impact. the seat belts failed to properly restrain the consumer and the air bags failed to deploy which resulted in injuries to the occupant. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop a couple of weeks prior to the accident for an abs problem. they were unable to duplicate the problem with the brakes. *ak updated 1/25/2006. *nm

Reported in: LONGVIEW WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway going at 55 mph the vehicle hit something in the middle of the highway with the left front tire. the brakes were applied but they did not work. the consumer then lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle traveled into the median and collided with the retaining wall. this was a frontal impact. the seat belts failed to properly restrain the consumer and the air bags failed to deploy which resulted in injuries to the occupant. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop a couple of weeks prior to the accident for an abs problem. they were unable to duplicate the problem with the brakes. *ak updated 1/25/2006. *nm

Reported in: LONGVIEW WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

i have experienced brake failures on at least 5 occasions. it has occurred at slow speed when approaching a stop at an intersection and when behind other vehicles in traffic. the brakes appear to be engaging the anti-lock braking system and start to pulse but fail to stop. all of the incidents have occurred when the pavement was completely dry and the road surfaces were clean. all incidents have been narrow misses in traffic collisions. after each incident the brakes appear to return to normal function and only once have i been able to duplicate the failure which was in a parking lot shortly after the very first incident. during each incident i initially apply and hold the brake until i realize complete failure and then release and re-apply. except for yesterday (01/01/2006) the brakes engaged on the second attempt. yesterday the vehicle came to a stop on the third attempt but only because the initial speed was so slow the vehicle just ran out of forward momentum and the minimal braking held the vehicle. i backed out of the intersection, braked, tested stopping and the brakes appeared fine at that time. i plan to take the vehicle back to the dealership tomorrow. the dealership has seen the vehicle for this problem in addition to a charging light problem and have failed to fix either problem. the dealership stated that they were unable to find a braking problem and were unable to re-create the braking malfunction. their resolution was to bleed the braking system and return the vehicle to service. *nm

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

dt*: the contact stated there was a feature on the passenger's air bag that disabled the air bag based on the weight of the passenger. the air bag light illuminated only when there was an occupant in the passenger's seat. the dealership determined there was no adjustment to this sensor, and the manufacturer told the contact that this was normal. *ak updated 1/25/2006 - the air bag was disabled although a 120 lb occupant was in the seat. the consumer contacted the dealer. the dealer noted the failure but claimed there was no way to correct the problem. *nm

Reported in: BETHEL PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

dt*: the contact stated while sitting inside the vehicle there was an odor of gasoline. the vehicle was inspected by the local dealership, and they replaced 7 fuel injectors, 8 spark plugs, and ordered a fuel rail. these attempts to solve the problem have been unsuccessful. *ak updated 01/25/06. *jb

Reported in: GARNERVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14585K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

dt*: the contact stated while sitting inside the vehicle there was an odor of gasoline. the vehicle was inspected by the local dealership, and they replaced 7 fuel injectors, 8 spark plugs, and ordered a fuel rail. these attempts to solve the problem have been unsuccessful. *ak updated 01/25/06. *jb

Reported in: GARNERVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14585K

STEERING

popping from rear-end at slow speeds and shuttering at down shift on highway. local dealer said rear pinion gear out of alignment, and clutch packs were bad they had to order parts to fix the problems. *nm

Reported in: MATHERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

popping from rear-end at slow speeds and shuttering at down shift on highway. local dealer said rear pinion gear out of alignment, and clutch packs were bad they had to order parts to fix the problems. *nm

Reported in: MATHERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the incident date is the most recent. truck has only 4200 miles on it. on all four occasions i was braking when it began to accelerated three times at highway speeds, one time on a gravel road. the cruise was not on. i did not have my foot on both the brake and accelerator. the brakes nor the emergency brake would hold it. acceleration went up to 3000+ rpms and was witnessed by the passenger. i had to shift to neutral to get it stopped. all four times the dealer could not identify the problem nor make it happen again. it is a very unsafe and could have caused a fatality accident. ford did reprogram the pcm module, but it happened again after that.*ak

Reported in: MERRIAM KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a front end collision at 40 mph and the airbags did not deploy. there was no braking prior to impact. there were no previous problems with the airbags. the contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained minor injuries. although the vehicle sustained extensive damage, the vehicle was not totaled by the insurance adjustor. the police were on the scene and a report was taken. updated 02/21/06. *jb

Reported in: CLEVELAND TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX04525K

SUSPENSION:FRONT

dt*: the contact stated the front end vibrated at 45mph and above. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection numerous times. the dealer replaced the driveshaft, transmission mounts, cut the rotors and tightened the pinion in the rear end. although these repairs were made, this did not remedy the problem.

Reported in: ISHPEMING MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14545N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

dt*: the contact stated there were noises that resembled the sound of breaking glass. after finding the source of the noise it was discovered the vehicle had caught on fire. the vehicle had been parked since the previous day. the fire spread to the contact's other vehicle and home. the fire marshal filed a report. the fire started in the engine compartment and completely melted. the vehicle is still being inspected. there were no previous problems with the vehicle.

Reported in: DOERUN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

front rotors warped within 9000 miles and when brakes are applied the steering wheel jumps and vibrates uncontrolibly rotors were resurfaced at 10,293 miles then replaced at 11,475 miles and replaced again at 17,158 miles and at this time i was told that the warranty would expire at 23,475 miles on the rotors and i would have to pay for replacement parts and labor after this mileage as of this date i have 20,400 miles on vehicle and the rotors again are starting to warp which causes vibration when brakes are applied *nm

Reported in: FRIEDENS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12WX5K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 ford f-150 super crew 4x4, having electrical problems in vehicle,with a burning smell, lights coming on with no one in vehicle, a/c coming on by it's self and can't shut it off, battery going dead,4 way flashers turning can't turn off, radio going haywire,interior lights coming on,buzzers ringing when driving, turn key off gauges stay on. had 2,600 miles on vehicle when it burned. dealer could never find anything??????*jb

Reported in: COATS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

dt*: the contact stated after attempting to apply sudden brake pressure, the vehicle struck another vehicle in the rear resulting in minor damage. the brakes stopped the vehicle, however not before the point of impact. no injuries were sustained and the police were not notified. afterwards, the contact discovered the brake pedal was too close to the accelerator pedal. it was suspected that due to the design this could be unsafe, although the placement of the accelerator pedal was not a factor in the accident. the dealer was notified. a manufacturer representative inspected the vehicle. it was determined the placement of the accelerator and brake pedal met federal motor vehicle safety standards and no corrections were made.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

dt*: the contact stated after attempting to apply sudden brake pressure, the vehicle struck another vehicle in the rear resulting in minor damage. the brakes stopped the vehicle, however not before the point of impact. no injuries were sustained and the police were not notified. afterwards, the contact discovered the brake pedal was too close to the accelerator pedal. it was suspected that due to the design this could be unsafe, although the placement of the accelerator pedal was not a factor in the accident. the dealer was notified. a manufacturer representative inspected the vehicle. it was determined the placement of the accelerator and brake pedal met federal motor vehicle safety standards and no corrections were made.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

dt*: the contact stated while applying the brakes in emergency situations, the front seat belts do not lock. the seat belts retracted, but do not hold the passengers in the seat. the seat belts leave enough webbing to where the passengers could impact the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for inspection. the dealer replaced the seat belts with new ones; however the new seat belts have the same problem.

Reported in: COLUMBUS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12575N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while stopped the vehicle lurched forward without warning. the engine revved to 5000 rpm and the tires spun and were burning rubber. the dealer could not duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. *jb the horn assembly was replaced. updated 03/17/06. *jb

Reported in: NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

dt*: the contact stated while stopped the vehicle lurched forward without warning. the engine revved to 5000 rpm and the tires spun and were burning rubber. the dealer could not duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. *jb the horn assembly was replaced. updated 03/17/06. *jb

Reported in: NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

while driving my 2005 f150, the passenger side rear tire started locking up and smelling really bad. i stopped to investigate and found the rim to be very hot. i drove it a few more miles to a local ford dealer. they said they were going to loan me a car for free and fix the problem. i asked what problem and they said the problem they have started having with f150 brake calipers locking up while customers are driving. it bothers me that i had to find out about the problem this way. i think ford should be telling customers about this problem right now before someone gets hurt bad from this defect. *jb

Reported in: PLYMOUTH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

shuddering, shaking, rough idle, banging when re-applying gas after coasting and stalling at intersections. then manufacturer has replaced 5 fuel injectors so far and the truck is running rough again. i have 23k miles. *jb

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake the pedal goes to the floor and the contact's foot presses the accelerator. the dealer indicated the brakes operate as designed and both the brake and accelerator pedals meet the fmvss. no repairs have been made. updated 3/28/2006 - *nm

Reported in: PANAMA CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake the pedal goes to the floor and the contact's foot presses the accelerator. the dealer indicated the brakes operate as designed and both the brake and accelerator pedals meet the fmvss. no repairs have been made. updated 3/28/2006 - *nm

Reported in: PANAMA CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

dt*: the contact stated while the heater is engaged gas fumes are detected in the vehicle. in an attempt to remedy the problem the dealer replaced the fuel injectors, spark plugs, starter, fly wheel, transfer case, and catalytic converter with no success.

Reported in: CLEMMONS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

dt*: the contact stated while the heater is engaged gas fumes are detected in the vehicle. in an attempt to remedy the problem the dealer replaced the fuel injectors, spark plugs, starter, fly wheel, transfer case, and catalytic converter with no success.

Reported in: CLEMMONS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

jerking and bumping noise in drive line at light acceleration just before or just after transmission shifts to the next gear. dealer added a gear fluid additive that they said was left out at factory. this did not fix the problem. *nm

Reported in: CLOVER SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

PARKING BRAKE

purchased my ford f - 150 [xxx]) on august 18, 2005. on september 17th, 2005, was towing a cargo trailer of furniture and other items and went to unload some of the things at the first stop. i set the parking brake on the vehicle since i had backed up a driveway and was parked on an incline. upon unloading certain items at the first stop, i pulled the release lever on the parking brake and proceeded to the next stop, about 10 miles away. while on the way, i noticed a shimmy to the truck and actually pulled off to the side of the road to see if i had a flat tire or some other problem with either the truck or the trailer i was towing. i did not see anything obvious and continued to my destination. while backing the truck and trailer into the driveway at the next place, i noticed the rear wheel on the driver's side only, was smoking. the wheel was too hot to touch and had the smell of burnt brake lining. after continuing on my trip about an hour later, the problem seemed to have resolved itself. after that, i have not used the parking brake since. i noticed a slight shaking in the steering wheel since the initial incident that occurs when braking. the shaking does not occur all the time, but seems to more prominent during gradual braking. i brought the vehicle in for inspection at a ford dealer on february 1, 2006 to have the brakes looked at. they said everything looked normal. no anomalies were noted. when they test drove the vehicle, they did not notice a shimmy or shaking in the steering wheel during braking. since then, the shimmy or shaking in the steering wheel has become more pronounced when braking and i am better able to tell when this will occur. *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Reported in: COON RAPIDS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

i have not had a failure at this time. the problem is the brakes on my 2005 f-150. the pedal has always been mushy and engages the brakes at different levels when applied, i never where the braking will begin. some times if i am parking a trailer where the brakes are used a lot the pedal will be almost to the floor. i did almost back into a car when parking because the brakes didn't engage until pedal was quite low. *nm

Reported in: SHOSHONE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

STRUCTURE

ford f-150 developed severe chassis shudder at 60 mph on freeway. exited freeway and shudder did not continue when travel resumed. *nm

Reported in: ERIE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated forward crashing into another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated. no police report was filed however; a representative from the dmv filed a report. update 5/2/2006 - *nm

Reported in: LA JOLLA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW12515F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated forward crashing into another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the problem could not be duplicated. no police report was filed however; a representative from the dmv filed a report. update 5/2/2006 - *nm

Reported in: LA JOLLA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW12515F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes failed 3 times. last time pedal went to floor and i went through stop sign. also had throttle sticking. after pedal sinks to floor & you try a second attempt then it works fine. truck has been at dealership since february 10, 2006 & is still there today april 17, 2006. ford refuses to acknowledge or repair problem. ford told me to drive it until it happens again and notify them. vehicle is not drivable in it's current condition. *nm

Reported in: INGLESIDE, ONTARIO 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W35F

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

everytime i hit the brakes, the passenger seat belt never holds. person in the seat always has to be ready when i brake, either hard or soft. seat belt not doing its work, not locking, not holding. happens countless times. took in to the dealer, they say nothings wrong, but if i really have to hit brakes one day, someone's going to get hurt. *jb

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04505K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the automatic transmission in the consumer's 2005 ford f150 failed. *nm

Reported in: SAN JUAN PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

dt*: the contact stated the tailgate detached from the vehicle and was hanging by the cables. this occurred while driving over a bump at 10 mph, hauling a 300 pound couch. the dealership and manufacturer determined this was not a manufacturer's defect though they admitted that it was not the contact's fault. the contact felt that the tailgate was built extremely light, and it was spring loaded. felt that the dealer should take responsibility and repair the vehicle. *ak

Reported in: IOLA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

OTHER

the dealership liedto me they told me that i was buying the car and not leasing it. i have gone plenty times to the dealership but they don't put any attention to me. i had talkedto the sales peron gustavo maya. i also talked to j.r. starika the manager of the dealership but he never tried to give me a solution for my problem. what i wanted was a purchase and not a lease. *nm

Reported in: MAGNOLIA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W35F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

may 2, 2006 the accident happened december 19, 2005: cause: break failure. we were stop at a red light and i was holding pressure on the break pedal and it collapsed to the floor and rolling in to the car in front of us. at that time there was only 2000 miles on the pick-up. i wasn't sure what happened until we were at another stop light and it happened again, but this time i pumped the break pedal till i had pressure. we returned home in march and i went to the dealer whom we purchased it from (valu ford at elbow lake, minnesota) and told them of the problem. he tried it and said he could not find a problem. i got into the pick-up and showed him how the master cylinder collapses when pressure is held on it. he tried another pick-up same year and said thatÂ??s the way its supposed to be??? i went to another ford dealer in alexandria (juettner motors) and told him what happened and what i wanted done and they told me my insurance company should take care of the problem and didn't even check the breaks. i have taken the pick-up to 5 different independent garages and they have all said the master cylinder should not collapse when pressure is held on the pedal. i went back to the dealer and ask if they could have a company tech explain to me why the master cylinder collapses when pressure is held on the pedal. i have heard nothing from them. i feel very strongly that ford has a problem with their master cylinder and should be fixed. i complained to ford again and ask them to have some one explain to me why the breaks should collapse when pressure is held on them. they sent out a independent source and he had the pick-up for about three hours and sent a report back to ford saying that the electric breaks for the camper were the probable cause?? there is no hydraulics involved with the electric breaks. *nm

Reported in: HOFFMAN MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

WHEELS

purchased a 2005 f-150 4x4 ford pick-up truck and immediately felt a strong vibration throughout the truck. took it back to three different dealerships each one claiming they fix it. the vibration still exists and now the steering wheel is vibrating. i believe this truck is unsafe. i will continue to exhaust all avenues to repair or replace this truck. *nm

Reported in: JEFFERSON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W25N

STRUCTURE

purchased a 2005 f-150 4x4 ford pick-up truck and immediately felt a strong vibration throughout the truck. took it back to three different dealerships each one claiming they fix it. the vibration still exists and now the steering wheel is vibrating. i believe this truck is unsafe. i will continue to exhaust all avenues to repair or replace this truck. *nm

Reported in: JEFFERSON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W25N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

at 20,000 miles i took my 2005 f150 supercrew xlt 4x4 into firestone, to have the brakes checked. the technician informed me that there appeared to be nothing wrong with the pads, as i still had about 65-70% left on them. however there was an issue with the rotors. he stated they were warped. knowing this is not normal, i asked if this was a common thing on the new model fords. and he stated that they have had a lot of them in for the exact same thing, warped rotors. i told him to put the truck back together and would take to ford. he stated that the reason they were warping, was because of a design defect which did not allow them to get enough air to cool, and if brakes were applied hard, then caused them to warp. i took the truck to ford dealership ( jenkins and wynne in clarksville, tn.) informed the service writer. as i was speaking to him, a tech from the shop walked in, and said there was a big problem with them. they took my truck into the shop, and after a day informed me that my truck had the "new and improved brakes" already installed. i asked how they could be new and improved if doing the same as the old style. they stated they would take care of me. when i inquired as to the how? the service writer stated " we will machine them." i told him that just means that they were going to grind the rotors flat, and that it wasn't fixing the issue. i would just have to have a complete total brake replacement at 40,000 miles. he commented that there was nothing they could do. i asked if this was normal for trucks to be coming in with warped rotors at 20,000 miles, and he just shrugged his shoulders. i asked him, what are we as truck owners supposed to do, replace the rotors every 30-40,000 miles. again he just shrugged and said there was nothing he could do. after they ground the rotors, and put the truck back together, less than 500 miles they started doing the same thing, and i almost had an accident. they will "pulse and the vehicle will lurch" *jb

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

the accident happened december 19, 2005: cause: brake failure. we were stopped at a red light and i was holding pressure on the brake pedal when it collapsed to the floor and rolled in to the car in front of us. at that time there was only 2000 miles on the pick-up. i wasn't sure what happened until we were at another stop light and it happened again, but this time i pumped the brake pedal until i had pressure. we returned home in march and i went to the dealer whom we purchased it from (valu ford at elbow lake, minnesota) and told them of the problem. he tried it and said he could not find a problem. i got into the pick-up and showed him how the master cylinder collapses when pressure is held on it. he tried another pick-up same year and said that's the way its supposed to be??? i went to another ford dealer in alexandria (juettner motors) and told him what happened and what i wanted done and they told me my insurance company should taken care of the problem and didn't even check the brakes. i have taken the pick-up to 5 different independent garages and they have all said the master cylinder should not collapse when pressure is held on the pedal. i went back to the dealer and ask if they could have a company tech explain to me why the master cylinder collapses when pressure is held on the pedal. i have heard nothing from them. i feel very strongly that ford has a problem with their master cylinder and should be fixed. i complained to ford again and ask them to have some one explain to me why the brakes should collapse when pressure is held on them. they sent out an independent source and he had the pick-up for about three hours and sent a report back to ford saying that the electric brakes for the camper were the probable cause?? there is no hydraulics involved with the electric brakes. nothing has been done to fix the problem.. *jb

Reported in: HOFFMAN MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

bad vibration from rear of truck 55-60 mph intermittent. ford state it is aftermarket tires. had truck in 2 times with factory tires and 3 times with new tires for same vibration. pinion angle changed twice on truck causing more vibrations that ford won't fix. now truck is leaking engine oil from rear main. i am afraid to take truck on long trips for fear of driveline failure. numerous complaints on web of same problem. why is ford not made to fix this issue?truck has 6,200 miles on it and almost a year old. this could be a big safety concern if driveline failure occurs at highway speeds. i have been an auto mechanic for 18 years at dealerships and i know a tire vibration from a driveline vibration. *jb

Reported in: REDFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

bad vibration from rear of truck 55-60 mph intermittent. ford state it is aftermarket tires. had truck in 2 times with factory tires and 3 times with new tires for same vibration. pinion angle changed twice on truck causing more vibrations that ford won't fix. now truck is leaking engine oil from rear main. i am afraid to take truck on long trips for fear of driveline failure. numerous complaints on web of same problem. why is ford not made to fix this issue?truck has 6,200 miles on it and almost a year old. this could be a big safety concern if driveline failure occurs at highway speeds. i have been an auto mechanic for 18 years at dealerships and i know a tire vibration from a driveline vibration. *jb

Reported in: REDFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525F

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

dt*: the contact stated there is a vibration while driving at speeds above 65 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the driver side front and rear tires were replaced which corrected the problem for a short period of time. the vibration recurred therefore, the vehicle was returned to the dealership and the tires were aligned. however, the problem persisted resulting in the contact not exceeding 60 mph while driving. the tire manufacturer is bf goodrich rugged trail (ta). the tire line is p275/65r18. the dot number is apu9au610905. *ak updated 07/05/06. *jb

Reported in: CANONSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

SUSPENSION

please help a consumer! i question the safety and long term value of the new ford f150 trucks my name is jim and i am writing you as a last ditch effort to inform the public about a production issue with the ford f150 trucks that vibrate under normal driving conditions. about three months ago i purchased a new f150 and from that point i have had a vibration and transmission issue. ford has not been able to correct it and in the process i found that the dealership i bought the truck from forged some invoice documents. i was shocked to find this problem all over the country when i started to look into it. you can see for yourself if you search google for topics like "2005 f150 vibration". if you would like, i could send you a list of websites to help. in all fairness to ford they deserve a chance to inform the public about this and i am in the process of working with a lawyer to get my money back. i have attached a copy of my nightmare to this email and just wanted to let you know i have followed every protocol set by ford. i have also noticed that ford just likes to have problems delayed and expect people to run out of money when trying to recover their original purchase. you will also find emails attached from people across the country with the same problem. this story is not a waste of your time. please feel free to search the internet, you will find all the supporting information you need. can you please find the time to help get the word out and make things right? i just want my money back and do not want anyone else to fall into this trap. help from the press would not allow ford motor company to stonewall people. lets give ford a chance to help the consumer. call anytime 248-431-5857 - i am willing to provide all supporting info including service records, research, and contacts from across the usa. thanks jim smith. *nm

Reported in: GOODRICH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

please help a consumer! i question the safety and long term value of the new ford f150 trucks my name is jim and i am writing you as a last ditch effort to inform the public about a production issue with the ford f150 trucks that vibrate under normal driving conditions. about three months ago i purchased a new f150 and from that point i have had a vibration and transmission issue. ford has not been able to correct it and in the process i found that the dealership i bought the truck from forged some invoice documents. i was shocked to find this problem all over the country when i started to look into it. you can see for yourself if you search google for topics like "2005 f150 vibration". if you would like, i could send you a list of websites to help. in all fairness to ford they deserve a chance to inform the public about this and i am in the process of working with a lawyer to get my money back. i have attached a copy of my nightmare to this email and just wanted to let you know i have followed every protocol set by ford. i have also noticed that ford just likes to have problems delayed and expect people to run out of money when trying to recover their original purchase. you will also find emails attached from people across the country with the same problem. this story is not a waste of your time. please feel free to search the internet, you will find all the supporting information you need. can you please find the time to help get the word out and make things right? i just want my money back and do not want anyone else to fall into this trap. help from the press would not allow ford motor company to stonewall people. lets give ford a chance to help the consumer. call anytime 248-431-5857 - i am willing to provide all supporting info including service records, research, and contacts from across the usa. thanks jim smith. *nm

Reported in: GOODRICH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vehicle's transmission failed after only 18 months, 38,925 miles. dealer unable to determine why transmission failed. no lack of fluid, vehicle is not used to tow. could only state that excessive heat build up in transmission and resulted in failure. vehicle and been driven home prior evening with no issues, next morning failed at start up. manufacturer will not warranty due to mileage, replaced with a rebuilt unit at a cost of $2,800. *jb

Reported in: LASCASSAS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04525K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

my wife was at a complete stop at a red light in the left turn lane. she is driving a ford f150 truck, with less than 6,000 miles. while waiting at the light, the engine began accelerating unexpectedly. she had her foot on the brake and this initially held the vehicle in place. the acceleration continued to increase and she pressed harder on the brake petal, in an effort to keep the vehicle from moving forward. the vehicle's acceleration increased and the vehicle lurched forward, striking the stopped vehicle in front of her. no one was hurt and i had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership. the service tech at the dealership, told me that it could be a number of problems with the fuel injection system. it should be noted that the day before, i was driving the truck and while stopped at a red light, i thought i heard the engine running in a loud or rough manner. i turned the radio off and listened intently. i check the gauges and they were find. the light changed and i drove forward and the funny noise went away. could this have been an indication of bad things to come? finally, i found a similar incident on the nhtsa complaint site, dated september 8, 2005. the incident on that date is almost exactly what happened to my wife. *nm

Reported in: WHITTIER CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5K

SUSPENSION

had my f150 for less than 3 months when noticed the vibration when applying the brakes, also has rough idle, and rough suspension. took to dealer they stated nothing wrong... well now its been about 9 month and the vibration has gotten so bad that when brakes are applied you get the steering wheel shaking along with the truck. again i took to the dealer now they tell me my rotors are warped and i need an alignment and new tires cause it ate the tread off the inside of the tires, and they want to charge me $400.00. i talked to the tire warranty department he even said that it shouldn't be happening along with many others. but ford service says it normal.....now i am driving a truck with kids that is unsafe. are they wanting for people to die before they correct this problem?? *jb

Reported in: SPANAWAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

had my f150 for less than 3 months when noticed the vibration when applying the brakes, also has rough idle, and rough suspension. took to dealer they stated nothing wrong... well now its been about 9 month and the vibration has gotten so bad that when brakes are applied you get the steering wheel shaking along with the truck. again i took to the dealer now they tell me my rotors are warped and i need an alignment and new tires cause it ate the tread off the inside of the tires, and they want to charge me $400.00. i talked to the tire warranty department he even said that it shouldn't be happening along with many others. but ford service says it normal.....now i am driving a truck with kids that is unsafe. are they wanting for people to die before they correct this problem?? *jb

Reported in: SPANAWAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt*: the contact stated after releasing the emergency brakes from the vehicle in preperation to drive, the emergency brakes would stick in place. this caused the vehicle to travel with the emergnecy brakes appied generating pressure toward the tires which caused them to run hot and burn. the burning released a burning tire odor. the dealers determined there would be a charge for any service even though vehicle was under warranty. no repairs were done.

Reported in: NEW BOSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

SUSPENSION:REAR

dt*: the contact stated there was a loud roaring noise coming from rear end. the vehicle has been to three dealerships. new pinion gears, and new carriage bearings were replaced but the roaring sound persisted.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W35N

TIRES:VALVE

i have a 2005 ford f150 leased in july of 2005. i have experienced two incidences where a tire has gone flat in a matter of seconds while highway driving at speeds near 60 mph. i was able to avoid an accident in each case but this could have gone terribly wrong if i was not able to control the vehicle to pull off to the side of the road as it was difficult to control or to keep in my lane. the second incident occurred on july 17, 2006. while driving at highway speed, near 65 mph, my right rear tire went flat within 5 seconds. i had a difficult time trying to steer the truck and nearly collided with the vehicle next to me. i removed the wheel from the truck and took it to a local ford dealer. the tire technician inspected the wheel and told me the valve stem was leaking; no hole or puncture in the tire could be found. they removed the tire from the rim and inspected the tire to find damage in the inner wall of the tire. i requested that the tire, valve stem, and labor be covered under warranty. the service representative told me that he did not think it was their fault. he stated that i would have to buy a new tire and they would replace the valve stem. i argued that i had nothing to do with the failure of the tire and i believed it should be covered under warranty. i explained that i though ford has a safety issue with the valve stems and he continued to tell me i must have hit a pot hole or something. i was very upset that he was entirely avoiding the issue at hand and blaming me for what appears to be a manufacturer's defect. *jb

Reported in: AMHERST OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

while coming to a stop occasionally the brake pedal has a loss of pressure feel and the brake pedal goes to the floor. on the 26th of july i took the vehicle to power ford in valencia ca. and they stated they could not find a problem. it is my belief the vacuum brake booster is leaking pressure when the ambient temperature is high, both times this occurred the outside temperature was above 110 degrees. *jb

Reported in: CANYON COUNTRY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

brake failure. *nm

Reported in: WEST SAINT PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was going to meet my husband on the side of the highway to pick up my son. i started slowing down from highway speed of 90kms/hr quite a ways back. i slowed the truck to about 30kms/hr about 40 feet behind his pickup. all of a sudden the truck i was driving gave a couple of lurches, sped up and slammed into the back of my husbands truck. i did not remove my foot from the brake the whole time. there was nothing i could do to stop the truck. on the ground beside the truck there was evidence of something strange going on with the passenger side rear tire. like it had revved up, braked, revved and braked again. the salesman that sold us the truck came out to the scene and said that he believed something went terribly wrong and spoke to the service manager at lacombe ford. they were unable to duplicate the problem and could not come up with a cause for the brakes to malfunction like they did. ford canada did no further testing on the truck. there was $8000 damage to the front end of the f150 and $1000 damage to the other pickup which we have to pay for. we had the damage on the front end repaired and decided to trade it in for something that might not kill me and my family. the day i was taking it in to be traded it failed again, this time at the stop sign at an overpass. luckily no one was coming that day. nothing was ever corrected on the truck. *nm

Reported in: LACOMBE 00 || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the first time this happened at 3000 miles, the second time, it was around 19,300 miles and was a bit more intense. i was sitting at the stop light, with foot on brake, the truck started accelerating to the point,i started going into traffic. i then put it in neutral and tapped on the gas pedal to get it to idle down. luckily i was able to avoid what could have been deadly. i then took it straight to the dealer, where i was told they could not duplicate the problem, and was told i probably had one foot on the brake and the other on the gas, when i told him i drive with one foot, he said my foot could have slipped from the brake to the gas pedal. every time he came up with a lame excuse as to what could have happened i let him know he was wrong. nothing was done and was told if it happens again bring it back in and they will look at it. needless to say i will be taking it to someone else next time or getting a hold of ford to find a solution. *nm

Reported in: CEDER HILL MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

AIR BAGS

when driving past luke air force base the air bag light on the dash illuminates in my 2005 ford f150. i have been told that this is caused by the radar. i want to know if the air bag system will function normally in the event an accident occurs when the light is on. other people we know are also having this problem with their 2005 ford trucks and suvs. *nm

Reported in: LITCHFIELD PARK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14505N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

dt*: the contact stated while on a hill applying brake pressure at 8mph , the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard and there was a loss of all braking power. the vehicle was placed in neutral which allowed the vehicle to roll downhill and strike a fence. the seatbelt was worn and no injuries were sustained. however, the was minor damage to the vehicle. the police was not alerted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the master cylinder was inoperative. the master cylinder replacement corrected the braking problem. the manufacturer was not alerted.

Reported in: ARDEN NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW12595F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had an improper brake adjustment which made the slack adjuster length different on each side of an axle. the dealership did not find any problem and the contact requested that the brake chambers be replaced and each of the service chambers must be of the same size across the vehicle's axles. updated 10/18/2006 - the brake pedal travels past the accelerator pedal and has caused trouble while the consumer attempts to stop the vehicle. the consumer has inadvertently it both pedals at the same time. *nm

Reported in: EUDORA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had an improper brake adjustment which made the slack adjuster length different on each side of an axle. the dealership did not find any problem and the contact requested that the brake chambers be replaced and each of the service chambers must be of the same size across the vehicle's axles. updated 10/18/2006 - the brake pedal travels past the accelerator pedal and has caused trouble while the consumer attempts to stop the vehicle. the consumer has inadvertently it both pedals at the same time. *nm

Reported in: EUDORA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 f150 rwd vehicle has been into ford repair 3 times for brakes (parking brake, abs). one occasion the temperature of the lt rear hub was 385 degrees f by inferred thermometer. another occasion rt rear was too hot to touch after sitting for an hour. this vehicle has aluminum rims that the dealer states show no damage. also unknown is what this temperature may have caused to the rear bearings, seals and other brake components (calipers). abs light intermittent on and driveablity was intolerable with shaking and vibration. fuel consumption got worse by 30%. vehicle taken to dealer and parts were replaced (rotor, abs sensor, parking brake reattached) , parking brakes was found disconnected in the semi locked position on the second return, missed on first return. unable to get old parts. *nm

Reported in: HUDSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

PARKING BRAKE

2005 f150 rwd vehicle has been into ford repair 3 times for brakes (parking brake, abs). one occasion the temperature of the lt rear hub was 385 degrees f by inferred thermometer. another occasion rt rear was too hot to touch after sitting for an hour. this vehicle has aluminum rims that the dealer states show no damage. also unknown is what this temperature may have caused to the rear bearings, seals and other brake components (calipers). abs light intermittent on and driveablity was intolerable with shaking and vibration. fuel consumption got worse by 30%. vehicle taken to dealer and parts were replaced (rotor, abs sensor, parking brake reattached) , parking brakes was found disconnected in the semi locked position on the second return, missed on first return. unable to get old parts. *nm

Reported in: HUDSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 f150 rwd vehicle has been into ford repair 3 times for brakes (parking brake, abs). one occasion the temperature of the lt rear hub was 385 degrees f by inferred thermometer. another occasion rt rear was too hot to touch after sitting for an hour. this vehicle has aluminum rims that the dealer states show no damage. also unknown is what this temperature may have caused to the rear bearings, seals and other brake components (calipers). abs light intermittent on and driveablity was intolerable with shaking and vibration. fuel consumption got worse by 30%. vehicle taken to dealer and parts were replaced (rotor, abs sensor, parking brake reattached) , parking brakes was found disconnected in the semi locked position on the second return, missed on first return. unable to get old parts. *nm

Reported in: HUDSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

i have a 2005 f-150 4-door 2wd with a retractable sunroof. at about 3000 miles it started leaking from raining so much in wa state. i took it to titus-will ford in tacoma and they fixed it in a timely manner. i haven't had any other problems since then. *nm

Reported in: LACEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

dt*: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle in the morning, without any warning signal to indicate brake failure, the brake pedal was depressed and would not go all the way to the floor. the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined a vacuum line had disconnected due to oil presence in the connection. the rubber hose was replaced. the contact denied any traces of oil in the surrounding of the vacuum hose connection. updated 11/03/06. *jb

Reported in: ADA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF145X5N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

dt*: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle in the morning, without any warning signal to indicate brake failure, the brake pedal was depressed and would not go all the way to the floor. the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined a vacuum line had disconnected due to oil presence in the connection. the rubber hose was replaced. the contact denied any traces of oil in the surrounding of the vacuum hose connection. updated 11/03/06. *jb

Reported in: ADA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF145X5N

EQUIPMENT

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's factory key was defective and does not start the vehicle. the vehicle included 3 keys; 2 good and 1 defective. any time a good key was used to lock the door, the defective key does not work at all when attempting to start the vehicle. the defective key worked if it used to lock the door before starting up. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who programmed another key, but the problem persisted. the vehicle was brought back to the dealer who expressed that another key could not be reprogrammed because of the way the vehicle was manufactured. the manufacturer was contacted three times and suggested that the vehicle be taken to another dealer. the other dealer could not duplicate the problem, and offered no resolution.

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's factory key was defective and does not start the vehicle. the vehicle included 3 keys; 2 good and 1 defective. any time a good key was used to lock the door, the defective key does not work at all when attempting to start the vehicle. the defective key worked if it used to lock the door before starting up. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who programmed another key, but the problem persisted. the vehicle was brought back to the dealer who expressed that another key could not be reprogrammed because of the way the vehicle was manufactured. the manufacturer was contacted three times and suggested that the vehicle be taken to another dealer. the other dealer could not duplicate the problem, and offered no resolution.

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's factory key was defective and does not start the vehicle. the vehicle included 3 keys; 2 good and 1 defective. any time a good key was used to lock the door, the defective key does not work at all when attempting to start the vehicle. the defective key worked if it used to lock the door before starting up. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who programmed another key, but the problem persisted. the vehicle was brought back to the dealer who expressed that another key could not be reprogrammed because of the way the vehicle was manufactured. the manufacturer was contacted three times and suggested that the vehicle be taken to another dealer. the other dealer could not duplicate the problem, and offered no resolution.

Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

TIRES

dt*: the contact stated after parking the vehicle, flaking of the tire's sidewalls were noticed. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the tire pressure was too low and the tires needed to be replaced. tire manufacturer: general tire & rubber co. brand & tire line: ameri-tech. size:p255/70r17. updated 11/21/06. *jb

Reported in: GARDNERS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. it was maneuvered off the road and later driven to the dealer who determined the fuel injectors failed causing engine damage resulting in the engine needing to be replaced.

Reported in: HILLSIDE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

while operating vehicle in cold conditions or on cold starts the engine races. also during this time as you try and apply the brakes the motor races and if in gear it will surge/leap forward. this cause the vehicle to crash into a block wall and damage the front end of the truck. *nm

Reported in: AIKEN SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14575F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while operating vehicle in cold conditions or on cold starts the engine races. also during this time as you try and apply the brakes the motor races and if in gear it will surge/leap forward. this cause the vehicle to crash into a block wall and damage the front end of the truck. *nm

Reported in: AIKEN SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14575F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

while trying to stop my ford f-150 truck, i was actually hitting the accelerator at the same time as i was pushing the brake pedal. i could not tell that it was happening until it was too late. as i pshed on the brake the truck did not seem to slow down nearly as fast as it should have, so i pushed harder on the brake and that did not seem to work properly, then i realized the right edge of my foot was actually depressing the accelerator, but you could not really feel it since it has very little resistance. when i realized what was happening, i tried to lift my foot off the accelrator, but to do so i had to release the brake a bit. when i did that, the vehicle lurched forward toward the car in front of me and hit it. it happens because as you are hitting the accelerator while trying to brake, the engine revs up to high rpm, as you try to get your foot off the accelerator, and release the brake a bit, the car thinks you want to go fast and takes off because of the high rpm. this happened to me about two or three weeks ago, but it just seemed like an oddity at the time so i did not really think it was a big deal. then it happened to me again yesterday when i needed to stop quickly because everyone had slammed on the brakes in front of me, so when i went to hit my brakes, i inadvertantly was hitting the accelerator at the same time again, only this time, it caused an accident as i plowed into the car in front of me. i had plenty of room in front of me, at least 10 to 15 feet or more, and we were only traveling between 5 to 10 miles per hour. i wonder how many other drivers have had this occur to them. i have been driving vehicles for thirty years and have never had this happen to me until i drove this truck, and it has now happened at least 2 times in the last month. i am driving this truck since august this year. *nm

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

while trying to stop my ford f-150 truck, i was actually hitting the accelerator at the same time as i was pushing the brake pedal. i could not tell that it was happening until it was too late. as i pshed on the brake the truck did not seem to slow down nearly as fast as it should have, so i pushed harder on the brake and that did not seem to work properly, then i realized the right edge of my foot was actually depressing the accelerator, but you could not really feel it since it has very little resistance. when i realized what was happening, i tried to lift my foot off the accelrator, but to do so i had to release the brake a bit. when i did that, the vehicle lurched forward toward the car in front of me and hit it. it happens because as you are hitting the accelerator while trying to brake, the engine revs up to high rpm, as you try to get your foot off the accelerator, and release the brake a bit, the car thinks you want to go fast and takes off because of the high rpm. this happened to me about two or three weeks ago, but it just seemed like an oddity at the time so i did not really think it was a big deal. then it happened to me again yesterday when i needed to stop quickly because everyone had slammed on the brakes in front of me, so when i went to hit my brakes, i inadvertantly was hitting the accelerator at the same time again, only this time, it caused an accident as i plowed into the car in front of me. i had plenty of room in front of me, at least 10 to 15 feet or more, and we were only traveling between 5 to 10 miles per hour. i wonder how many other drivers have had this occur to them. i have been driving vehicles for thirty years and have never had this happen to me until i drove this truck, and it has now happened at least 2 times in the last month. i am driving this truck since august this year. *nm

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at low speed through a parking lot, the vehicle lurched forward into an embankment without warning. no injuries or damage was sustained. the police was not alerted. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was not contacted. *ak the consumer stated the truck was in park, when he applied the brake to it in gear, the pedal became stuck. updated 02/22/07.*jb

Reported in: MARION NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

TIRES

dt*: the contact stated the driver's rear side tire blew out. the service dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. the tires were regularly rotated and checked for accurate tire pressure.*ak

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W25F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

i experienced extreme front brake shudder after only 6200 miles on this vehicle. i feel that this is a serious design fault of the front rotors. i had the vehicle serviced under warranty and the front rotors were cut. i am just waiting for the rotors to warp again, and hopefully they won't cause an accident. no help from inquiries with ford motor company about this problem. *nm

Reported in: SCRANTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vehicle rolled away with transmission placed in park and key removed. incident has happened 8 times and dealer attempted repair 4 times, last repair is 17 nov 2005. unknown if it will work. *nm

Reported in: HUDSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, smoke was noticed coming from the engine. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road where the contact put out the fire before the fire department arrived. the contact determined the ignition wiring harness started the fire. a police report was taken. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to await inspection. *ak

Reported in: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

dt*: the contact stated while driving 18 mph, the brakes failed. the vehicle was towed to the sales/service dealer, who determined the vacuum hose had come off. the manufacturer was notified. updated 1/19/2007 - *nm

Reported in: POULAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i had stopped at a local shop on my way back to work and when i went to start my pickup to return the engine would not turn over. on the third attempt, it finally started, but smelled like a motor burning up. i was proceeding up a hill and was approaching a stop sign. when i pressed on the brakes, there were no brakes. i could not stop the truck at the stop sign. i coasted through the stop sign at approximately 10mph and i pulled right into a parking lot. no matter how hard i pressed the brake pedal i couldn't get the truck to stop completely so i put the transmission into park. i then proceeded to call for help. when the mechanic arrived, he found that the vacuum hose had come unattached. after speaking with a ford mechanic over the phone, he stated that the mechanic had since several trucks in the same make and model as mine that also had this same problem occur. at this time, my truck is in the process of being fixed by the mechanic who told us of this problem. *nm

Reported in: COLORADO CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on december 22, 2006, the contact had used the cruise control and it smelled like something electrical was burning. he turned off the vehicle and when he returned 2 hours later the smell had dissipated. the contacted stated that on december 28, 2006 his 2005 ford f150 crew cab caught on fire. he had been driving approximately 8 minutes. the contact was driving approximately 35-40 mph. the weather conditions were dry. the contact stated smoke started coming up out of the dash board. there were no warning signs or alarms. he pulled over to the side of the road and was only able to roll the window down a quarter of an inch. the doors on the vehicle would not open. the contact had to keep banging his shoulder against the door and jiggling the handle before the door would open. the contact was using the cruise control. the police and fire department came to the scene. the contact was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. the vehicle became completed engulfed in flames. the contact has a police report and fired department report. kb

Reported in: SIGNAL MOUTAIN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

our 2005 ford f-150 pick up truck was parked in our driveway. during the night the truck caught fire and burned through the garage and through the attic. our home and contents were destroyed as well as loss of a family pet. *nm

Reported in: FRISCO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i had about 9500 miles on my 2005 f150 when the alignment needed repair. i had it aligned at a local dealer, and they couldn't get my steering wheel straight with the road. had taken back several times, and they still could not fix the problem. truck still has a hard pull to the left when steering wheel is straightened out. *jb

Reported in: LACEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

STEERING

i had about 9500 miles on my 2005 f150 when the alignment needed repair. i had it aligned at a local dealer, and they couldn't get my steering wheel straight with the road. had taken back several times, and they still could not fix the problem. truck still has a hard pull to the left when steering wheel is straightened out. *jb

Reported in: LACEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was on a trip out of town and i smelt something burning. few minutes later, i saw smoke coming out of the corner center console. i pulled over to investigate and saw a light shining through the side of my console that didn't belong there. when i turned off my headlights and the light would turn off and stop melting the plastic of the console. this could have been worse for me had it not been daylight! it turns out it was the light that connects to the gear shift to illuminate the letters (p, r, d, etc.) had not been screwed in tightly at the manufacture. ford replaced the console, the connection bracket and the light socket as they had melted together. my husbands light in his f150 unscrewed too, but didn't cause any damage. *nm

Reported in: HELENA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

SEATS

normal use of my 2005 ford f-150 in the past two years has lead to a few item i believe can be a safety issue. the latest is the drivers seat breaking its lower frame and seat pad tray. ford has yet to fix this issue as they claim parts are not available at this time. the seat is "rocking" during normal driving and is a concern of mine if it should totally fail while the vehicle is in use leading to a crash. it is also at a slight tilt causing me to sit in a very uncomfortable position. it has been a month since i took the truck in to have it repaired, but the parts are still on order to fix it. this is a un-reasonable amount of time to have to wait. also 3 out of the five windows of my truck have broken, this results in the window regulator breaking causing the window to drop to the bottom of the door. this leaves me and my vehicle open to the weather and/or being unsecured if driving in a less than safe area. the windows have been fixed in the same day without having to wait for parts as the dealer has stated "we keep the parts available as it is a known problem". but they can not fix the other two until they break as ford will not allow them to unless they break. as this is a known problem it seems to me the issue should be fixed before any other windows fail. *nm

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

normal use of my 2005 ford f-150 in the past two years has lead to a few item i believe can be a safety issue. the latest is the drivers seat breaking its lower frame and seat pad tray. ford has yet to fix this issue as they claim parts are not available at this time. the seat is "rocking" during normal driving and is a concern of mine if it should totally fail while the vehicle is in use leading to a crash. it is also at a slight tilt causing me to sit in a very uncomfortable position. it has been a month since i took the truck in to have it repaired, but the parts are still on order to fix it. this is a un-reasonable amount of time to have to wait. also 3 out of the five windows of my truck have broken, this results in the window regulator breaking causing the window to drop to the bottom of the door. this leaves me and my vehicle open to the weather and/or being unsecured if driving in a less than safe area. the windows have been fixed in the same day without having to wait for parts as the dealer has stated "we keep the parts available as it is a known problem". but they can not fix the other two until they break as ford will not allow them to unless they break. as this is a known problem it seems to me the issue should be fixed before any other windows fail. *nm

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 f150 supercrew 4x4, transmission at 48000 miles began to mis-shift into overdrive. within a few days the transmission missed all shift points and went into neutral. transmission was replaced by extended warranty at dealership. no cause to failure was found. *jb

Reported in: BETHLEHEM GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

tl* - the contact called regarding the 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that when attempting to put the vehicle in reverse the brakes failed. the contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. there were no warning indicators. the contact had the vehicle towed to a ford dealer. who diagnosed the failure as being a result of a lack of vacuum in brake booster. the ford dealer found that the intake vacuum connection failed because the hose had become soft. the failure mileage was 64, 277. the dealer had to remove the throttle and fuel rail to access and replace the hose. the current mileage was 66000.*ak updated 04/05/07*jb

Reported in: BENTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

WHEELS:RIM

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

Reported in: TEXHOMA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565K

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

brakes, rear, leakage of lubricant from real axle through seals to contaminate rear brake rotors, calipers, etc.. this was found by technician at a ford dealership while truck was in for an oil change. the entire rear end was replaced. it was a matter of time before the brakes would be inoperative. they could not tell if brake fluid may have caused the leak or a failure in the seals. i have all billing paperwork.*ak

Reported in: STOUGHTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

clunking/or jearking when slowing or acceleration.*ak

Reported in: LACEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

upon acceleration our f150 excab makes a grinding noise. also, would not disengage from 4hi, had to stop and start a few times to get it to disengage. talked to ford dealer here and he said if the grinding noise happens again bring it in while it is happening so a mechanic can go for a ride. the problem is it is very sporadic and probably won't happen when there is a mechanic in the truck.

Reported in: MONTROSE 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. when depressed the brakes pedal went all the way to the floorboard without warning. the failure occurred intermittently, and speedwas not a factor. the vehicle was taken to two different ford dealers, and neither one could find any failures. the master cylinder had been replaced. the current mileage is 28,619, and failure mileage was 318. *ak updated 07/06/07

Reported in: WAR WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1STRS14W25N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

as i approached a stop sign brakes failed to brake properly. the brakes were tight and no amount of pressure would stop the truck. i put it in n and it eventually rolled to a stop with the help of gravity and the incline leading up to the intersection. i had my 2005, f150 towed to the nearest ford dealership. the faulty hose was replaced with a 'reinforced one. which leaves me to believe ford has had trouble with this part prior to this incident. why else would they replace the faulty part with this new, so-called reinforced one. the old part is not available because i was told the dealership had to send it to ford motor co. i wonder how many accidents, collisions, near misses, and deaths occurred because of brake failures that went unreported. had this failure occurred in march, just north of tailgate , all on route 77, when the tractor trailer truck pulled in front of me, i 'm sure the accident would have become another statistic reported as an unfortunate fatality caused by a careless truck driver. no one would have thought to investigate the brakes on my truck.*ak

Reported in: HAZEL GREEN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

at 15,000 and 30,000 mile scheduled maintenances a brake hose inspected should be done. in our case it was completed and according to the dealership there were no found problems. however, when we were driving around a curve and there was a teenager on a four wheeler on our side of the road and we braked to avoid the child ...we had no brakes on our 2005 f-150 supercrew. we were able to avoid injuries with our family inside the vehicle and the child we almost hit due to the brake failure. upon towing the vehicle in they said that the brake hose into the intake was worn and blew off when we depressed the brake fast. i asked why this wasn't checked and they said because it was too hard to get to for a physical inspection during maintenance. the service tech also said he has seen this with several f150's. i see this as being a serious danger for these brake hoses to blow off and not be where they can be checked. we are paying for maintenance that is not being done not to mention peoples lives are at stake.

Reported in: SYLVESTER GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565F

SUSPENSION:REAR

the 2005 f150 supercrew has a shutter in the rear end when accelerating from a complete stop. a family friend had alerted us about ford's service bulletin about this problem, but has not issued a recall to the best of my knowledge. our friend, a mechanic, felt the problem were the bearings in the rear end, so he installed all new bearings, however, this has not solved the problem. my vehicle only has 51,000 miles on it and it should not have problems like this. also, the engine has a knock in it. a local mechanic stated ford was also aware of this problem and will not issue a recall!*ak

Reported in: HARTINGTON NE || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

fog lamps on 2005 ford, f150 trucks were leaking through pressure relief hole. this caused water to drip into halogen bulb, and then bulb exploded. due to this problem many states will not pass this in state safety inspections. *ak

Reported in: AUGUSTA ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 40 mph he stated that the gear shift indicator disengaged when he came to a stop, which caused the vehicle to jerk hard. there was also an increase in the rpm, which caused the vehicle gear shift indictor to engage without warning. the contact stated the transmissions slipped out of gear would not accelerate. the failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.

Reported in: MURPHY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14565N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop. he literally had to apply all of his weight on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the vacuum hoses. the current and failure mileages were 53,800. the dealer stated that the replacement hose is designed different from the original which the consumer thinks ford is aware of this problem with the brake hose. updated 06/08/07

Reported in: BLAKELY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

WHEELS:RIM

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 involved, however if the wheel had been on the front of the vehicle, and i had been traveling at freeway speeds of 65 plus miles per hour, the potential would have existed for a serious accident as the result of sudden loss of vehicle control.

Reported in: BRADLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW14W15K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that his passenger side air bag light would not stop blinking. after it was repaired under warranty, the light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the service manager asked the contact to pay. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage is 10,300 and failure mileage was 10,133.

Reported in: MARTINSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W25N

TIRES

michelin bf goodrich tires with tire wear out problems customer wants help and guidance**cc the consumer stated 2 years after purchasing the vehicle new, the tires had worn out smoothly. the tires only had 20,000 miles. the consumer was informed, there was a limited warranty which covered manufacturing defects in workmanship and material for 6 years , or until the tires wear out whichever comes first. whenever the tires wear down to 2/32 depth there is no longer warranty consideration. *jb

Reported in: CAMBRIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

general ameritrac tr tires, size p255/70/17. i had to replace all 4 original equipment tires on my 05 ford f-150 4x4 after only 22,000 miles because the tread was separating from the tires to the point you could see the steel belts. before that i had numerous punctures and repairs from things as light as a stick. i had nothing but troubles from these tires since day one and can't figure out why ford would put such a poor quality tires on there vehicles. i believe both general tire and ford owe me some kind of reimbursement for my trouble, time, and new tires. i was told by the ford dealer that replaced them that general tire would not honor any type warranty on these tires.

Reported in: FULTON MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

experienced sudden loss of power steering and power brakes while normal and routine driving on highway. no warning of any kind that failure was about to occur. engine ran rough, engine light warning came on after brake and steering failure and then engine shut off. narrowly avoided rear end collision and driving off the highway and into steep ravine. was able to bring vehicle under control with a lot of effort to steer and emergency brake. could have been injuries and/or fatal. towed vehicle to ford dealer. dealer performed eec test and received codes p0171 and p0174. dealer found vacuum hose from intake manifold to ebrake booster broken. dealer removed intake manifold, replaced vacuum hose and intake gaskets, and reinstalled intake manifold and cleared codes. i have old parts.

Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle will shut off and the steering wheel will lock while driving. the failures occur without warning. the service engine light illuminated on the dashboard and displayed that the engine has malfunctioned. the dealer repaired the failure three times by replacing the spark plugs and the chassel body. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545F

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the drivers side air bag deployed without warning after the contact started the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the dealer has not diagnosed the failure. the failure and current mileages were 73,000. the dealer information is not available.

Reported in: MELISSA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W25F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 70 mph, the contact released the accelerator pedal, however, the rpm would not decrease until the brakes were applied. if the brakes were not applied, the rpm would drop a half mile later. the dealer stated that there was no failure. the failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 27,000. the consumer stated that when the car is started the rpm goes to 1400rpm when the ignition is off it returns to 0. updated 11/06/07

Reported in: UNIONVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W45N

SUSPENSION

2005 ford f-150 super crew 4x4: truck shutters around 50 mph. ford dealer says one of my tires are bad(disintegrating)? tire dealer shows no record of this happening with the tires i have on my vehicle. waited several thousand miles, had tires balanced by tire dealer, all four tires balance to "0"(zero), no tire disintegration per tire dealer. truck still shutters under power. trying lincoln mercury dealer to see what their mechanics come up with.

Reported in: SPARKS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 4EZTS1929XS

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the vehicle has ameritrac suv, size p265/70r16 tires. the contact noticed that portions of the rear driver side and front passenger side tires were missing. the tire dealer stated that the tires needed to be replaced, however, no replacements have been made. the dot number was unknown. the current mileage was 27,000 and failure mileage was 23,000.

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

purchased truck new. had highway speed shudders and vibration. dealer said this is a common problem and it would go away by its self. on the third visit, they said that they fixed it and we left. immediately, we turned around because the problem was not fixed. we found that the parking brake was dragging and that what was causing the shuttering and vibration. they fixed the problem and we've not had anymore issues with this until recently. we had the rear differential replaced for the slipping problem and now the parking brakes are dragging again. this is not safe and in my opinion can cause a fire.

Reported in: MADISON SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on wednesday sept 12, 2007 i got in my 2005 ford f-150 pick up truck and started the engine as soon as i did this my driver's side air bag deployed, hitting me in the chest i then called the dealership and took it to them for the problem. *jb

Reported in: MOUNT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

TIRES:SIDEWALL

2005 ford f-150 with ameritac tr owl tires has a disintegrating sidewall. customer states tire manufacturer referred to the problem as run flat which caused the tire to fail. *kb inspection of the tire prior to sending it to the manufacturer showed that there was no indications of punctures or holes in the tire tread over the range of the tread pattern including the remainder of the intact sidewall. the tire bead was intact and not damaged on both the inner and outer sidewalls, although the outer sidewalls had disintegrated and mostly missing. there was no indication of a long term wear pattern due to under inflation. examination of the tire after the failure showed the outer sidewall reinforcing piles were missing and the tire failure was potentially the result of a defect in the tire. *jb

Reported in: SHELTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

needed tuneup, 75,549 miles, took f-150 truck to local auto service facility for a tuneup. 2 plugs broke off in head due to plug failure plug motorcraft # pzt1f. thus the head had to be removed to take out the broken plug. this was very expensive. we have one of the spark plugs used in this vehicle.

Reported in: TREVOR WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

total brake failure, 2005 f-150 supercrew, king ranch 4x4 occurred in traffic on 11 nov 2005, at a speed 34 mph. when i pressed the brake pedal, there were no brakes. my would have wrecked the vehicle, had she been driving, she was hysterical when the brakes failed. i used the emergency brake and down shifted to slow the vehicle. i didn't hit the vehicle in front of me, i managed to get the vehicle to the side road parking lot. there was absolutely no indication prior to this failure. it appeared i had lost the vacuum booster assist on my vehicle. the vehicle was towed to beale pkwy lincoln mercury for repair as it is under factory warranty. the service advisor called and told me my vehicle was ready late on the 12th. i went to the dealership to pickup my vehicle and talked with the mechanic that repaired it. i asked him what he did and he told me he reconnected a vacuum hose to the back of the manifold and stated it had blown off. i ask how did you secure it. he told me by pushing it back onto the port it came off of. i ask him why not install a clamp to keep this from recurring. he stated he would have to remove the manifold to accomplish a clamp installation. beale lincoln mercury repaired my vehicle the best they could under the circumstances. i feel the mechanic should have installed something to secure the hose so this doesn't happen again, but he stated he didn't think ford would pay for removing the manifold to install a clamp. i think ford would much rather pay for a manifold r & r instead of a law suit from an accident, especially one with injuries or deaths due to a faulty design that renders the brakes useless. this has occurred on many other f-150's, some with accidents involved. check the internet for f-150 brake failures. ford needs to address the brake failure on the f-150's with 5.4l engines before there is more damage or serious injuries. this should be an immediate recall by ford. i am now uneasy driving this vehicle.

Reported in: VALPARAISO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact crashed into a tree. neither of the front air bags deployed. the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained minor injuries to his left shoulder. the vehicle has not been inspected. the current and failure mileages were 110,000. updated 03/05/08. *lj updated 03/05/08

Reported in: MERCED CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 10-15 mph, the brake pedal felt very stiff when it was depressed. the contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive pressure in order to stop the vehicle. when the vehicle finally came to a stop, it was in the middle of an intersection. the vehicle was pushed back to the driveway. there were no warning indicators and the road conditions were dry. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the current and failure mileages were 49,173.

Reported in: WICHITA FALLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

my husband has taken our 2005 ford f-150 to the dealer we purchased it from twice concerning brakes and rotors. the first time was around 7,400 miles. they turned the rotors and said all was fine. at around 18,000 mile he again had to go back due to a bad vibration. they turned the rotors yet again instead of replacing them. we had new tires put on our truck yesterday and we were informed the brakes and rotors are nearly shot. this is at only 28,000 miles. this has to be due to a defect in the workmanship. i know of no other vehicle i have driven that has had these problems early on.

Reported in: DANIELS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the truck started cutting out and acting like it was not getting any fuel. we continued to drive the truck home and turned the truck off. the next day went out to start truck did not want to start had it towed to ford dealer. they said due to fuel injection malfunction the motor had to be replaced.

Reported in: HALE CENTER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12WX5F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

the truck started cutting out and acting like it was not getting any fuel. we continued to drive the truck home and turned the truck off. the next day went out to start truck did not want to start had it towed to ford dealer. they said due to fuel injection malfunction the motor had to be replaced.

Reported in: HALE CENTER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12WX5F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 10 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but it would not move. as a result, the vehicle would not stop and ran a red light. the parking brake was applied and the vehicle finally stopped. the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the vacuum hose detached from the manifold. the hose tubing was replaced. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 36,900.

Reported in: MONROE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

gasoline fuel injectors staying open and dumping raw uncontrolled fuel into engine causing cylinder failure. now ford dealership states i must pay for 1/2 of cost of a new engine. required 2 service visits to get truck running again and still after $800+ more dollars in repairs is not running properly.

Reported in: MESQUITE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. since the vehicle was purchased, the transmission experienced irregularities while shifting. the vehicle would shift in and out of gear. the contact heard a noise when the vehicle shifted into overdrive. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer at 23,400 miles and they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. rocks were removed from the exhaust shield. the technician test drove the vehicle and stated that the noise was normal. while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle began jerking and the transmission failed without warning. the dealer stated that something became loose within the transmission and it needed to be replaced. ford stated that the contact would have to pay out of pocket because the vehicle was not under warranty. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 67,000 and failure mileage was 8.

Reported in: BRANDYWINE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W35N

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

on 3 occasions the rear parking brake has hung up and caused excessive chattering and shuddering at speeds over 10mph. caused the passenger rear brake rotor and assembly to be so hot that smoke was evident. caused caliper assembly to fail with less than 40,000 mile for the 3rd time. dealer said to disconnect parking brake or pull off the glued brake lining and not to use it any longer. on last occasion new rotor and caliper was installed leaving the parking brake adjusted well away from the drum and i was suggested to not use the parking brake because this is a similar problem with others.

Reported in: CHASSELL MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the vehicle has general ameri-trac, size 255/70/r17 tires. the contact stated that the tread separated on all of the tires on three different occasions. when the tires developed knots, the vehicle vibrated roughly and would only drive 40 mph. the dealer replaced two of the tires during the last failure and the contact is currently waiting on the third replacement. the dealer will only use the same brand of tires as replacements. the dealer could not explain the cause of the failures. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was 28,600 and vehicle and tire failure mileages were 24,000. updated 02/14/08. *lj

Reported in: NEW MILTON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTTX14505N

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 23,442 but vehicle was out of warranty due to age of 39 months. dealer did a "goodwill - after warranty" repair for which i was required to pay 20% or a minimum of $100. 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.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

severe front brake shudder starting at 40,000 miles: turned rotor, severe brake shudder at 60,000 miles: replace l front rotor and brake pad: severe shudder at 80,000 miles: presently at 110,000 miles and ford tells me i need to replace the rotors and caliper to solve a problem that ford knew about before i purchased the new vehicle in aug 2005 (service bulletin 100117872 june 1 2005). it was not right for ford to sell me a truck with brakes that were already under a service bulletin.

Reported in: MULESHOE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

my daughter was operating my 2005 model f150 when the brakes went out, she was able to swerve off of the road to avoid an accident until the truck came to rest. no physical damage was incurred to her or the vehicle. upon investigation, the brake booster had lost vacuum (power assist) due to a vacuum hose that had fallen loose from the rear of the intake manifold. 600.00 repair to re-attach vacuum hose and clamp never installed at factory.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

brake problems several times now i have had to have calipers, rotors, etc replaced. now my rear end seems to be slipping going around corners.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

brake problems several times now i have had to have calipers, rotors, etc replaced. now my rear end seems to be slipping going around corners.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

EQUIPMENT

i had a sudden failure of the power brakes on my '05 ford f-150 due to a vacuum valve that is located on the back side of the motor midway down of the motor on the back side between motor and firewall. this was not a warranty item due to my truck having 50,000 miles on it. the remedy is to get the 30$ valve and remove the top half of the motor just to get to the vacuum valve, due to the labor intensiveness of the job labor is $400. luckily i did not have an accident but you will only have manual brakes when this vacuum line comes off in addition to a rough running truck. *cn

Reported in: POWHATAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

known issue of spark plugs breaking off in the cylinders. ford is well aware of this issue, but refuses to issue a recall for it. due to the breakage, it has been known to cost well over $2,000 in repair costs; just for a spark plug change!

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

vehicle fuel injectors filled engine with gasoline and caused motor and oxygen sensors to fail. ford motor company has identified the problem but is refusing to fix injectors until they fail.

Reported in: OHIO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

power brake failure after starting engine.

Reported in: BONNEY LAKE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

i own a ford f-150 pickup truck. the rear caliper is broken and the front struts are leaking. i only have 34,000 miles on this vehicle. please e-mail me back with info about this problem. thank you lionel parent

Reported in: RUMFORD ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W45N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

i own a ford f-150 pickup truck. the rear caliper is broken and the front struts are leaking. i only have 34,000 miles on this vehicle. please e-mail me back with info about this problem. thank you lionel parent

Reported in: RUMFORD ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W45N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

my 2005 ford f-150 w/ 4.6 triton engine lost compression around the #3 spark plug from the passenger's side. the engine ran, but with loss of power and a popping noise. the truck has less than 55,000 miles. leaving me stranded and requiring towing.

Reported in: LANCASTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W25N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

when starting my vehicle in the parking lot it sputtered and did not start the first time. no problem the second time. after starting the second time i noticed the power brakes did not work. i turned the truck off to try to reset the system, still no brakes. i drove home very carefully using my entire body weight to stop the vehicle at stop lights. there would be no way to stop if i did not have plenty of room in front of me. i took the truck into the ford dealer and was told a hose is leaking or has come loose behind the intake manifold. cost approx 700.00. i have contacted ford for potential payment.

Reported in: BONNEY LAKE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

returning home from errands friday evening, my husband noticed a burning smell coming from the back of my truck. upon further investigation, the right rear passenger tire rim was very hot and there was a strong, burning odor. not wanting to due further damage, we made an immediate appointment with a local repair shop saturday morning. the mechanic was surprised he had to replace the right rear passenger caliper, brake pads and the right rear rotor now just makes spec after having to be resurfaced. i am the primary driver of this truck and almost always have my two small children with me. obviously, there is a problem here that someone needs to address immediately before there are any injuries or deaths. what has to happen to get someone¿s attention and have such a serious safety defect corrected? and let me just add that i only have 23, 500 miles on my truck.

Reported in: MIDDLE RIVER MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

returning home from errands friday evening, my husband noticed a burning smell coming from the back of my truck. upon further investigation, the right rear passenger tire rim was very hot and there was a strong, burning odor. not wanting to due further damage, we made an immediate appointment with a local repair shop saturday morning. the mechanic was surprised he had to replace the right rear passenger caliper, brake pads and the right rear rotor now just makes spec after having to be resurfaced. i am the primary driver of this truck and almost always have my two small children with me. obviously, there is a problem here that someone needs to address immediately before there are any injuries or deaths. what has to happen to get someone¿s attention and have such a serious safety defect corrected? and let me just add that i only have 23, 500 miles on my truck.

Reported in: MIDDLE RIVER MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

i approached an intersection with a traffic signal...i attempted to stop my truck by applying the brakes...my truck went right through the red light and eventually stopped after the intersection. i heard a noise right before the truck actually stopped. i pulled off the main highway and tried applying the brakes again and they seemed to be okay. i proceeded home very slowly.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

i approached an intersection with a traffic signal...i attempted to stop my truck by applying the brakes...my truck went right through the red light and eventually stopped after the intersection. i heard a noise right before the truck actually stopped. i pulled off the main highway and tried applying the brakes again and they seemed to be okay. i proceeded home very slowly.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ford f-150 super crew with 57,000 miles will not engage in overdrive. while driving, the transmission completely slipped out of gear. after pulling off the road and testing it in reverse and drive, i was able to resume but as soon as the transmission reached overdrive it disengaged completely. dealer claims a pin was broken that locks the transmission in overdrive.

Reported in: APEX NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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

Reported in: WILLIAMSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W95N

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

Reported in: WILLIAMSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W95N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

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

Reported in: WILLIAMSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W95N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

the power brake system suddenly shut down leaving the vehicle unable to stop.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

the power brake system suddenly shut down leaving the vehicle unable to stop.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

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.

Reported in: FORTH WORTH TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX14595N

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

Reported in: SHERRODSVILLE OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRF12275N

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

Reported in: THONOTOSASSA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX12545K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

Reported in: THONOTOSASSA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX12545K

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

Reported in: HAMMOND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585F

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.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W05N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

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 ?

Reported in: GUNTERSVILLE AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

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

Reported in: DOWNINGTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

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.

Reported in: LAFAYETTE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

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.

Reported in: EDMOND OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

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.

Reported in: BUTLER KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

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.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

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.

Reported in: SILVERWOOD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

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. 3/11/2010 update*cw invoice received. updated 09/13/10

Reported in: SELBYVILLE DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565R

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

sudden total brake failure on ford f150 2005. result of vacuum line popping off of rear intake manifold.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555F

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.

Reported in: NORTH FORT WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12525F

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.

Reported in: BELTSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

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.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

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.

Reported in: MILILANI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

2005 ford f150. request for a passenger side air bag on/off switch. consumer states that an on/off switch is needed due to the hazard of the passenger side air bag deploying and sending the laptop into the driver or passenger. the consumer stated he and three other field technicians have laptops mounted in their vehicles. *jb

Reported in: LENEXA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W35N

STEERING

i just bought a 2005 ford f150 and everytime you ride on the highway between 65 and 75 miles per hour the steering wheel shakes very bad. its real annoying that no one seems to know what it is or how to fix it.

Reported in: JEFFERSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

since jan. 08 there have been 3 dealers look at & supposedly fixed 5.4 liter ford engine. ford does not want to help with any expense & i have 3 other vehicles that have had same recurring problem. all the above started with recall and has gone downhill.

Reported in: JUNCTION CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14525N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i was involved in an injury crash. i hit the brakes and there was no stopping the truck. i didn't get the truck stopped until about 100-150 feet past the crash scene. there were no skid marks at all.

Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

driving on the freeway at approximately 70 miles per hour i activated the vehicles' cruise control system. without warning the vehicles' interior lighting came on and i subsequently noticed that the vehicle had died ( engine, was no longer running). in a panic, i attempted to turn the ignition key with negative results. i cautiously pulled to the shoulder of the freeway, placed the transmission in park and turned the ignition key to the off position. i then turned the key to the starting position and the vehicle started again. this occurred on two separate occasions. an additional issue with the vehicles air conditioning system has happened several times wherein (usually within the first couple minutes of start up) when the air conditioning is turned on, on the "auto" setting, for example at the 60 degree setting on high, the system will intermittently turn off and then turn on displaying 72 degrees, then turn off, maybe back on again etc., blowing at a much lower speed. addressed complaints with ford dealership, however, (as always) they were unable to duplicate problem. inquired about any service bulletins and informed that there were none. thank you for your time.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. on may 18, 2008, while approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the speed reduced to 30 mph; however, the vehicle would not stop and continued through a four lane highway. she was finally able to stop the vehicle. the dealer stated that the power brake booster vacuum supply hose was falling off, and they removed the intake and glued it back into position. the dealer further stated that nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) did not apply to her vin. the current and failure mileages were 133,077. updated 06/09/2008. *lj

Reported in: MORRIS CHAPEL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while approaching an intersection, the brake pedal would not move when it was depressed and the vehicle would not stop. fortunately, after continually applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle stopped. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). he would be responsible for the repair costs, which total $567. the dealer replaced the rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 54,000. updated 06/16/08 *bf the installed a power booster hose under the intake.

Reported in: CANTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12535F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

at 2:.00 am the morning of april 24, 2008 we were awakened by our seriously agitated dog, to find our 2005 ford f150 engulfed by flames and to soon see our other two vehicles and our home destroyed by fire. a total of four investigators have concluded that the cause of the fire is the ford f150. the truck is presently under lock and key and the investigation continues to find the exact component.

Reported in: WAYNESBORO VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact noticed that his brake pedal was soft and spongy, making it difficult to brake. the brake pedal would extend to the floor when it was depressed. the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was supposed to function in that manner. the dealer worked on the vehicle several times, but failed to correct the failure. a ford representative drove the vehicle, acknowledged the failure, and ordered parts for the repair. however, the failure still persists. the current mileage was approximately 25,000 and failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

Reported in: JOLO WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W95N

TIRES

severe blowout. tire looks as though it was shot full of holes! going 65 mph on heavily traveled highway.

Reported in: BROOKFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 super crew 4x4. the vehicle caught fire while parked. the fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department stated that the fire originated from the wiring harness. the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were 11,200. updated 07/07/08. *lj updatted *jb

Reported in: RANDLEMAN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 super crew 4x4. the vehicle caught fire while parked. the fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department stated that the fire originated from the wiring harness. the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were 11,200. updated 07/07/08. *lj updatted *jb

Reported in: RANDLEMAN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford ford f-150. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact noticed that the pedal was stiff and felt as if there was no braking power. he placed the vehicle into neutral and depressed the brake pedal as hard as possible, which caused the vehicle to finally stop. the dealer stated that the brake assist hose was defective and caused the failure. the vehicle was repaired under warranty and the contact had to pay the deductible. he also called the manufacturer because he discovered nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), but was informed that his vin was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were 46,000.

Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. on june 8, 2008, the contact started the engine, placed the vehicle into reverse, and the front driver's side air bag deployed. she sustained injuries to her chest, right eye, arms, and right ankle. the vehicle is currently at the body shop. her insurance company stated that ford will send an investigator to the body shop. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 55,000. updated 07/09/08 *bf updated

Reported in: ROXIE MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF02235K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the front driver side window falls down into the door, while driving the vehicle, and would not roll back up. had to have to window regulator and window motor replaced completely due to the elevator cables of the window regulator breaking. has happened to more than one window.

Reported in: URBANCREST OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

multiple window regulator assembly failures during normal use of the vehicle and even parked in some instances. it happens randomly and causes much stress. if you are driving in the extreme heat, snow or a heavy rain storm you can do nothing about it. if you have passengers especially small children they will have to suffer until you can get to a service station or have the tools on hand to fix it. once the window falls you are exposed to the elements with no protection from having the window up. the window falls into the door and you cannot get the window back up unless you take the door panel off and manually shove the window up and place something there to hold it. i have had the parts replaced every time and it continues to happen and to multiple people. it has happened to me five times in three years.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

multiple window regulator assembly failures during normal use of the vehicle and even parked in some instances. it happens randomly and causes much stress. if you are driving in the extreme heat, snow or a heavy rain storm you can do nothing about it. if you have passengers especially small children they will have to suffer until you can get to a service station or have the tools on hand to fix it. once the window falls you are exposed to the elements with no protection from having the window up. the window falls into the door and you cannot get the window back up unless you take the door panel off and manually shove the window up and place something there to hold it. i have had the parts replaced every time and it continues to happen and to multiple people. it has happened to me five times in three years.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

loss of brakes while driving our f150 in march. almost hit a car in front of us - had to pull onto side of road into grass to stop the vehicle. local auto shop fixed the problem-"main vacuum feed off on back of manifold".

Reported in: MILILANI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

windows break with no warning, with a crash into the door. this usually occurs while driving, startling the driver and possibly causing an accident.

Reported in: TITUSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535F

PARKING BRAKE

2005 ford f150 left rear emergency brake does not release causing the vehicle to vibrate and creating excessive heat on axle. may be same problem as described in nhtsa item number 10024843.

Reported in: GROTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW14W55F

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Reported in: PULASKI TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX02WX5K

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact took his vehicle to have it repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). after the repair, the technician informed him that he needed to have the tie rods replaced at the cost of $288. the contact has not had the tie rods replaced. the manufacturer would only assume partial financial responsibility for the repairs. the failure and current mileages were 33,000. updated 09/17/08. *lj the consumer complained of a shimmy in the steering wheel while driving. updated 09/25/08. *jb

Reported in: JEFFERSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

advised that the 2005 f-150 5.4 triton engine has a history of spark plugs seizing in the engine and recommended that the plugs be replaced. ford says the plugs will last for 100,000 miles. tsb 08-7-6 issued by ford to address problem. had plugs replaced at 43,123 miles and had three frozen or seized costing over $300.00 in labor. ford knows of problem and has not issued a recall to correct design flaw. read many other similar stories on internet where citizens are paying thousands of dollars to get the plugs out and vehicle back in operation.

Reported in: WESTERVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY

8/26/07 front passenger window falls. 7/19/08 front driver window falls. 1st fixed warranty. 2nd fixed $100 deductible (extended warranty). continual recurring problem just after warranty according to internet. approx. ford charge $200+ and 1.5 hrs. (internet). 3 ford mechanics say 15 min. fix and a truck owner says 35-45 minutes in his driveway (internet). the faulty cable can't be purchased from dealer (for do-it-yourself) without buying window also (internet). this obvious defect seems to be a money maker for ford. this is not only an aggravation and inconvenience, but also a security (safety) problem. this situation can occur while vehicle is parked and driver not in attendance. upon returning, driver may find mugger in back, contents missing or vehicle stolen due to easy access through fallen window.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02595K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 60 mph, the contact felt faint and attempted to pull off the highway. she believes that she passed out and, when she came to, she was in an embankment. the contact had crossed over four lanes of traffic and struck a tree head on. the air bags failed to deploy and the contact was injured. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the current and failure mileages were 135,000.update 10/01/08 *cw updated 10/01/08. *jb

Reported in: BLOOMSDALE MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRF12W55N

AIR BAGS

i have a 2005 ford f-150 fx4 four door truck and on july 17, 2008 i had an accident. a car ran through a stop sign and i hit them in the side of their car. i was traveling around 30-35 mph and hit them straight with the front of my truck and the airbag did not deploy. the bumper was crushed in and the grill destroyed and several other components. i have a concern of why the airbag did not deploy.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my truck has 56k on it bought it used with 35k on it when it starts runs with high idle and the top end ticks really bad the ticking does not go away at all speeds at a stop light it sounds like a diesel tic tic tic sounds like a lifter is stuck. i put "lucas" in it to try to make it go away then i changed the oil ran about two weeks with no difference and changed it again and no change called ford dealer they couldn't help they said i would have take it in and get charged $165. then i changed the spark plugs maybe a fouled plug that wasn't it there goes 120 bucks a couple of weeks ago my wife was driving on the freeway and the drivers side window falls the window regulator broke $140 replaced that already. the passenger seat belt locks up sometimes now to the front the steering wheel shakes really bad when you apply the brakes turned the rotors at napa $20 new brake pads $90 at kragens balanced tires free i work at a tire shop shaking went away for about three days 350 miles later the shaking is back with a vengeance checked the balancing on the tires they were good rotors are out of shape again still on there now and the shaking is getting worse i cant afford them right now so they will stay there hooked up the snap on ehtos computer to it and registers that two sensors have an open circuit but no explanation for top end noise injectors might be bad.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515F

SEAT BELTS

my truck has 56k on it bought it used with 35k on it when it starts runs with high idle and the top end ticks really bad the ticking does not go away at all speeds at a stop light it sounds like a diesel tic tic tic sounds like a lifter is stuck. i put "lucas" in it to try to make it go away then i changed the oil ran about two weeks with no difference and changed it again and no change called ford dealer they couldn't help they said i would have take it in and get charged $165. then i changed the spark plugs maybe a fouled plug that wasn't it there goes 120 bucks a couple of weeks ago my wife was driving on the freeway and the drivers side window falls the window regulator broke $140 replaced that already. the passenger seat belt locks up sometimes now to the front the steering wheel shakes really bad when you apply the brakes turned the rotors at napa $20 new brake pads $90 at kragens balanced tires free i work at a tire shop shaking went away for about three days 350 miles later the shaking is back with a vengeance checked the balancing on the tires they were good rotors are out of shape again still on there now and the shaking is getting worse i cant afford them right now so they will stay there hooked up the snap on ehtos computer to it and registers that two sensors have an open circuit but no explanation for top end noise injectors might be bad.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my truck has 56k on it bought it used with 35k on it when it starts runs with high idle and the top end ticks really bad the ticking does not go away at all speeds at a stop light it sounds like a diesel tic tic tic sounds like a lifter is stuck. i put "lucas" in it to try to make it go away then i changed the oil ran about two weeks with no difference and changed it again and no change called ford dealer they couldn't help they said i would have take it in and get charged $165. then i changed the spark plugs maybe a fouled plug that wasn't it there goes 120 bucks a couple of weeks ago my wife was driving on the freeway and the drivers side window falls the window regulator broke $140 replaced that already. the passenger seat belt locks up sometimes now to the front the steering wheel shakes really bad when you apply the brakes turned the rotors at napa $20 new brake pads $90 at kragens balanced tires free i work at a tire shop shaking went away for about three days 350 miles later the shaking is back with a vengeance checked the balancing on the tires they were good rotors are out of shape again still on there now and the shaking is getting worse i cant afford them right now so they will stay there hooked up the snap on ehtos computer to it and registers that two sensors have an open circuit but no explanation for top end noise injectors might be bad.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my truck has 56k on it bought it used with 35k on it when it starts runs with high idle and the top end ticks really bad the ticking does not go away at all speeds at a stop light it sounds like a diesel tic tic tic sounds like a lifter is stuck. i put "lucas" in it to try to make it go away then i changed the oil ran about two weeks with no difference and changed it again and no change called ford dealer they couldn't help they said i would have take it in and get charged $165. then i changed the spark plugs maybe a fouled plug that wasn't it there goes 120 bucks a couple of weeks ago my wife was driving on the freeway and the drivers side window falls the window regulator broke $140 replaced that already. the passenger seat belt locks up sometimes now to the front the steering wheel shakes really bad when you apply the brakes turned the rotors at napa $20 new brake pads $90 at kragens balanced tires free i work at a tire shop shaking went away for about three days 350 miles later the shaking is back with a vengeance checked the balancing on the tires they were good rotors are out of shape again still on there now and the shaking is getting worse i cant afford them right now so they will stay there hooked up the snap on ehtos computer to it and registers that two sensors have an open circuit but no explanation for top end noise injectors might be bad.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 supercrew 4 door truck-failed power window regulator (front driver's side door). driving down the road when i hear a loud bang. the noise was loud and i could not be sure that something had not been thrown or shot at my truck. as i tried to understand the problem, i noticed the driver's side window falling into the door. i tried to hold the window up while also trying to control the car. my dog, a 90 lb black labrador retriever was in the back seat area and when the window dropped open, he jumped to push his head out the now open window only adding more to the safety and control challenges. the failure was a total surprise. the truck is only used for light yard-related work and does not go off road. the windows are seldom operated as air-conditioning is typically running in the heat of florida. this was the first event for this vehicle. the dealership service department rep indicated the regulator is a new part in the f150 and the problem is not unique to my truck. the dealership repaired the regulator and indicated i should pass my complaint on to ford.

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 supercrew 4 door truck-failed power window regulator (rear passenger side door/second regulator failure on this truck, different window). driving down the road when i hear a loud bang. the noise was loud and i could not be sure that something had not been thrown or shot at my truck. as i tried to understand the problem, i noticed the rear passenger side window falling into the door. this had happened before so i knew what to expect. the failure was a total surprise. the truck is only used for light yard-related work and does not go off road. the windows are seldom operated as air-conditioning is typically running in the heat of florida. this was the second event for this vehicle. once again, the dealership service department rep indicated the regulator is a new part in the f150 and the problem is not unique to my truck. the dealership replaced the regulator and indicated i should pass my complaint on to ford.

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 supercrew 4 door truck-failed power window regulator (passenger side door/third regulator failure on this truck, different window). driving down the road when i and my wife hear a loud bang. she is afraid as the noise was loud and for the moment we could not be sure that something had not been thrown or shot at my truck. as i tried to understand the problem, i remembered the other regulator failures and then noticed the passenger side window next to my wife falling into the door. this had happened before so i knew what to expect. the failure was once again a total surprise. the truck continues to be used only for light yard-related work and does not go off road. the windows are seldom operated as air-conditioning is typically running in the heat of florida. this was the third event for this vehicle. failure of window regulators and the window falling into the door presents an extreme potential safety hazard for occupants (children and animals) in the car, as well as loads being lost out the window. the torrential rains in northeast florida in the summer make these failures even more problematic. once again, the dealership service department rep indicated the regulator is a new part in the f150 and the problem continues to be seen on this vehicle. he encouraged us to report it to the company to alert them to the potential need for a recall. we did and ford indicated recalls were nhtsa¿s concern. the dealership replaced the regulator and indicated i should pass my complaint on to ford.

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

SEAT BELTS

the passenger seatbelt keeps locking up even when the truck is stopped.

Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. when the contact activated the headlights, the instrument panel lights would dim. as a result, the gauges became difficult to see. she took the vehicle to the dealer on three different occasions and was informed that the issue was a safety feature in order to prevent glare on the driver's eyes at night. the dealer did nothing to repair the vehicle during the first visit. during the second and third visits, the dealer offered no remedy. the manufacturer stated that she did not have a legitimate complaint and referred her to the service manager at the dealer. the current mileage was 11,382 and failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window controller fails with a loud banging noise. the noise is so distracting that it causes a possible accident situation. i was pulling a trailer at the time and the swerving caused fish tailing. there are thousands of documented failures of the ford window controller in 2005 vehicles and ford won't recall without nhtsa requiring it.

Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

window controller fails with a loud banging noise. the noise is so distracting that it causes a possible accident situation. i was pulling a trailer at the time and the swerving caused fish tailing. there are thousands of documented failures of the ford window controller in 2005 vehicles and ford won't recall without nhtsa requiring it.

Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 45-55 mph, the vehicle experiences moderate to severe shaking. the road conditions are not a factor. the shaking is so severe that the contact has to stop the vehicle. the brakes, brake pads, and rotors were changed, but that has not remedied the failure. the windshield wipers also raised away from the windshield when the shaking occurred. when the contact shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle, the shaking stopped. all four of the tires were replaced. the dealer disassembled and rebuilt the emergency brake, which was dragging and wore out the lining. the approximate failure and current mileages were 45,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem was intermittent. updated 09/12/08. *jb

Reported in: DANVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02535K

SUSPENSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 45-55 mph, the vehicle experiences moderate to severe shaking. the road conditions are not a factor. the shaking is so severe that the contact has to stop the vehicle. the brakes, brake pads, and rotors were changed, but that has not remedied the failure. the windshield wipers also raised away from the windshield when the shaking occurred. when the contact shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle, the shaking stopped. all four of the tires were replaced. the dealer disassembled and rebuilt the emergency brake, which was dragging and wore out the lining. the approximate failure and current mileages were 45,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem was intermittent. updated 09/12/08. *jb

Reported in: DANVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02535K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

failure of window motor regulator on drivers side vehicle is only 3 years old.

Reported in: SNELLVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565F

VISIBILITY

window regulator-early failure-ford would do nothing. after reading many blogs-it's a real big problem. ford is charging 350-or so to repair over and over again,many people have had 4-6 repairs on the same vehicle with 40,00 miles on them, ford refuses to stand behind.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2005 ford f-150 5.4 liter engine; all service work was performed at the recommended service intervals on this vehicle. at 102,000 miles, i took the vehicle to the dealership to have spark plugs replaced. (ford recommended 100,000 mile tune-up) the first three spark plugs attempted to be removed by three different technicians broke off even when following the ford tsb proceedure. this tune up will cost me almost $2,000 due to the defective spark plug design. ford will not help with the repair.

Reported in: CHESTERFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 ford f-150 5.4 liter engine; all service work was performed at the recommended service intervals on this vehicle. at 102,000 miles, i took the vehicle to the dealership to have spark plugs replaced. (ford recommended 100,000 mile tune-up) the first three spark plugs attempted to be removed by three different technicians broke off even when following the ford tsb proceedure. this tune up will cost me almost $2,000 due to the defective spark plug design. ford will not help with the repair.

Reported in: CHESTERFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

in october of 2007 during normal operation of the vehicle the right hand passenger window suddenly fell into the door rendering the window inoperable. in december of 2007 the 2nd failure of a window regulator assembly occurred on the right hand rear passenger window while again operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions. the window, again, fell into the door and could not be retrieved. the 3rd failure of the window regulator assembly occurred during august of 2008. this time the driver's window fell into the door during normal operation of the vehicle and was unable to be retrieved. according to the dealer, the window regulator assembly was at fault in each instance. the first two incidents were covered under the factory warranty, the third incident occurred (37,618 miles) after expiration of the factory warranty. each time the vehicle was brought in for repairs, the service department indicated that the failure of the window regulator has been a frequent problem seen with this make and model. when this failure occurs, the vehicle is basically rendered inoperable due to inclement weather, security, etc. i am anticipating the failure of the remaining window (left hand passenger) to occur at any unknown moment. all assemblies were replaced with an improved version of the part, according to the dealer. no assemblies were allowed to be replaced prior to actual failure of the regulator unless i was willing to pay full price for replacement charges. i believe ford should recall all vehicles that have been manufactured with this defective regulator and replace it at no charge with the improved part.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 5 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the bottom of the floor. the contact stopped the vehicle and placed it into park. he also noticed that the rpm's were at 5,000 while the vehicle was still in park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there were no defects or failures. the current and failure mileages were 17,000. updated 09/24/08. *lj the consumer stated while pulling out of a parking lot when the incident happened. updated 09/30/08. *jb

Reported in: WAVERLY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 lariat supercrew 4 door truck-failed power window regulator on driver side door. power window switch was being used to raise window and the glass fell into the door panel making a loud bang. the noise was loud and i believed the glass had broken due to the noise. the window would no longer operate. the failure was a total shock. the truck is only used for pleasure driving on occasion. the windows are seldom operated as air-conditioning is typically used. , the dealership service department repaired regulator at a total cost of $259.50 and the problem is not unique to my truck and indicated i should pass my complaint on to ford.

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 lariat supercrew 4 door truck-failed power window regulator on passenger side door. power window switch was being used to raise window and the glass fell into the door panel making a loud bang. the noise was loud and i believed the glass had broken due to the noise. the window would no longer operate. the truck is only used for pleasure driving on occasion. the windows are seldom operated as air-conditioning is typically used. , the dealership service department is scheduled to repair this second failure in less than one month. problem is not unique to my truck. i have filed complaint with ford.

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

VISIBILITY

normal driving with windows up, heard loud bang and we thought someone had hit or thrown something at our pickup. then i noticed driver side front window slowly sliding down and finally falling into door. pickup is for all intents unsafe. can not put up window. i see on other websites and this one that this is a very common problem, and ford should be made to fix this with a safety recall. this happened 2 months after warranty was up with less than 15,000 miles on vehicle. totally unacceptable.

Reported in: MEDFORD OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. when the contact started the vehicle, the air bags suddenly deployed. the dealer could not explain what caused the failure. the manufacturer stated that there were no complaints relating to the failure. the repairs were completed through the insurance company. the current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

VISIBILITY

i had an incident with my 2005 ford f-150 window regulator in which the passenger side window just dropped down inside the door while the vehicle was parked in march of 2008. because it was still under warranty, i took it back to the dealer and they replaced the window regulator. i asked the service manager what caused the window just to drop down inside the door while the vehicle was parked and he stated that they were having problems with the window regulators in the '04 and '05 f-150's. at that time i told him that i wanted the other window regulators replaced. he asked if i had any problems with the other ones and i replied that i had not yet. he said there was nothing they could do. i explained my concern being that the truck would be out of warranty in 3 months and that i wanted it to be fixed while still under warranty. he told me that if i did have a problem and it was due to faulty equipment, they would replace it. twenty four days after my warranty expired the driver side window dropped down inside the door while driving on the road. i was not winding it up or down, it just dropped down inside the door with a loud crash. it scared the heck out of me and i almost hit the median guard rail. i pulled off the road to see what happened. i could see the top of the window through the opening and figured it was the problem with this window regulator. when i called the dealership, they stated that because the truck was out of warranty, there was nothing they could do. i explained that this is faulty equipment and they told me to take it up with ford. i have written ford customer service on ten different occasions and only ever received one response. they asked what i wanted done and i replied that i just wanted it replaced. it has been almost 2 months now and i have received no other responses from ford and my window is still not fixed. i have had to drive in rain and 110 degree temperatures without a driver's side window. window regulator problem.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575K

PARKING BRAKE

after releasing the parking brake, the connection of the cable to brake assembly on the driver side rear wheel failed. when the connection failed it caused all of the internal parts of the parking brake assembly to come loose and bind, thus causing all of the internal parts to become dislodged. once all the parts became dislodged they started to rattle and bind inside the brake assembly. to correct the failure, the entire parking brake assembly must be replaced, including the disc/drum assembly and brake shoes for the parking brake.

Reported in: LINCOLN NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving 55 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed head on into a guard rail. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 42,000.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD MD || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 f150 ford fx4 , and two front windows fell into the door within three months. i have been told this is very common problem for this truck, that the power window regulators are faulty. when these windows fall inside the door i am left scared and very unsafe. i have researched this problem and found complaints all over about this same problem. what does it take for someone to address this problem?

Reported in: DELTONA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

was sitting idle in a parking lot when suddenly i heard a loud pop. when i started to roll my window down on my 2005 ford f150 super cab, the window dropped down and sounded like broken glass. after removing the panel i saw the cable messed up. then after googling to find an answer, i discovered that this is the exact problem that dozens, perhaps hundreds of others are experiencing with the power window regulator. the plastic clip breaks and the cable gets messed up. ford is making a killing off owners by using cheap, breakable parts. this should be recalled! i have no money to replace this regulator right now, so i am at the mercy of the gods in hope that someone doesn't steal my truck, or it doesn't rain, since with this part broken the window will not stay up. please push this through for a recall!

Reported in: CEDAR HILL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95N

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

was sitting idle in a parking lot when suddenly i heard a loud pop. when i started to roll my window down on my 2005 ford f150 super cab, the window dropped down and sounded like broken glass. after removing the panel i saw the cable messed up. then after googling to find an answer, i discovered that this is the exact problem that dozens, perhaps hundreds of others are experiencing with the power window regulator. the plastic clip breaks and the cable gets messed up. ford is making a killing off owners by using cheap, breakable parts. this should be recalled! i have no money to replace this regulator right now, so i am at the mercy of the gods in hope that someone doesn't steal my truck, or it doesn't rain, since with this part broken the window will not stay up. please push this through for a recall!

Reported in: CEDAR HILL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the driver side window of my 2005 ford f-150 super crew made a loud popping noise then fell into the door, all when i pressed the button to roll it up. it had been locking up for several days on and off. cost to repair is about $300, so until i can afford it, the window is held in place with vice-grips. local ford dealership tells me that haven't heard of any such problems with this model, but i have found hundreds of complaints just like mine on the internet simply by typing "2005 ford f-150 window problems" into google.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the driver side power window regulator has failed and the window will not roll up. it happened while i was out of town and it was raining. this is a huge safety risk. apparently, after doing very little research on the internet, there are a lot of folks having the same problems. not only did this leave my vehicle open to the elements, it also left it open to anyone who wanted to help themselves to the vehicle or it's contents. i am very concerned that this will happen again.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150 super crew pickup window regulators break (quite commonly), causing the window to no longer have any support. the window then can fall abruptly at any time, including while driving the vehicle. when this happens, the driver tends to think that the vehicle has gotten hit by something large, and swerves to avoid it. this can result in driving off of the road or into oncoming traffic. ford denies that the window regulators are not fit for their intended purpose, and refuses to release a properly engineered part. a cursory examination of the regulator will show that it is not designed to handle the loads and stresses that exist in the window system. replacing the part with the current design only starts the clock over on when the window will fall again. after-market regulators are not available. please insist that ford recall these faulty window regulators and replace them with properly engineered units that will not fail in such an abrupt way.

Reported in: NICEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

VISIBILITY

2005 ford 150 4x4 king ranch crew cab. at 60k miles, driver's window fell down into door. mechanism failed. ford dealership in santa fe, nm repaired for $350.00. they claimed they'd never seen it before but since have seen numerous complaints of this window mechanism design fault. this should be a recall by ford.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

while driving into town i decelerated and the engine stalled. i put truck in neutral and refired the engine. after that the emissions light was on. took truck to mechanic and said the throttle body failed. mechanic replaced throttle body and it cost 450$ parts and labor.

Reported in: NEW HOLLAND PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VISIBILITY

my wife went out this morning to take the kids to school and the drivers side window has fallen down in the door. we are still trying to get a hold of the nearest ford dealership to get this fixed. i have read several forums that say this is a common occurrence. why is this not a recall?

Reported in: ALPINE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

windows failure,will not go up.

Reported in: TRUSSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W55N

VISIBILITY

another window drops down inside my door. this is definitely due to faulty equipment. ford used cheap plastic on their window regulators that is not suitable for the purpose.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

front end vibration, contacted ford they advised not their problem, even though ford service bulletin 050502 states differently nhtsa 10017890. ford has failed to contact me again. and the vibration is getting worse. i have complained since day one of owner ship, ford continues to push me off.

Reported in: RIPON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving various speeds, the vehicle began to jerk, backfire, and run badly. in addition, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle had to be towed twice. the fuel injectors were cleaned twice and the dealer stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: GREENDALE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the window regulators failed and caused the window to spontaneously fall into the door. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the regulator needed to be replaced at the cost of $300. in addition, the technician replaced the failed component with a new regulator of the same design. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the contact called the manufacturer and they acknowledged the failure; however, they would not assume responsibility since there was no recall. the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: CANYON COUNTRY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the front passenger side power window released in a downward position without assistance. the incident occurred without warning. the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair. he was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 28,000.

Reported in: SYLMAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2004-2007 f-150 truck say to change the spark plugs out at 100k. the dealers say $300 to change but if they snap of it could cost more? they almost always snap!!! ford has a spark plug that snaps in half when trying to change out do to carbon build up. bad design and then is about $88 hr for a tech to fix. almost all dealerships break them and cost the owner $1000 to $1800 for a spark plug change do to poor design? everyone is breaking and ford is making a ton of money on a problem that should be recalled!!!!! if you research this on the web need i say no more....i bought a $32,000 truck that i cant change the spark plugs.. something really needs to happen. thank you ken belk

Reported in: WATERFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525F

TIRES

purchased a 2005 ford f150 supercab truck on july 22, 2007 and have had to replace the tires 4 times within the last year due to rapid wear of the front tires. i have taken it to repair shops and had the front end and suspension check by 3 different tech's and they have all said that everything is to specs. what can i do to have this problem fixed.

Reported in: GOODLETTSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95F

SUSPENSION:FRONT

purchased a 2005 ford f150 supercab truck on july 22, 2007 and have had to replace the tires 4 times within the last year due to rapid wear of the front tires. i have taken it to repair shops and had the front end and suspension check by 3 different tech's and they have all said that everything is to specs. what can i do to have this problem fixed.

Reported in: GOODLETTSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my wife was driving to work when the vehicle loss power at the accelerator pedal, the truck was running but when she tried to depress the accelerator pedal nothing, she said on the dash it said that the vehicle was running in a fail safe mode. she safely made it to a area where she pulled the operators manual out and begin reading. the only fail safe mode she found was about the cooling, the temperature was fine, she called me i told her to turn the vehicle off then restart it she did and it ran fine. i had the vehicle in for a recall for the breaks i ask the dealer to run a diagnostics on it to see about what had happened, also it a had repeated the problem a couple days in a row but only did it in the morning after 20 minutes of driving. the dealer could not find anything wrong with the truck, no codes were showing any issue. the tech said he ran through the system but found nothing he said he reset the computer if it did it again to bring it to the dealer. it did it a couple more times i took it to my mechanic he said it wasn't showing any codes either. i contacted ford consumer with the issue telling them i just wanted it fixed they said the dealer could not find any code faults and could not repeat it so they ford could not fix it. my mechanic said that he had the same issue with another 2005 ford 150 truck he said it was a problem with the electronic accelerator. i'm afraid it's going to do it again and my wife won't be able to prevent getting rear-ended. also ford consumer said they didn't show any issues with the accelerator on this vehicle, i know this isn't true by what i've read here on this web site. please help...

Reported in: PASADENA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

AIR BAGS

vehicle was parked in a parking lot - driver inserted key & turned on the ignition - immediately the air bag deployed causing the horn to go off - the horn could not be turned off and had to be disconnected - the driver suffered a welt on the stomach from the impact of the air bag along with hearing impairment from the horn being unable to be turned off and breathed in dust/powder particles that were emitted from the air bag. the vehicle was brought to the ford dealer the next day @ 9:30am and they informed us at 5:00pm that same day that they would not repair the airbag/horn and we would have to contact our insurance company in which the insurance company would determine if further investigation was needed. ford motor customer service was contacted on 11/07/08 and this incident was reported but they informed me also that they would not repair the problem and i would have to contact my insurance company.

Reported in: WELLINGTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i have a 2005 ford with the 5.4 lt. engine. at the 63,000 mile mark i decided to replace the spark plugs due to slight idle problem. after spending $102.00 on a new set of spark plugs i ran into the problem of the spark plug's lower half breaking inside the cylinder head, it took me two days to complete the replacement due to a faulty design of the spark plugs. the spark plug steel shell is made of two parts a top half that has the threads made onto it and the lower half that has the hood were the gap is made between the electrode and itself allowing for a spark to happen. the problem being in that these two parts are only crimped together, the crimping is not strong enough and the lower half due to the carbon build up maintains itself jammed in the cylinder head while the top part slips at the crimping area turns and is threaded out causing the separation, i was going to weld the two parts together so that the next time i had to change the spark plugs the lower half would turn with the top half of allowing it to break itself free from the carbon build up and not break in the cylinder head but decided not to go with it too much trouble i'll get rid of the truck before the spark plug need replacing. well what i hope to get out of this is that ford revamps it's spark plug design by either welding these two parts together or making the spark plug shell a 1 piece so that i don't have this problem again if i do decide to buy another ford product after the hell i had to go though changing these spark plugs.

Reported in: SAN YSIDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545F

VISIBILITY

this has happened two times now. while driving, i hear loud pop or bang and then the window will fall into the door. this has happened on the passenger side and drivers side. this nearly caused an accident because i thought someone was shooting at me. it startled me quite badly. ford should be required to issue a recall on these window regulators. parts are available to repair, but the repair does not permanently fix the problem. this is dangerous because most people cover the window with plastic while waiting for the repair. if they can't afford the repair they may drive around for weeks or months with a plastic window that completely blocks visibility.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W65N

TIRES

cracking on the shoulder of my tires.

Reported in: MONTCLAIR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i bought a truck at selinsgrove ford about a month ago. the night i got it home i noticed it sounded like a diesel.. that was fine then when you get up to about 55mph its has a bad shimmy and i had it back a couple of different time and they say they don't know what to do about it now. it had to be wrecked or something because there was a crease on the bumper and the drivers side door needed adjusted.

Reported in: NEW BERLIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i bought a truck at selinsgrove ford about a month ago. the night i got it home i noticed it sounded like a diesel.. that was fine then when you get up to about 55mph its has a bad shimmy and i had it back a couple of different time and they say they don't know what to do about it now. it had to be wrecked or something because there was a crease on the bumper and the drivers side door needed adjusted.

Reported in: NEW BERLIN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

my 2005 ford f150 just dropped the driver side window down into the door due to the poorly designed faulty window regulator. from searching the web this is a well known defect that is abundant in f150's. this is a safety hazard as this happened in rush hour traffic and i thought i had been shot at and drove off the road into a ditch and banged my shoulder. this is well known to be an issue and is a major safety hazard. this needs to be recalled before someone gets killed!

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Reported in: WEST SENECA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulator failure.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. on two separate occasions, the vehicle misfires and loses power, but does not have to be restarted. the dealer stated that the spark plugs may need to be changed; however, they may break off in the process. the current mileage was 52,838 and failure mileage was 52,700.

Reported in: FT. RUCKER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

VISIBILITY

my passenger window fell down inside the door frame. this is the second time this has happened. the first time i was going down the highway and the drivers window fell down in the door. it was pouring out an i couldn't see where i was going with the rain blowing inside. i pushed the window up button and nothing happened. i took it to the dealer and it was 240.00 to get fixed. im lucky it wasn't raining this time. i hope ford motor is looking at this issue. this is a real safety concern while driving in bad weather, just to have the window fall down with no warning!! thanks.

Reported in: QUEEN CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

slowing to a stop at light. was gong about 25. almost at complete stop, when engine went to almost full throttle. i pushed brake harder but still drove into the parked car in front of me. no damage done, just a very hard bump. turned key off, put in park. car in front of me drove ahead and parked to side of road. i started the engine and it immediately went to very high throttle. turned key off, waited 20 seconds, tried again. and it was ok. i pulled ahead and off to side to talk to other person involved. after 15 mins i calmed down and went home.

Reported in: THOMPSON OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX14575F

VISIBILITY

at 47,296 miles the right rear window of my ford f150 crew cab fell down into the door and would no longer operate. i paid 416.00 to repair at a ford dealership. at 48312 the left rear window has fallen inside the door and will not operate. i will be facing another 400+ in repairs.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

VISIBILITY

broken power window.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W25F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was depressed. when the failure occurred, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer repaired the failure and they stated that the sensors failed; however, the failure still persists. the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately two times. the ford manufacturer issued a recall for the power booster line. the vehicle has not been taken in to have the recall repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 35,820.

Reported in: PERRIS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was depressed. when the failure occurred, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer repaired the failure and they stated that the sensors failed; however, the failure still persists. the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately two times. the ford manufacturer issued a recall for the power booster line. the vehicle has not been taken in to have the recall repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 35,820.

Reported in: PERRIS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

VISIBILITY

i have changed the window control switch, window motor and now have to change the window regulator for the same window. the cheap plastic piece broke. that is on one window, not counting the other three windows that have had parts replaced already.

Reported in: LEESVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5.4l, supercrew-- engine was replaced by ford at 38,000 miles (after complaint to ford cust svc) due to injector failure and cylinder hydra-lock. now at 46,000 miles, complete transmission failure. only used for daily driver, no towing, never off-road. transmission failed on initial start on 60 degree morning, no pre-failure indicators. paid $2800 for transmission rebuild. i have noticed a fairly large number of problems reported on sub-standard factory transmission and engine parts on ford trucks.

Reported in: ANDREWS AFB MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

5.4l, supercrew-- engine was replaced by ford at 38,000 miles (after complaint to ford cust svc) due to injector failure and cylinder hydra-lock. now at 46,000 miles, complete transmission failure. only used for daily driver, no towing, never off-road. transmission failed on initial start on 60 degree morning, no pre-failure indicators. paid $2800 for transmission rebuild. i have noticed a fairly large number of problems reported on sub-standard factory transmission and engine parts on ford trucks.

Reported in: ANDREWS AFB MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505F

VISIBILITY

passenger side electric window on our 2005 ford f-150 supercab simply fell down while my wife was working. we rarely use the passenger window at all. i have read a plethora of such occurrences on www.carcomplaints.com. i feel this is a safety issue. the windows can fall at any time - even when the vehicle is parked. imagine being broken down in a very frigid place and trying to stay warm and bang - a window simply falls down. this should warrant an immediate recall. the parts that fail are cheap plastic clips used to guide cables with a lot of torque/tension on them. thank you very much. ronnie pierce

Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the consumer stated the rear window stopped working. then the drivers side front window fell inside the door. the dealer replaced the slider window motor on the rear window and the regulator assembly in the drivers side front door. the passenger rear window glass then fell inside the door. updated 01/07/09. *l's the consumer also stated the windshield wipers stopped working. updated 01/0/09. *jb

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the consumer stated the rear window stopped working. then the drivers side front window fell inside the door. the dealer replaced the slider window motor on the rear window and the regulator assembly in the drivers side front door. the passenger rear window glass then fell inside the door. updated 01/07/09. *l's the consumer also stated the windshield wipers stopped working. updated 01/0/09. *jb

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 purchased brand new in 2005. the front windshield completely lost its seal. while driving at speeds of less than 30 mph, he heard five loud banging noises in front of the windshield. the dealer stated that the installation of the windshield was not ford manufactured and would not assist with the repair costs. the vehicle was purchased brand new from a ford dealer and has not had any repairs to the windshield. the failure and current mileages were less than 47,197.

Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator failure on my 2005 f150. 2 failures in the last 8 months. paid ford 332.00 dollars to fix, each.

Reported in: PARIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i own a 2005 ford f150 and 2 years after owning it the front airbag light comes on blinks and stays on after a while. i am scared to death to ride in my pickup or allow my teenager to ride up front because of the airbag.

Reported in: LITTLEFIELD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595K

VISIBILITY

driving down the road at about 30 mph i heard wind blowing into my 2005 ford f-150 and noticed that the right rear window had fell down about half way i tried to roll up the window with no success. i had to tape the window so that it would stay in the up position. the truck only has about 30,000 miles and this is the second window i have had to repair. this was very troubling to me that my window could just fall down with no one pushing the button or anything. i wondered what if my truck was just parked in a parking lot and this occurred someone could easily steal everything in my vehicle. i looked on the internet to see if anyone else was having this problem and found thousands of people have had the same problem. the window regulators on the 2004 and 2005 f-150's are faulty and dangerous. and it is time that someone make ford take responsibility for their faulty equipment.

Reported in: WICHITA FALLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 35 mph, the engine shut off and the warning indicator illuminated. the contact restarted the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. the dealer stated that they never heard of this type of failure and advised the contact to bring in the vehicle for repair. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the electronic part that controls the foot pedal failed. the vehicle was repaired under warranty. the failure and current mileages were 33,900.

Reported in: ELCAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

VISIBILITY

within the last four months (shortly after the 3 year warranty expiration) three of four power window regulators have failed in my f-150. the dealer indicates that this is one of the most common repair actions for f-150's. this is clearly a well documented and complained about product deficiency that is also a major safety hazard because when the failures occur the window drops into the door panel. my most recent failure which occurred last week was during a serious rain storm with my child sitting at the rear passenger window when it failed and fell into the door panel.

Reported in: GAUTIER MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565F

VISIBILITY

i drove away from an atm went to put window up here loud ringing noise and window would not go all the way up. then a few minutes later i heard a loud popping noise and notice window had fallen into door and. would not return to the closed position. the noise was loud enough to cause grandson sitting in car seat in back of vehicle to start crying. if there would have been foul weather the inside of vehicle would have gotten soaked as well as a hazard of grandson getting injured from possibility of something entering vehicle through open window opening.

Reported in: SPRING HILL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 f150 regulator broke and broke window. i have read that this happens frequently.

Reported in: COLLEGE STATION TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving out of a parking space between 5-10 mph, the brakes failed to work. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the booster line failed, which caused the brake failure. the contact paid for the vehicle to be repaired. shortly after, he discovered that the vehicle was recalled according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). he went to the ford dealer and they wanted to replace the same hose that was previously on the vehicle in an attempt to repair the failure. the contact refused to place the same defective hose in the vehicle. he believes that the recalled item should be replaced by a working item. the current and failure mileages were 19,000.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14565N

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

while driving on highway @ 60mph, my 4 wheel drive activated without my touching the dash control. the front axle made terrible grinding noises and the vehicle slowed dramatically. dealer told me it was a vacuum line and ford replaced under warranty.

Reported in: STOUGHTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW14W35K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving 35 mph my ford f150 truck engine shut down. the truck lost all power brakes and steering. seconds before it stalled a engine malfunction light came on. i was only able to re-start after coming to a complete stop, placing the truck in park and turning the key off then back on. took it to dealer and they road tested and diagnosed codes; p2104, p0121 and p2112. pinpointed and found electronic throttle body physically sticking closed. replaced etb and retested ok after repairs. this was not covered under warranty. time of failure the truck mileage was 33900. see service repair order.

Reported in: EL CAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

VISIBILITY

driver's side window fell down inside door while car was parked.

Reported in: ROWLETT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i bought this truck with 48,000 miles on it. it had a bad shake in the rear area. also a bad brake shimmy. took to ford dealership i bought it. couldn't find anything wrong. told normal! i worked in the service dept of a ford dealership i know normal. 53,000 or so miles bad clunking from transfer area wouldn't go into 4 wheel drive 1/2 the time took to ford, told nothing wrong again. 72,000 miles transmission goes out. told nothing could be done, out by 2000 miles. i was a service manager for a ford dealership they could do a supplement on the warranty. i asked for 1/2 of cost told no. even after documentation of all the services and complaints told to bad so sad. this truck has had transmission troubles, 4 wheel drive trouble, the power window switch fell apart in the door and a bad brake shimmy even after i had a 4 wheel brake job done, its still there. no help from ford at all!

Reported in: WEST TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i bought this truck with 48,000 miles on it. it had a bad shake in the rear area. also a bad brake shimmy. took to ford dealership i bought it. couldn't find anything wrong. told normal! i worked in the service dept of a ford dealership i know normal. 53,000 or so miles bad clunking from transfer area wouldn't go into 4 wheel drive 1/2 the time took to ford, told nothing wrong again. 72,000 miles transmission goes out. told nothing could be done, out by 2000 miles. i was a service manager for a ford dealership they could do a supplement on the warranty. i asked for 1/2 of cost told no. even after documentation of all the services and complaints told to bad so sad. this truck has had transmission troubles, 4 wheel drive trouble, the power window switch fell apart in the door and a bad brake shimmy even after i had a 4 wheel brake job done, its still there. no help from ford at all!

Reported in: WEST TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

SUSPENSION:FRONT

i bought this truck with 48,000 miles on it. it had a bad shake in the rear area. also a bad brake shimmy. took to ford dealership i bought it. couldn't find anything wrong. told normal! i worked in the service dept of a ford dealership i know normal. 53,000 or so miles bad clunking from transfer area wouldn't go into 4 wheel drive 1/2 the time took to ford, told nothing wrong again. 72,000 miles transmission goes out. told nothing could be done, out by 2000 miles. i was a service manager for a ford dealership they could do a supplement on the warranty. i asked for 1/2 of cost told no. even after documentation of all the services and complaints told to bad so sad. this truck has had transmission troubles, 4 wheel drive trouble, the power window switch fell apart in the door and a bad brake shimmy even after i had a 4 wheel brake job done, its still there. no help from ford at all!

Reported in: WEST TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i bought this truck with 48,000 miles on it. it had a bad shake in the rear area. also a bad brake shimmy. took to ford dealership i bought it. couldn't find anything wrong. told normal! i worked in the service dept of a ford dealership i know normal. 53,000 or so miles bad clunking from transfer area wouldn't go into 4 wheel drive 1/2 the time took to ford, told nothing wrong again. 72,000 miles transmission goes out. told nothing could be done, out by 2000 miles. i was a service manager for a ford dealership they could do a supplement on the warranty. i asked for 1/2 of cost told no. even after documentation of all the services and complaints told to bad so sad. this truck has had transmission troubles, 4 wheel drive trouble, the power window switch fell apart in the door and a bad brake shimmy even after i had a 4 wheel brake job done, its still there. no help from ford at all!

Reported in: WEST TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

intermittent problem with the passenger side window switch on my 2005 ford f-150 then driving down the freeway the window just fell down into the door.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

engine shut down while driving 30 mph this happened twice dealer scanned for code and found code p2104 idle air control valve stuck closed replaced body and motor assembly 6036 wp94 no charge under warranty recall replace switch 6306 wp94 and vacuum tebe 6l3z*9w431*a.

Reported in: CONWAY SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the cable in the window regulator in my 2005 ford f-150 completely stripped out. the part is impossible to find, unless i want to pay $330 at the ford place. i have been unable to find the part anywhere. many people with 2004-2005 f-150s seem to be having the same problem. considering i can't fix my window since i can't find the part; i have plastic taped up over my window and have to open my door every time i need to see out that side of the truck. this is ridiculous. i strongly recommend that ford put a recall on this part.

Reported in: BREMEN AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

wife was driving truck when she heard a loud pop and the drivers window rolled down. she could not roll it up and ford said it was a window regulator without looking at it.

Reported in: AUBREY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

like many other people driving f150s i closed my door and hear a loud pop sound from my door. i first believed that the door had slammed on something, so i opened the door and looked, there was nothing. about 2 minutes of driving later my driver side window suddenly and quite forcefully fell inside the panel. after i got home i took the door apart and found a tangle of wire and window at the bottom. after removing all the parts in acordance with the chilton's manual, and reconstructing the electric window on the kitchen floor because it was 20*f outside i discovered that the actual defect came from the mounting bracket that supports the window and slides up and down on the rail was the reason for the defect. i then tried to find the part by google-ing "f150 window repair glass mount" and found that there was a whole list of other people with the same problem as me. i went to the dealer and of course the electric window kit it only sold motor and all for 199.99, while all that is defective is the clip which even as a dealer part would only be 15-20 dollars by my estimation. the car is only 4 years old with 37k miles. i'm a big ford fan but this is really unsat, especially with all the other people having the very same issue.

Reported in: SHEPPARD AFB TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

AIR BAGS

my truck was hit by a car that crossed the center line at a high rate of speed. her car hit the front driver side of my truck and then slammed the side driver side. her air bag deployed but mine didn't-- i now have two cracked rotor cuffs on both arms. have surgery on one already. another to be done when i recover from the first. my truck was totaled and so was the other drivers car. she was not injured.

Reported in: CHIPPEWA LAKE OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX12W35N

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Reported in: MAUMELLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

while investigating a front tire with an air leak, it was discovered that the outer rim (where the tire bead seats) of the steel oem wheel had split away from the rest of the rim for a circumferential length of over 10 inches near the tire bead sealing surface. it appears that the outer portion of the rim was almost to the point of separating from the rest of the wheel and allowing the tire to dismount from the wheel. if that had occurred in traffic, the results easily could have resulted in serious injury. this is a 17 inch six lug oem wheel with the chrome clad front surface from a four wheel drive f-150. this wheel was removed from service, but we are concerned about other similar wheels on this and other trucks and would be interested to know which other wheel types have the potential for similar defects due to similar manufacturing techniques.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

for the past year i have been hearing a popping or clicking type noise coming from my front driver side window of my 2005 ford f-150, i didn't think anything of it, 2 days ago i got into my truck shut the door, "bam" the window falls into the door, i hit the window button, nothing but a crackling sound like the window was breaking. i put plastic on the window and took it to the dealer. they said they have never heard of any thing like that and it will be $54.00 to take off the door panel for "diagnostics for investigatory issues" , $476.05 later, the regulator assemble was broken and needed repair. i asked for the old part when i picked up the truck, they said " the part has already been disposed of. part # 4l3z*1823201* regulator asy.

Reported in: SAINT ANN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555N

VISIBILITY

driving down the road when my driver side window just fell into the door.

Reported in: BISHOP CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

VISIBILITY

moving approximately 35mph heard a loud pop and the drivers window then fell into the door. unable to close window. have not taken to shop yet.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer and gauges all drop to zero, power to clock/radio goes off, flash of abs light and then flash of srs light, when gauges return to normal the low fuel signal goes on in the odometer until the fuel gauge returns to normal. srs light blinks 5 times then 3 times, repeats, and then stays on until the vehicle is shut off. this happens while the vehicle is being driven down the road and may happen multiple times in a row.

Reported in: MILAN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF04W65K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1. vehicle was parked. 2. side window failed - retracted and broke. 3. service garage replaced defective regulator assembly at a cost of $300.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

within the last tree months (shortly after the 3 year warranty expiration) three of four power window regulators have failed in my f-150. the dealer indicates that this is one of the most common repair actions for f-150's. this is clearly a well documented and complained about product deficiency that is also a major safety hazard because when the failures occur the window drops into the door panel. my most recent failure was during a serious rain storm with my child sitting at the rear passenger window when it failed and fell into the door panel. although this ford defect is widely documented ford motor company is doing nothing for it's customers. the cost for power window regulator replacements in my less than four year old 2005 f-150 (each door has a different part/price each of which was over $400) has already exceeded all of my combined repair costs for my previous f-150 over a ten year period. i have been a die hard ford product buyer (pinto, tempo, granada, mercury marquis, ranger and three f-150's) but quality, customer service and loyalty to the customer no longer hold any value to the ford motor company. for the first time in my life i am actually considering trading in my ford for a chevy (ughhh) to avoid another window repair that could be applied to a new vehicle payment. one thing is for sure, after dealing with these f-150 window problems, if ford is not willing to correct their problem and properly support their consumers i will never purchase another ford product.

Reported in: SEBRING FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

my ford f150 window regulator has went out on 3 different windows in 3 months. the window for no cause ie.. rolling up or down window out of the blue a loud "pop" and the window falls inside the door where it will stay until the regulator is replaced. i've been doing y research and i've discovered i'm not alone. this is a huge safety issue that needs to be taken care. there's clearly a problem.

Reported in: FULLERTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 crewcab f150 my driver side window broke. i had it replace because it was still under warranty but the then my passenger window fell out while i was rolling it down. i couldn't have this one replace because the warranty expired a couple before this happened. i see alot people complaining about this issue i would to see it recalled. thank you

Reported in: BILOXI MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving, the vacuum solenoid for the 4 wheel drive tries to engage the 4 wheel drive - even at highway speeds- resulting in a horrible sound. the sound was "like i had run over a shopping cart or hit something in the road and was dragging it under the truck". this happened 5 times in two days in less than 30 miles of total driving. the noise is so loud and alarming that it made me immediately apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road because i thought i had hit something/someone. at first i wondered if my muffler or drive shaft or some other part had fallen off of the truck. this "false engagement" of the 4 wheel drive happens without any warning in all kids of driving conditions (slow, fast, breaking or accelerating). a new, redesigned (now has a cover on it to keep moisture out- which was causing the failure) vacuum solenoid was installed on truck - a $27.00 part. dealership kept old part. tech. at dealer told me that this part will go bad at some point and need replacing on all the trucks with the part. he said "not if but when". ford knew about the problem - hence the redesigned part. ford has not notified owners of this part and it's impending failure.

Reported in: DELMAR MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

POWER TRAIN

while driving, the vacuum solenoid for the 4 wheel drive tries to engage the 4 wheel drive - even at highway speeds- resulting in a horrible sound. the sound was "like i had run over a shopping cart or hit something in the road and was dragging it under the truck". this happened 5 times in two days in less than 30 miles of total driving. the noise is so loud and alarming that it made me immediately apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road because i thought i had hit something/someone. at first i wondered if my muffler or drive shaft or some other part had fallen off of the truck. this "false engagement" of the 4 wheel drive happens without any warning in all kids of driving conditions (slow, fast, breaking or accelerating). a new, redesigned (now has a cover on it to keep moisture out- which was causing the failure) vacuum solenoid was installed on truck - a $27.00 part. dealership kept old part. tech. at dealer told me that this part will go bad at some point and need replacing on all the trucks with the part. he said "not if but when". ford knew about the problem - hence the redesigned part. ford has not notified owners of this part and it's impending failure.

Reported in: DELMAR MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator. tons of people have had the same problem with the "plastic" support system failing causing the window to fall.

Reported in: ENGLEWOOD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driving around with windows down in my 2005 ford f-150 supercrew when i tried to roll up the front passenger window i heard an extremely loud bang that made me think that i had been hit by another vehicle. took the door panel apart and found the power window regulator cable was mangled and it had broken free from one of the window slides. when i tried to find the parts online i came across a forum on complaints.com. apparently hundreds of people are having the same problem, with the same loud pop or bang which is very startling and could potentially cause an accident. several of the people wrote that they have had this same problem with more than one door and even several times with each door. local ford dealership told me it is because of the heat in las vegas and they keep lots of them in stock because it is a very common failure. i think it is more than the heat though because people all over the country are reporting the same problem.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

driving around with windows down in my 2005 ford f-150 supercrew when i tried to roll up the front passenger window i heard an extremely loud bang that made me think that i had been hit by another vehicle. took the door panel apart and found the power window regulator cable was mangled and it had broken free from one of the window slides. when i tried to find the parts online i came across a forum on complaints.com. apparently hundreds of people are having the same problem, with the same loud pop or bang which is very startling and could potentially cause an accident. several of the people wrote that they have had this same problem with more than one door and even several times with each door. local ford dealership told me it is because of the heat in las vegas and they keep lots of them in stock because it is a very common failure. i think it is more than the heat though because people all over the country are reporting the same problem.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the bed and cab compartments of the vehicle burst into flames. the contact was notified by another motorist. he immediately turned off the engine and exited the vehicle. he noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle onto the roadway, which also caught fire. the vehicle became engulfed in flames and was destroyed. there were no warnings prior to the fire. the fire and police departments were called to the scene and a report was filed. the fire department stated that the fire originated on the top surface of the fuel tank. there were no personal injuries or property damage. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction and the insurance company has not determined the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 47,000.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

in the past 25 months all 4 of the electric window regulators on my 2005 f150 super crew have broken and the truck only has 57k miles on it. the problem was the same for all, the plastic parts that retain the end of the drive cable let loose and then the cable unwraps from the motor pulley. since ford does not sell any service parts for these regulators the entire assembly must be replaced at a cost of about $200 each. so far it has cost me a total of $815.56 and i am extremely upset over this situation. as a comparison, i drove my 1985 and my 1994 f150's for 152k and 204k miles respectively and never had a single electric window problem with either. also, the service and parts staff at the dealership admit there is a high failure rate on these regulators but ford is not issuing any recalls. i would like ford to issue a recall on these window regulators and reimburse the costs paid by those of us who have had to replace them already. the only failed regulator i have is the one i replaced most recently.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed that the temperature warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel, which meant that the vehicle was overheating. he also noticed smoke and water emanating from the vehicle. if the vehicle would have stalled while driving, he could have been seriously injured in a crash. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they replaced the water pump at the cost of $300. immediately after the repair, he noticed that the vehicle idled roughly. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced at the cost of $5,000. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 82,000.

Reported in: PORT CHARLOTTE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTVX12565N

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Reported in: BAY CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

this is the fourth time i have had this problem. pretty much every thing is fine then i will get this grinding sound when i attempt to roll down or up a window. the same fix is required each time from the dealer. the window actuator breaks and has to be replaced. today marks the day that officially every window on this vehicle has had this problem. my vehicle only has 37,000 miles on it.

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

was driving down the highway @ 65 mph / temp 25 degrees in my ford 150 ( 2005 ) with my infant son and my drivers side window came crashing down. this scared me as i didn't know what had happened and thought something had hit my vehicle. after i pulled over and calmed down and realized what had actually happened i continued to drive several miles on the highway to get home. with temps at 25 degrees it was very cold for my son in his car seat. this issue could cause a serious accident as it's very scary when the window slams down and could cause somebody to get in accident. went to ford and they stated i need a new window regulator..... i noticed on the web that there is hundreds of complaints related to fords window regulators ........not good!

Reported in: BYRON MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i own a 2005 ford f-150 and i have had to replace both of the window regulators with in 3 months of each other and i am out $550. after it happened the first time i did some research and this seem a very common problem and ford doesn't seem to want to do anything about it.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTSW21P65E

VISIBILITY

all four windows do not roll up or down. the digital instruments and lights on dashboard filker on and off. an independent mechanic checked vehicle and stated all four of the electric motors needed to be replace. still working on the dashboard problem.

Reported in: SAN BENITO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04595K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

all four windows do not roll up or down. the digital instruments and lights on dashboard filker on and off. an independent mechanic checked vehicle and stated all four of the electric motors needed to be replace. still working on the dashboard problem.

Reported in: SAN BENITO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04595K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulators. window just collapses in the door !!!!

Reported in: WHITTIER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my truck is a 2005 ford f-150 with 45,000 miles no prior problems serviced as per the ford recommendations as well as regular oil changes. while on vacation getting off the freeway off ramp in reno nevada and coming to a stop at a red light my car started to shake and sputter as if it was going to turn off and the check engine light was on. after the light turned green i proceeded through the green light and parked the truck in a safe spot off the street. i turned off the engine and lifted the hood and there was a small odder of gas fumes. seeing that i needed to get to a safe area i slowly drove the truck to a hotel. the next day on monday at a slow speed no more than 25 miles per hr. i drove the truck to the ford dealership where i spoke with a ford service advisor. the ford service advisor told me that there was a (fuel injector notice) for this year make and model ford truck. he also said that there could be a possibility that other engine problems could incur as a result of the bad fuel injector. he said that there could be a possibility that my motor could (hydrolock) and cause other problems in the engine and that there was also a possibility that my catalytic converter could be damaged. after receiving this info i left the dealership they shuttled me back to my hotel. later that day they diagnosed the problem. this is the explanation of what the dealership said was wrong with my truck: (1)bad fuel injector. (2)bent rod. (3)bent valve spring (4)scored valve head (5)possible bad catalytic converter estimated damage $4,300 and if catalytic converter was damaged $5,100.

Reported in: MODESTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

VISIBILITY

window regulator assembly in driver's door failed.

Reported in: SENECA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i have a 2005 ford f-150 (4.6l v8) and i recently had a spark plug blow out of the engine, for the second time. the first time it cost me $556.50 to repair it. this time it happened in a different cylinder. this time i had my 2year old daughter with me and was stranded along interstate 70 for over an hour. i didn't report it the first time, because i thought it was an isolated incident. now after some research, i have found that this happening around the nation. i am not sure why there hasn't been a recall. not only can this be a fire hazard, but in my case, my daughter and i were stranded along side a very busy highway.

Reported in: MONONGAHELA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W45N

VISIBILITY

leading up to the event i noticed friction noise when operating left front power window. on the freeway i heard wind noise which sounded like the window had cracked open. as i reached for the up down switch the window dropped into the door. i was quite startled. when i got home i googled the internet to find numerous complaints on the f-150 power windows. i taped the window shut and am now investigating repair options.

Reported in: CHATSWORTH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator on both passenger and driver side both broken. sounded like a grinding noise and the window fell in door panel on driver side. passenger side has the grinding noise now.

Reported in: WAXHAW NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12535F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 ford f-150 supercrew with bad shaking/vibration. consumer states that the dealer replaced the calipers, brake pads, and machined the rotors. consumer found out about tsb's for this exact problem with the model and model year truck. *kb

Reported in: CAMBRIDGE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

TIRES

2005 f150 with 38,000 miles,developed a wobble when driving at any speed.replaced both lower front ball joints.after changing the ball joints out i rotated the tires,and the wobbling became worse not better.i inspected the tire that was originally on the back left side of the truck, and i found a raised spot approximately 10" long and 2 to 3 " wide on the iside of the tire tread.the tread in this spot was worn down past the tread wear bars,and the rest of the tread on the tire was still in a good enough state that i should have gotten another 10,000 miles out of it.i took the truck to local tire dealer and they ispected the rest of the tires and foun 2 more worn exactly the same.ireplaced all 4 tires with another brand.

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel injectors failed, thus causing the engine to fail. the cost to replace the component would be approximately $7,300. the manufacturer stated that there was an initiative that would extend the warranty on the fuel injectors. the contact is waiting on a decision on whether the manufacturer will assume financial responsibility. the failure and current mileages were 73,000.

Reported in: WINDER GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

ford f150 pickup. the passenger-side simply window dropped to the bottom of the door as i was driving. the dealer says it is caused by a failed window regulator. this is the second time it happened on this vehicle; also had a single failure on my 2004 ford expedition, the rear window where my (then) 4-year old daughter sat. it dropped clear to the bottom of the door and she could have easily crawled out. seems like this is quite a dangerous defect--the noise alone sure startled me! ford apparently has huge numbers of complaints on this defective part.

Reported in: SAN MARINO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505F

STRUCTURE:BODY

2005 ford f150 (22k) has several areas where paint is blistering.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12505N

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

2005 ford f150 has a problem with the driver's side seat belt. consumer states that ford dealership refused to correct the problem. *nj

Reported in: GROVES TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 35 mph in fair weather conditions, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel, but the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries; however, the contact was concerned about the air bags not deploying. the current and failure mileages were 32,684. updated 05/13/09 *bf the consumer stated it was a minor fender bender and the police were not called. updated 05/20/09. *jb updated 06/17/09 *bf updated 06/17/09.*jb updated 06/24/09. *lj

Reported in: BOISE ID || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

regarding: 2005 ford f 150 truck purchased new from dealer, has been having problems with stalling. it has stalled in reverse and while driving on freeway. it is very dangerous. i almost got into an accident today on the freeway, which is why i am taking the time to look into this matter. i also know a few people with the same problem and have also seen many postings online for this issue. many people have been injured in accidents and many trucks have caught on fire. all have started with these same problems. ford recognized this problem until the made year of 2004. i do believe it also a problem with 2005, and maybe with other years. this really needs to be checked into. i have had my truck looked at by a mechanic, and he is not sure of the problem. i see a lot of problems with ford and fuel injectors and cruise control with my year of truck, but no recalls. this is a serious matter and i would appreciate that it be handled responsibly.

Reported in: GARDEN GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W35F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sudden engine surges occurring at any time weather moving or stopped at red light or while slowing down to stop.

Reported in: RISING SUN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i heard a loud crack and then my drivers side window fell! i searched the web and found so many people with the same problem, do something! ford should put out a recall on this problem. i've found there was several f150 owners all have had this problem. bad design on these regulators bad window regulator on this truck in under 72,000 miles. ford needs to refund or recall all of these trucks. it is a very common problem; these regulators are defective from the factory!

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driver-side window fell into the door after closing the door.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

spark plugs cannot be changed because of design of cylinder head. this is a spark plug breakage inside the head. this is a common occurrence on 5.4 liter ford motors as reported on forums and through word of mouth. 1998 to 2008 motors are notorious leading consumers to either pay huge repair bills or trade before they wish to trade. also, someone wishing to change his plugs for proper emissions or proper maintenance is just screwed. scared to death to have them changed even at a dealership. ford mechanics even have trouble.this is no few vehicles. this is widespread.

Reported in: LONE WOLF OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

ford f150 2005 door windows one window failed at 30,000 miles and two other windows fail at 70,000 miles at the cost of 300.00 each. there has to be a recall on door windows breaking down.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO, TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

rear driver side window fell down into the door while i was driving down the road.

Reported in: WHITE OAK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W15F

VISIBILITY

2005 ford f-150 fx4 - driverside window/door, heard a loud pop in the door and the window (in the up position) dropped to the bottom of the door. this occurred while traveling on interstate 235 in iowa at an approximate speed of 70 mph. this incident could have very easily caused a fatal accident.

Reported in: NORTH LIBERTY IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

heard a loud pop sound and my driver's side window fell. based on my research on the internet seems to be happening to a lot of ford f-150 owners. this could have been very dangerous as the sound is very loud and could easily distract a driver.

Reported in: PAVILLION WY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

leaving work i went to put down my drivers side window. i heard a loud "pop" and the window glass fell to the bottom of the door. immediately took it to the local ford dealer and he knew what it was from my description and advised of a $90 diagnosis charge. two days later and 400 dollars less in my pocket, they had to replace the window regulator assembly. apparently from all of the complaints, it is a known problem and ford should be held responsible and the nhtsa should also take action against ford and demand a recall.

Reported in: LEVITTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

rolled down front driver window of '05 f150 and the window regulator failed when it was all the way down. i've seen several complaints on this.

Reported in: HAMPTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while the vehicle was parked and with the contact seated in the driver's seat, the driver's side air bag deployed without impact. the contact suffered minor burns on the wrist. a police report was filed and the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 66,000.

Reported in: CROWLEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a 2005 ford f-150 pick up with a 5.4 liter triton engine. while driving on the highway the number 1 sparkplug was spit out damaging the head. the vehicle immediately slowed down in the middle of traffic. ford said this is uncommon, yet there are thousands of complaints already filed about this particular engine through the nhtsa. i have to completely replace the engine.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

drivers side window fell for no reason on my 2005 ford f-150 xlt 4x4. i took it to the dealership and bought the part (regulator assembly). for 218.00 and i am going to replace it myself.

Reported in: NORTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i used the power button on the driver side door to lower the window and heard a pop. the window crashed down and luckily did not break. i tried to raise the window and heard what sounded like wires getting wound up. failure happened once. the driver side window regulator plastic cracked which hold the wire to raise and lower the window. the window regulator needs to be replaced.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 lariat supercab...front driver side window fell into the door while driving..bad window regulator.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565F

PARKING BRAKE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving between 25-50 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and immediately turned off and restarted the engine. the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure occurred intermittently during the travel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the emergency brake housing failed. the contact discovered a technical service bulletin pertaining to the malfunction. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 57,000 and current mileage was 57,500.

Reported in: NEW HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the left front power window regulator broke allowing the window to fall into the door with no possibility of raising it back to a secure position. there was no advance warning, just a loud pop before the window descended out of sight. fortunately for me it was clear and hot (100 degrees) so i didn't have to contend with stormy weather. this is one of those items on a motor vehicle that should be very dependable, if for no other reason, security. i'm glad i was driving and not my wife. i had the regulator replaced at a local repair facility at a cost of $290.44. the old parts were discarded.

Reported in: LEANDER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W75F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

ford f-150 lariat passenger side power window failure while driving down the road.

Reported in: HARVEST AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12505K

POWER TRAIN

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that she heard a grinding noise while driving at any speed. the noise was heard intermittenly. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle later locked into 4-wheel drive while driving less than 55 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found that the solenoid and the switch for the 4-wheel drive were defective. the contact paid $185 to have the vehicle repaired. the dealer was unsure if the repair would correct the failure because the electrical switch was susceptible to water damage. the current and failure mileages were less than 37,217. updated 08/11/09.*jb

Reported in: CHRISTIANSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while the vehicle was parked, the rear driver's side window failed to operate. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the front driver's side window was previously repaired under warranty for the identical failure. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 105,000.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150, window regulators the poorly designed clips break and the window drops. which can spoke you while your driving and paying attention to the cars ahead. when all of a sudden the window drops and makes you swerve.

Reported in: LEHIGHTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150 lariat crew cab; rear driver's side window just fell. faulty power window regulator assembly; this is the 3rd window to have this problem since purchasing the truck new in 2005; not under warranty and costs $400 to fix; since this is the third window in 60k miles, must be a manufacturer's defect; many other f150 owners have had same problem; needs to be recalled and fixed with a better quality part; first one failed at 15k miles; second one failed at 40k miles; now 3rd one has failed at 60k miles; each on different windows.

Reported in: CUTLER BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 super crew. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a mechanical noise in the rear of his vehicle. the rear window fell down into the track of the door. this failure has occurred with all the windows in his vehicle. the dealer stated that there was a faulty window regulator within the doors of the windows, which caused all of them to fall down into the door tracks. the dealer repaired the windows twice, but refuse to anymore because there was no warranty on the windows. the failure mileage was 41,450. updtaed 07/20/09 *bf updated 07/21/09. *jb

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505F

VISIBILITY

2005 f-150 window regulator fails without warning. had one replaced under manufacturer's warranty and another failed at 48k miles. seems to be a common trend amongst ford vehicles. i understand that this problem is not just limited to the 2005 models. also appears in expeditions. this is a serious risk for theft, as well as a danger to the occupants. most recent failure occurred while driving. it was raining when the window fell, making it difficult to drive. could have easily resulted in an accident.

Reported in: CYTHIANA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. when the contact started the ignition, the air bag suddenly deployed from the steering wheel. the driver sustained minor burns and cuts to the left arm and right side of the face. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 51,100.

Reported in: ARLINGTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W55K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulators failure....i was driving down the road and heard a load pop, i was really startled as i was in heavy traffic and i didn't know if someone hit me or if someone shot at me. about 30 seconds after i heard this the driver side window fell into the door. a week later in heavy traffic and heavy rain the same thing happened to the passenger side window. i have the windows held up with a c-clamp inside the doors trying to find out if there is a recall on this item due to the number of complaints on the same issue.

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02585K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

drivers side window mechanism broke making a very loud noise. window dropped into driver's side door and couldn't be put back up.

Reported in: SOUTHLAKE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02595K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

ford f-150 truck - rear passenger window suddenly fell into door panel and could not be closed. vehicle operator distracted by the drop but no accident. had to tape window and take to repair - told plastic pin broken but had to replace whole window regulator unit - $400.00. told a recurrent problem with the ford f 150.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W45K

VISIBILITY

we have a 2005 ford f-150, my husband is deployed and the truck sits for long periods of time. on july 3rd, me and my daughter (five years old) were driving the truck when the wndow fell. what if the window would have shattered and hurt my child?? this window has been up and down maybe a hand full of times! this was by no way "an over time" incident. ford is opting to have cheap parts produced, while never thinking of the effects on the driver or passengars! reading on line, this is a very common problem. i think its about time someone take some action and stand up to them! what if the glass would have shattered and my daughter end up in the emergency room or something? then there's more out of pocket expenses, due to neglegence on ford's part. i'm already out of pocket 350.00 due to ford trying to save themselves a little money and producing yet again very cheap, ¿!@#$% parts!!

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have had driver and passenger window glass fall into the door. the driver happened about 04/07 and it was still under warranty. now the motor has had to be replaced on driver window and a day later the passenger window glass fell into the door. also on date below they had to replace starter and fly wheel as the fly wheel, several teeth were broken off which also damaged the starter.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear passenger side power window rolled up and down without assistance. suddenly, the glass shattered while the window was in operation. there were no prior warnings or injuries. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the technician replaced the window regulator. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 16,323.

Reported in: HUFFMAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12WX5K

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear passenger side power window rolled up and down without assistance. suddenly, the glass shattered while the window was in operation. there were no prior warnings or injuries. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the technician replaced the window regulator. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 16,323.

Reported in: HUFFMAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12WX5K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the window on my 2005 ford f-150 fell into the door. if this had happened in a rain storm i might have had a wreck. i have since researched this issue and have found thousands of posts regarding this very same problem with other owners of ford f-150's.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04555K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. he replaced the rotors, brake pads, and front discs at least twice, but the failure still persists. the dealer and manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle regarding the brakes. the failure mileage was 29,300 and current mileage was 30,150.

Reported in: BLOOMINGDALE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12245N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1. while driving my 2005 ford f-150, i attempted to roll up my driver's door power window. 2. as the window was going up, it suddenly fell into the door causing a loud bang. i feared that i had been hit by another car given the loud noise. i attempted to use the power window button to raise the window, but it only caused a grinding noise and the window did not move. the window was stuck in the door and could not be raised. 3. i was told that the regulator on the window had gone out. it is to be replaced at a cost of approximately $400. ford said that this is not a recall item even though there are apparently numerous other individuals who have suffered this problem on the 2005 model ford f-150 (see http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/f-150/2005/windows_windshield/power_window_regulator_failure.shtml).

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving down the highway. i rolled up my window on my 2005 ford f-150 when i heard a loud pop that sounded like a pistol shot, then the drivers side window fell into the door like a rock. i then rolled up my passenger side window when it popped as well. although the passenger side window did not fall, the window regulator had broken as well. i took my truck to ford motor company and to replace the regulators in the passenger side and drivers side doors is to be $810 plus tax. i asked them to take my old parts and put them in a box so i can examine them and see what i forked out *10+ for.

Reported in: SEGUIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving down the highway. i rolled up my window on my 2005 ford f-150 when i heard a loud pop that sounded like a pistol shot, then the drivers side window fell into the door like a rock. i then rolled up my passenger side window when it popped as well. although the passenger side window did not fall, the window regulator had broken as well. i took my truck to ford motor company and to replace the regulators in the passenger side and drivers side doors is to be $810 plus tax. i asked them to take my old parts and put them in a box so i can examine them and see what i forked out 810+ for.

Reported in: SEGUIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator failed, window dropped.

Reported in: AMARILLO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 f150 4x2 regular cab. . purchased new from al packerd ford, royal palm beach, fl. i have noticed a vibration/shudder, from intermittently to continuously on short trips. on longer trips i noticed a couple times an odor of something burning. i brought it to advantage ford, 4000 se federal highway.po box 2930, stuart, fl. 34995, phone: 772-287-0955, to have it inspected and they said i needed a brake caliper on the right passenger side. mileage at time of inspection: 62,701. my concern is that this is a safety defect and a manufacturer defect as well.

Reported in: PORT ST LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12245N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2005 ford f-150 stalled while driving at 30 mph. accelerator had no response and truck went to idle rpm. had to coast to the side of the road on a busy street. i consider this very dangerous especially if it happened under different circumstances such as entering an intersection. the dealership fixed it and said it was a problem with the electronic throttle system.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window falls down and makes a loud thud. some people have reported the window shattering as a result, but mine didn't. the window support system fails. if children are then that seat, they could easily get out. in severe weather, the failing window mechanism could pose problems.

Reported in: DELAWARE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the drivers side power window on my 2005 ford f150 xlt 4x4 truck suddenly slipped all of the way to the bottom of the door while i was parked by the side of the road. all attempts to raise it using the power buttons failed and it wasn't until several hours later that i was able to dismantle the door and prop the window closed. i feel this constituted a safety hazard due to the possibility of this occurrence in unsafe, high crime areas and due to the possibility of occurrence during adverse, possibly life threatening weather conditions.

Reported in: CRABTREE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

occasionally the cruise control will not release either by pressing brake or turning off on steering wheel button. have to brake against cruise control until vehicle slows enough for it to drop out. which is nearly stopped.

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595F

VISIBILITY

owner of a 2005 ford f150 supercrew 4x4. i cannot say that any particular event lead up to the failure of this issue. the passenger side rear power window fell inside the door due to a defect in the window lift assembly. apparently a cable came loose that supports the window and it will no longer stay up. this creates a huge safety issue for my children in the backseat, not to mention theft and weather concerns. as far as repair, i contacted the local ford dealership only to find out the replacement cost for repairs, which was close to $400.00. i balked at that having this repaired currently and simply duct taped the window up to at least prevent rain from entering the vehicle. i have not attempted to fix this issue myself (cannot without $200 part), but the part in question is still installed on my vehicle. upon further research, it appears that this is a very common problem with this vehicle and ford is doing nothing to remedy this problem. some owners have had 2-3 windows with the same problem. it does not appear to be a "wear" issue. i believe a plastic clip that holds a cable deteriorates and becomes faulty over time regardless of use. i would definitely not consider this a "maintenance-type" item.

Reported in: MONROEVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

SUSPENSION:FRONT

1. as i was leaving the wal-mart parking lot the right front upper ball joint on my 1995 ford f-150 4x4 broke apart and disabled the vehicle. the ball joint manufacturer apparently did not put grease in the joint when it was manufactured. 2. i do not know how often this part fails on the ford f-150. it failed on my vehicle at 62k miles due to a manufacturing deficiency. fortunately the failure was at parking lot speed. had it occurred at highway speeds i could have easily been killed and possibly killed others as the vehicle was uncontrollable when the part failed. 3. i had the vehicle hauled to the local ford dealer and they replaced it at a cost of over $500. fearing that the left front might also fail i had it replaced for a total cost $1,071.94. i requested that all parts be saved and provided to me and have all that were provided. i discovered upon examination that they did not include the rust pitted ball joint in the parts they provided me but the torn open joint assembly and rest of the parts are included. the ford dealer who made the repairs and the president of ford motor company through his representative have refused to provide any warranty on this defective part as there is currently no recall in place on this vehicle for this part. i do not know if this occurs often but they had the parts in stock for the right front repair. when i asked for the left front to be repaired they had to order those parts in. i have documentation of this matter and my attempts to get the repairs covered under warranty. i have driven many ford vehicles over the past 45 years in excess of 100k miles (one over 200k miles) and have never had up upper ball joint fail. this is clearly a manufacturing defect and constitutes a danger to any driver of the f-150.

Reported in: RAYTOWN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W45N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the vehicle was parked when the contact observed the passenger front side window glass slipped down into the door without assistance. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure was due to the window regulator. the door glass bolts detached from the window regulator. the vehicle repair was performed under the service warranty. the failure occurred on two occasions while driving. the defective regulators were on the rear driver and passenger side window glass. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic which specialized in replacements of the power window system and window glass. the window glass was properly secured in an upward position. the manufacturer has been notified of the malfunctions. the failure mileage was 24,000. the current mileage is 60,000. updated 09/14/09. *lj updated 09/16/09.*jb

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

power window regulator failed on drivers side window and then about a year later on the passenger side window in my 2005 ford f-150 xlt 4.6l regular cab.

Reported in: GUYTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF02W15K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driver side window fell into door. can not be raised by pressing power window button. dealership does not have parts in stock. cost of repair is about $400.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated his vehicle caught fire. the light bulb in the console where the shift lever is located fell out on the inside and burned a hole through the side. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired and the bulb was replaced. contact did not know his vin number. the failure mileage was 53,000. bl

Reported in: KENT WOOD MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was just driving down the road and went to roll my window down (power windows) on the driver side and all of a sudden it fell inside the door. now it won't go up or down. i read over 1000 complaints about this same problem and ford refuses to fix it, they want over $400 to fix it. i own a 2005 ford f-150 lariat. this is dangerous and should be a recall item for safety from ford.

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575F

PARKING BRAKE

driving on road in school zone (25 miles per hour) children playing on sidewalk. children were jumping on off sidewalk into street. applied my brakes. heard clunk in the back of the truck then - no brake. used emergency brake to stop. failure occurred as axle broke, apparently loose for long time - not original owner, purchased from dealer. c clamp holding axle in place is dissolved into small pieces causing axel to come out. caliper is toast (only thing holding axle into place) rotor, brake pad, all rear axle components - completely failed, caused over $3,000 in repairs to truck. extended warranty won't cover stating when the tire rubbed against the curb - they consider that as impact - ford wants no part in fixing - said no reported problems with c-clamp (no recalls) or axel breaking or slipping away. a true nightmare! - you pay for extended warranty - but they don't pay for the repair, you buy a truck from a dealer, yet they don't check safety - only tires, wipers and small stuff. consumer is forced to bear any defective parts on their own. really frustrated.

Reported in: BROAD BROOK CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

driving on road in school zone (25 miles per hour) children playing on sidewalk. children were jumping on off sidewalk into street. applied my brakes. heard clunk in the back of the truck then - no brake. used emergency brake to stop. failure occurred as axle broke, apparently loose for long time - not original owner, purchased from dealer. c clamp holding axle in place is dissolved into small pieces causing axel to come out. caliper is toast (only thing holding axle into place) rotor, brake pad, all rear axle components - completely failed, caused over $3,000 in repairs to truck. extended warranty won't cover stating when the tire rubbed against the curb - they consider that as impact - ford wants no part in fixing - said no reported problems with c-clamp (no recalls) or axel breaking or slipping away. a true nightmare! - you pay for extended warranty - but they don't pay for the repair, you buy a truck from a dealer, yet they don't check safety - only tires, wipers and small stuff. consumer is forced to bear any defective parts on their own. really frustrated.

Reported in: BROAD BROOK CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

i was driving my 2005 ford f150 and all of a sudden bam sounded as if someone through something at my passenger window. the noise startled me so bad i ended up swerving into the next lane and almost crashing, come to find out; my window fell into the door and is now broken. upon looking into the situation i have realized many other complaints online about power window regulator. things like this need to be recalled and taken care of for the safety of the driver.

Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W65N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f-150 crew cab. in short, the window regulators are failing at a high rate, and yet the issue is no being addressed at all. how is this a safety issue, you might ask? the windows- without warning- will make a loud pop and simply fall down into the door panels. when you are in a rain storm or if it is snowing, this is an issue (especially with children in the vehicle). the loud thud is enough to possibly make one have an accident on the road. ford has yet to issue a technical service bulletin or formal recall for this issue. someone needs to lobby on the behalf of safety or a class action lawsuit should be initiated.... please advise.

Reported in: EL CAMPO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my son, 49 years old, was backing out of his driveway, on level ground, and the airbag blew up in his face. his head was turned sideways looking in the side mirror hurting his neck. took the pickup to the ford dealer ship in gainesville, tx. they replaced the airbag and other parts and said a wire shorted out in the steering column a defective wire. this could have killed my son if he had bean driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour.this was a ford 150 2005 pickup.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

since june of 2009, my 2005 ford f-150 supercrew has, without any warning, either lost all power or the engine was reduced to idle rpm at highway speeds three times. each time, i was in rush-hour traffic and had to maneuver across busy lanes while coasting. in the two incidents in which the engine stalled, i had to accomplish this without power steering or brakes. in the third incident, the engine was idling so p/s and p/b were functioning, but there was no response to throttle inputs for acceleration. the check engine and "wrench" warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. after turning off the ignition switch for several seconds, the vehicle re-started and was able to accelerate normally, but the check engine light remained illuminated for several days (the "wrench" light went off after re-start). i was fortunate in that i am a very confident driver and was able to quickly assess the situation and react properly to get safely to the side of the road. if my wife had been driving the vehicle, i fear that she would not have been so lucky. in doing research on this problem on the internet, it appears to be wide spread over multiple vehicles (f-150, expedition, etc.) manufactured in the 04-05 time frame. as this problem is intermittent and comes with absolutely no warning, it is clearly a safety issue for drivers of these ford vehicles. i have checked my vin on the ford website, and there has been no recall issued. please help!

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window fell down (from a fully up position) into driver-side door while in heavy traffic. sound resembled a gun-shot which distracted my attention from the road and nearly caused an accident. research shows this to be a common failure in southern and western states due to heat-related component failures. repairs have not been made at this time due to high cost of parts and labor. vehicle only has 36k miles and has been very well taken care of and serviced regularly. due to the number of incidents of failure of the power window system in these trucks, ford should issue a recall before someone gets hurt. perhaps class-action litigation would force the manufacturer to take responsibility for this obvious design failure.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i own a 2005 ford f150. it has 63,000 miles and is well taken care of. july the 7th, 2009 the passenger side window dropped due to a regulator failure. i replaced it at an extremely high cost. then on august 28th, 2009 the drivers side window fell. neither time was i in a situation that endangered me but i was in a thunderstorm while the first window was down and not fixed. do you know what it is like to run along side an 18 wheeler during a rain storm. of course i pulled over and stopped. this is a dangerous part failure. the dropping noise is tremendous. scare the wits out of you plus the weather could make the situation worse. the really scary thing is they are replacing these regulators with the same thing that failed. look at the web about ford window regulator failures. there are hundreds and hundreds of them and then think about the number of drivers that do not know about this problem other than they may have had a failure and not know there is an epidemic.

Reported in: RHOME TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W55F

SEAT BELTS

vehicle is an 05 ford f150 fx4 crew cab. driver's seatbelt unlatching while driving. it happens about every other day of driving everyday. sometimes it happens on a sudden brake, bumps, or sudden acceleration. something in the seatbelt latch is not holding the buckle good. if a crash occurs, driver will be ejected from the vehicle eventhough driver is buckled up.

Reported in: ANCHORAGE AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that two power regulators have failed. the driver and passenger side windows have fallen off track inside the door. the contact does not have a warranty for the vehicle and is required to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer advised the contact that there are no existing recalls and that they are aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

every time i roll up the window from the driver side i heard a little noise like sand between the glass and the door so one day i was driving on the highway and the window fell inside the door and it was raining. the problem is the window regulator. there is a lot of people with the same problem . i barely use my truck and i always use the a/c so i don't know how this could happen if i don't roll that indow down often.

Reported in: AGUADILLA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JP1PX04515K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150, 18,350 miles. driver side window regulator failed when window was closed. loud bang. window dropped into door panel. online research and ford dealer confirmed a frequent failure problem. safety issue due to inability to close window. this should be a safety recall issue dealer replaced regulator assembly, cost $193.45.

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY

defective window regulator on driver's side door. window fell inside the door. regulator had to be replaced.

Reported in: LONDONDERRY NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05F

VISIBILITY

defective window regulator on passenger side front door. window fell down inside of door. regulator had to be replaced.

Reported in: LONDONDERRY NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05F

VISIBILITY

defective window regulator on driver side rear door, window fell inside of door. regulator had to be replaced. cost $413.00.

Reported in: LONDONDERRY NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

no real event, just pulling into driveway ,heard loud pop and passenger side window went down, and stayed that way.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12555N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. during a routine inspection a technician concluded that five of the eight spark plugs separated from the engine head; however, no repairs were made. the manufacturer was notified and no assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were 50,000.

Reported in: HEMLOCK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

my 2005 ford f150 has again for the 3rd time had a side window fall into the door panel of the truck. my understanding this is a very common occurrence with this model year truck, and since this is very distracting when it occurs i felt compelled to report it. my wish is for the nhtsa to encourage ford motor to recall this model year vehicle, and repair the problem. oh one last thing, the service advisers at ford has told me they are replacing the new failing window regulators with exact same defective part.

Reported in: BUENA PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

2005 f-150 driveshaft goes bad prematurely. the middle joint in a 2 piece drive shaft is cheaply made and unserviceable. it causes drivetrain vibration and could fail causing injury to passengers or other drivers though a accident. the part failure is a common occurrence in this vehicle and many have been already replaced. my 2005 f-150 has 72000 miles on it. the driveshaft is bad and must be replaced. many other trucks have the same problem and do not know what it is. i paid a dealership to diagnose the problem. it took them awhile to figure it out. unfortunately i did not have the money for the repair. i could not see spending 900 dollars for the same defective part. i am still looking for a reasonable and quality replacement. drive shafts historically last a lot longer than the ones ford is putting out . this is a dangerous and expensive defect. people are spending money trying to fix a vibration and overlooking the driveshaft because it is so hard to believe that the driveshaft is bad. so it is overlooked for some by the time they figure it out it could be too late for the passenger or a innocent motorist sharing the road with them. do the right thing make ford pay for or replace these driveshafts. time is ticking away and the miles are clicking off on all those trucks with these drive shafts.

Reported in: CHANNAHON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving the vehicle began to stall and shut off. he made several attempts to restart the vehicle and was able to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that it would cost $600.00 to repair the vehicle. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 70,447.

Reported in: MOORESVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02595K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 ford f150 vehicle loses power and all control while driving on the road. this happened at least six times. very lucky traffic was light most times but one almost a caused rear end collision. i replaced a throttle sensor and the problem disappeared and the problem returned after a couple of weeks. i took it to the dealer and they replaced electronic throttle body and throttle body and motor assembly. they also performed pcm reflash power train control module and retest. the codes received with scan tool were p0121, p2104 and p2112.

Reported in: FAWN GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5F

VISIBILITY

both front power window regulators failed within 60k miles without any input. the loud bang when they fail could cause driver distraction.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f150 pickup and the driver side power window fell down into the door while being rollded up. i checked online and found this to be a prevalent problem with this model truck.

Reported in: WICHITA FALLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

door to fresh air circulation in heat and air system broke, fell in cage around blower motor, makes noise as the fanspeed is increased. the only way to fix is to pull dash>>>.

Reported in: CHATSWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the window control switches on all 4 doors of my 2005 ford f150 crew cab xlt have quit working. and dealers tell me this happens a lot. its ridiculous these go out and cost so much.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

the sparkplugs on the ford triton 3 valve engine. when i bought this truck it was known by the dealer and the company that there were problems with the sparkplugs. neither one will take responsibility for the problem. ford needs to replace the plugs in all these engines and reimburse the consumers for any out of pocket expenses they have incurred.

Reported in: SAINT CLOUD MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

in the middle of a rainy night, the window of my parked 2005 ford f150 fx4 simply fell into the door, leaving my interior to be soaked.

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

i have a 2005 f150 and the dome light comes on by itself. i have to cut the dashlight dimmer all the way off for it to stay off. i can bump the dash and it goes out, but comes back on. with this i do not have any dash lights at night. it has been in the shop twice for this and not been fixed. i bought extended warranty for these type things and paid a $100 deductible. it is very dangerous to drive at night without dash lights. any suggestions?

Reported in: MERIDIAN MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the brakes lock whenever he drives the vehicle. the brake pads, rotors and brake line were replaced. the repairs did not remedy the failure. the dealer nor the manufacturer have been contacted. the failure mileage 36,000.

Reported in: KENTLAND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

VISIBILITY

on the f-150 trucks from years ranging 2004-2009 the power windows are failing due to a plastic piece that holds the cable in place. once this plastic piece breaks and the weight of the glass cause it to fall into the door. the issue is this, if the plastic piece is all that keeps this window up, it is not long until car thieves find out that all they need to do is put enough pressure down ward on any of the windows and cause it to break. this issue is all over the internet, and ford dealership are acknowledge that this is a problem, but ford seems to think other wise.

Reported in: AUBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585K

VISIBILITY

i own a 2005 ford f150 supercrew pickup. while driving i tried to lower the driver-side front window. as soon as i touched the power window switch the window fell all the way down into the door and became inoperable. after taking the inner door panel off i could see a mess of snarled cable inside the door. the local ford dealer wants over $400 to fix this problem. the service tech at the dealer admitted this was a problem he sees regularly and from what i have read on the internet i should expect to see the other 3 window regulators fail as well. this could be a safety issue as the window drops quickly and unexpectedly. the window could break or startle the driver enough to cause and accident.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

easy access into ford trucks having plastic door handles and back plates. while the break in is not a direct safety issue, it could potentially be. it takes up valuable police resources investigating these crimes, which may be needed elsewhere. the thief has the potential to remove insurance cards, registrations, etc. containing personal information that are generally stored in glove boxes. there should be a reasonable amount of security that one can expect while in or away from a vehicle. the door handle and back plate design are faulty and allow for easy, rapid entry into the vehicle.

Reported in: WATKINSVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

easy access into ford trucks having plastic door handles and back plates. while the break in is not a direct safety issue, it could potentially be. it takes up valuable police resources investigating these crimes, which may be needed elsewhere. the thief has the potential to remove insurance cards, registrations, etc. containing personal information that are generally stored in glove boxes. there should be a reasonable amount of security that one can expect while in or away from a vehicle. the door handle and back plate design are faulty and allow for easy, rapid entry into the vehicle.

Reported in: WATKINSVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on oct 5, 2009 i left for lunch at 1:00 pm to go to lunch started my vehicle and the drivers side airbag deployed for no reason. the airbag hit my leg and burned my leg. i took my car to the dealership randall noe in terrell texas on oct 24, 2009 and they told me they would run some tests and let me know whether they would repair it or not and it has been three weeks and they still have not made up their minds whether they are going to fix it or not. i have been without a vehicle for almost 3 weeks now and they can't make up their mind whether they want to fix it or not. i am tired of being jerked around and not being told what will be done. they took the steering wheel apart because they said they could tell what made it deploy but after doing that now they say they still don't know why it deployed. they told me i could come pick it up and drive around with no airbag until they make a decision.

Reported in: WYLIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W05N

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. when starting the vehicle, the airbags deployed without warning. he then turned off the engine and disconnected the battery. he was able to turn the horn off. there were no injuries. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they have never heard of this type of failure. they then added that because of the mileage and age of the vehicle, they would not assume any responsibility. the insurance company advised him that he will have to pay the deductible on the vehicle. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 125000.

Reported in: SIMPSONVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W85N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 f150 5.4l v8. engine dies while driving. no warning, no indication. only connection seems to be that it happens during the first time the truck is driven in the morning. all electrical is still working during stall. go to hit the accelerator pedal and nothing. it is completely random. it has happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks with random days in between. turn the key off, turn it on and all works fine. others have had this issue in complaints, it can not be a coincidence with so many others having the same problem. this could pose a safety issue to f-150 drivers or other vehicles around an f150 if this stall happens. the incident date is just the most recent. taking my truck to the shop this week to get it checked out. i want answers from ford! i am the original owner of this truck with only 32000 miles on it. never driven hard, used for towing or heavy payloads.

Reported in: MISSION VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

there were no warnings or events leading up to the incident. no warning lights, no noises. we had been driving earlier, but only about 5 miles and then we ate dinner, so the car rested. we came home and my son was about to take his young daughter home. my son was in drivers seat, i was putting granddaughter in back seat child safety seat . then i leaned into the passenger side front cab to grab a coke from the cupholder. my son turned on the truck, ford f150 pickup, and we heard a boom. it was so loud the neighbors all came out.-it sounded like a bomb! i was lacerated on the hand. my son was in pain, my granddaughter was screaming, and i went to rear cab from outside, unstrapped her and carried her out onto the sidewalk far away, fearing fire or explosion. my son was lacerated on his chest, stomach and was deaf in left ear for more than 2 hrs. the inside lights went on, and the car was running until we were brave enough to take out the keys about 10 mins. we had to wash dust off of ourselves, the smoke filled the cab. we called police and made report and called ins. carrier and made report. today we had it towed to ford dealer. i know this is a ford f150 defect. if my son had been driving, he would have had a terrible accident with my 4 yr old granddaughter in the truck. i am going to force ford to fix this and we are all hearing humming in our ears. the adjuster came out, gave us an estimate, we had the truck towed to ford dealer. i called ford customer service,, they took the complaint, and said wait 15 days for response. they asked me "what do you expect to be the outcome of this call?" ah what? i said that i expect them to pay the 1000.00 deduct and the cost. the rep told me to have a happy thanksgiving! its not her place to tell me that i should be grateful. i told her we were. i want ford to pay for this, the adjuster said they should. i bet they wont!

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12WX5N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

2005 ford f150 5.4l engine twice the fail safe came on while my wife driving and the engine shut down. once in october,2009( on the interstate, speed 65) and 11/19/09. this could have resulted in a serious accident she was able to get off the road. after a couple of minutes, engine started ok. with no check engine on ford dealer replaced throttle body and motor; reprogrammed pcm at a cost of $510.00.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have replaced 3 power window regulators, motors, and cables in the past 2 months. i have a 2005 f-150 lariat supercrew. all 3 times i have heard a loud pop and have almost lost control of the vehicle while driving. i feel that ford owes all consumers a recall to fix this problem or reimburse all consumers for money spent fixing this problem. the date that i am placing in the box is the most recent date that the problem occurred with my vehicle.

Reported in: WARNER ROBINS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ventilation fin got stuck on a piece of foam. the motor controller then failed. this resulted in inability to switch air flow direction in the vehicle.

Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

vibration in steering wheel and serious wobble in front end and can also feel under driver seat...the steering wheel wobbles left and right so bad sometimes that it can be nauseating. dealership says there is not a problem...must be the tires. i have already changed full set of tires twice and no resolve. and new struts/shocks, new drive shaft and u-joints, several front end alignments and new ball joints, new rotors, and many rebalancings.... cannot find problem to fix. this feels dangerous as it requires a two fisted grip and it comes and goes...when steering wheel is not having palsy attack, vibration can be felt under driver's seat and under feet.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

spark plug breaking off in engine.

Reported in: LAS CRUCES NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f150 fx4 with a 5.4 triton. my problem is the motor regulators in the windows and switch failure. i stumbled upon a web site this morning and found that this has been an on going problem. why won't ford recall the part and fix it. i am afraid to be driving down the road and my windows fall into the door. i will probably wreck and up dying because ford can fix the problem.

Reported in: GAITHERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

entered the truck to start the vehicle. i put the key in the ignition and the airbag deployed with no warning. took it to ford dealership and had the truck inspected both visual and on the computer. the computer was negative for any signs that would cause the deployment of the airbag. the ford dealership suggested that i change the airbag module and the wiring harness as this could be the reason for the premature deployment.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5K

VISIBILITY

windows fall out and crash into the door panel.

Reported in: CAVE CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. after starting the vehicle the driver-side airbag deployed without warning in his face. he then turned off the vehicle . the dealer was contacted and they advised him to bring in the vehicle . no repairs were made, because the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 68000.

Reported in: NESCONSET NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12215N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator failed while driving. loud crash in driver side door and then window drops to full open position. was pouring down rain and suddenly being hit by wall of rain and loud crash i almost lost control of the vehicle on the interstate. i did research after getting home and this is a well know issue and is the most common fix for 2004-2008 f-150s, all models.

Reported in: DACULA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the passenger and driver side window had fallen inside of the door without warning. he speculated that the plastic clip for the window cables have fractured. he has not contacted the dealer or manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 55,000.

Reported in: CAMDEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator on 2005 ford f150. driving ia a rainstorm and drivers side window fell with no warning. almost crashed on the interstate.

Reported in: DESTIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving in a rainstorm at 65 mph the driver-side window collapsed. when the failure occurred, he heard a loud bang. he pulled over and then took the vehicle to a local repair facility. a technician stated that the window regulator failed. he called the manufacturer and was referred to nhtsa. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. the current mileage was 53,547. the failure mileage was approximately 53,520.

Reported in: DESPIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission failed while driving. leaving me stranded on the highway. front bearing went out ,root cause of failure according to aamco mechanic. truck only has 49,000 miles. truck has always had a vibration . lance cunningham ford always pointed to tires, drive shaft. i believe that the true problem has now came to light. unfortunately the original warranty was for 3 years or 36,000 miles.

Reported in: LUTTRELL TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

loss of brakes, braking while going downhill, loss of brakes, abs not working then working.

Reported in: EAST LYNN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W55K

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

windshield wiper motor failure. my windshield wipers ceased to work during a snow storm. fortunately i was able to return home without any incidents. i was able to check the fuse and subsequently removed and tested the motor at which time i found that the motor is seized. i subsequently found that there is a safety recall for a similar problem on the next model year of my vehicle. recall number 05v520000 covers 2006 f-150's i have a 2005 ford f-150.

Reported in: OAKLAND NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555F

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

windshield wiper motor failure. my windshield wipers ceased to work during a snow storm. fortunately i was able to return home without any incidents. i was able to check the fuse and subsequently removed and tested the motor at which time i found that the motor is seized. i subsequently found that there is a safety recall for a similar problem on the next model year of my vehicle. recall number 05v520000 covers 2006 f-150's i have a 2005 ford f-150.

Reported in: OAKLAND NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving down the road in my 2005 ford f-150 when i heard a loud pop, it was my drivers side window that just gave out on its own. now this same problem has happened to my passenger side window nearly 3 months ago. it a hazard for the simple fact that i driving on the road and it spoooked the ¿!@#$% out of me causing me to swerve on the other lanes. please have this part recalled immediately. it has happened to me twice and my older brother also has a f-150 and him too has had this problem!!!

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19K5RE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

driving home @ (highway speed 55+) from a family gathering. service engine light illuminated. engine lost power. i tried to accelerate. no throttle response. engine stalled. had to find place to pull over with no power steering. returned gear selector to p. turned ignition to off position. restarted and completed trip. 50+ miles. this event has occurred two times. i have been very lucky that i had a place to pull over and restart the vehicle. if i had been entering or driving in high speed traffic this failure could have caused a major accident. i read discussions on 2005 f150 web site that relate to this type failure. scanned for engine codes. tps fault code. replace throttle body. i will retain old parts.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while traveling through a tunnel at approx.55 mph the engine on my 2005 f-150 with a 5.4 liter engine quit running at full speed and went into what ford calls limp mode. luckily there was no other vehicle behind me or i would not be here to write this. the truck has since this incident quit running all together several different times. i took the vehicle back to where it was purchased and was charged $75 to diagnose the problem. they said that the throttle body was not functioning properly and it would cost $450 to replace. ford knows of this problem and will do nothing to repair the defective parts on their own. the dealer that is doing the repairs said that there are 397 of these parts on back order, that should tell them something! this could be a life threatening defect that the ford motor co. will not take responsibility for.

Reported in: MARTINS FERRY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14575N

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

front wheels do not engage into 4-wheel drive. indicator lamps display that system is engaged and functioning properly causing a false since of security when traveling on snow covered roads. mechanic replaced part # 7liz-3c247-a (actuator). a couple of mechanics said it was a poor design and this vacuum system was prone to water and dirt and would eventually have to be replaced again.

Reported in: WALPLOE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

four wheel drive does not engage. no indicator lamps. ford had to replace 4x4 motor. 34,000 miles but 38 months so was not covered under warranty.

Reported in: WALPOLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

had to replace wheel bearing, pads and rotors at 33000 miles. 5000 miles later caliper froze locking brakes. another brake job had to be done.

Reported in: WALPOLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

VISIBILITY

your site shows a high number of complaints on the vehicle i own, a 2005 ford f-150, in which people are startled when a side window on this vehicle "pops" loud enough to be a gunshot, then falls into the doorframe. in reading their complaints you can see how lucky some of them where to avoid an accident. much less having to pay ~$400. to have it repaired by ford. this clearly is a design flaw that should be corrected and paid for by ford motor co. my question to you is, why haven't you investigated this matter yet???

Reported in: ROCKAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was driving @ 45mph when engine suddenly stalled out and lost all power, rpms, and power steering. check engine lights came on, along with "check gauges" message. pulled over, turned off truck, then started up and everything was fine again. this is the second time this has happened. since everything is working again, it wont give a diagnostic code, so problem cannot be fixed. i have read alot online of this happening to others, but ford seems oblivious to the fact. some say it could be a throttle positioning sensor.

Reported in: VESTAVIA HILLS AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

coil on plug keeps miss firing . they were changed twice. ford wants to do a valve job to fix the problem . the truck has only 57000 miles on it.

Reported in: PUTNAM VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 f-150 crew cab. while driving 50 mph the vehicle accelerated past another vehicle. the vehicle started to sputter and lost power causing the contact to apply the brakes to avoid a crash. the vehicle nearly accelerated into traffic which could have caused a crash. the contact stated that this is a manufacturers defect. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: WAYCROSS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 f-150 lariat ford pickup truck suddenly began to surge as i was pulling into my driveway. white smoke was billowing out the tail pipe. i was able to complete parking of the vehicle. i turned off the engine and then tried restarting but it would not start. i called a nearby ford dealer and they dispatched a wrecker to bring the truck to the ford dealer garage located a few miles away. once the truck was looked at the dealer called to inform me that a fuel injector had gone bad and that ford was aware of the problem and had extended the warranty on this model year of pickup truck to 111,000 miles. the truck was out of the 35,000 miles warranty. ford said there would be no charge to repair the injector. i'm wondering why there was no recall by ford since they admit they are aware of the problem. should the injector have failed while driving at a higher speed there could have been an accident and possible loss of life.

Reported in: FRIENDSWOOD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the driver window regulator failed on my ford f150 truck. the window fell to the bottom of the door with no warning. replaced regulator.

Reported in: ATHENS AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator on 2005 f-150 got in my truck, closed the door, and the window fell into the door. reading online this seems to be a huge issue. it is very dangerous and costly.

Reported in: TERRYVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04565K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 ford f150 truck. the end of december 2009 the driver's side window fell down. it started with the electric window button sticking and ended up all of a sudden falling down. the ford mechanics said this is not unusual and could happen to all 4 windows. this is not a covered service for repair.*cw

Reported in: HUDSON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

VISIBILITY

i have a 2005 ford f150 truck. the end of december 2009 the driver's side window fell down. it started with the electric window button sticking and ended up all of a sudden falling down. the ford mechanics said this is not unusual and could happen to all 4 windows. this is not a covered service for repair.*cw

Reported in: HUDSON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel injections. i took my truck in for a whistling problem. they put it on the computer and told me everything looked great. no problems . two days later the truck was in the dealership becacuse of a smoking problem and they replaced fuel injector #8. a covered service. ford was aware of the problem but did not send recall notices. one week later the check engine light came on, the truck went into the shop and they replace fuel injector # 1 and #5. now i find out that ford will not replace all the fuel injections at once. only when there is a problem. i asked them why the computer said everything was ok and then ended up with the fuel injector problems. they didnt have an answer. further more the other fuel injectors can go out at any given time. hope im not in the mountains when that happens.*cw

Reported in: HUDSON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact experienced rapid acceleration whenever he came to a complete stop. he had to use both feet on the brake pedal and shift into neutral gear to slow the vehicle down. the dealer stated that there were no problems with the vehicle. the ford manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Reported in: GIBSONIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving 2 mph, the air bags deployed while driving through a traffic light. the contact was able to safely drive the vehicle home. the dealer was unable to tell the contact what caused the air bags to deploy. a complaint was filed with consumer affairs. the failure mileage was 92,000. pco contacted consumer: unk if abl was illuminated at time. driver received minor burises on arm. dealer could not find damage/fault codes. repair not made to date. 20100414.pco

Reported in: TEMECULA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W35K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving my 2005 f-150 truck with 37,500 miles on it, when i heard a rattling noise coming from my drivers side window. it sounded as though the window was not all the way up. i then pushed the button to wind the window up and then the whole window just fell back into the door with a loud crash. i drove home and opened the door panel to see if the window was broken and it was not. i called a ford dealership and he said it was a common problem with the window regulator and that there was a redesign. i asked if there was a recall on it and they said that ford doesn't consider it a safety issue and therefore a recall is not required. i said that i was driving down the road at 60 mph and my window falls out with a loud bang distracting me and being 35 degrees and raining out and that is not a safety issue. he then said ford doesn't see it that way. i had to pay $333 to fix a problem that ford knows about.

Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

WHEELS:RIM

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.

Reported in: BURBANK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i purchased a ford f150 xlt v8 5.4 2wd truck in july of 2005. since then i have had to replace the regulator for the driver side power window. i just had the last one replaced in october of 08'. it is starting to fail again. when i press the button for the window to go down, once down it won't come back up. i have to physically lift the window back up. this is a noted and constant problem with this vehicle. ford is aware of the issue but won't issue a recall or design a fix for the problem. in speaking with mechanics from ford, this issue started with the new model that came out in 2004. the 2005 models are prone to the defect. i should not have to replace the regulator three times in four years. this is an obvious issue to which i see no resolve. please look into the matter.

Reported in: KYLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator clips on 2005 f150 failed and window driver side window dropped to bottom of door panel.

Reported in: BATAVIA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have had 2 incidents in the last 6 months with my 2005 ford f150 xlt with the 5.4 v8 and auto trans where the truck has had the electronic throttle body fail. what happens is the engine goes to "idle" and the transmission simply coasts. an orange wrench light indicates on the dashboard. stopping the truck, shutting off engine, then restarting the truck restores operation. after the first incident, i phoned the dealer and they said most likely it was the throttle body causing the problem or as a second possible problem area, the potentiometer at the gas pedal. both incidents happened on state highways at light traffic times so i was able to pull off road safely and restart vehicle to restore normal operation. i am very concerned about the safety of this system. the dealer told me that the early model electronic systems had been problematic but no recall had been issued for them. if this system "fails" on a vehicle in heavy traffic on an interstate like our 285 in atlanta, ga the result could easily be a collision resulting in certain injury if not death. please let me know what actions have been taken to remedy this problem. thank you.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

front window does not always go up and down. afraid to use the automatic button afraid i will not get it back up. it happens almost everytime i put the window down now.

Reported in: LEMARS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2005 ford f150, 5.4 v-8 engine, 59,000 miles incident 1) 02/7/10 - upon accelerating away from a stop light while turning left, the truck accelerator pedal became inactive. truck was moving at 25-30 mph. additional pressure applied to the pedal caused no acceleration. light traffic allowed me to coast to shoulder where i was able to put the truck in park. truck faulted into 'limp mode' that limits the accelerator pedal operation (per manual), this was indicated by the 'wrench' light on the dash, no check engine light appeared. turned the ignition off, waited a ~15 seconds and restarted. upon restart 'wrench' light cleared and accelerator functioned as prior, again no check engine light appeared. incident 2) 02/12/10 - while driving on a federal highway at 55 mph in right lane the same sequence as incident one above occurred ? the truck accelerator pedal became inactive. being in the right-most lane i was able to coast on to the shoulder and avoid a rear-end collision. same ?wrench? light was indicated on dash, same sequence was used to restart and drive off. this obviously could have been much worse had the situation been different, i.e. in high-speed lane or heavier traffic patterns. this is certainly a safety concern for driving public, both those in the f150 and on the road around them. almost identical instances can be seen on nhtsa site for exact make/model/year truck. administration should investigate and consider a safety recall to avoid future damage.

Reported in: HAMILTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

while at ~45mph, i eased off the accelerator to go into a left hand turn. my f150 then lost all power and shut off (no power steering, etc), and there were 2 tracker trailers coming in the opposite direction from me. i was barely able to complete the turn with the momentum that i had before the truck died. the truck re-started without any issue. this had happened before 2 other times with large gaps of time in between (once in november 09 and the other time a week before this latest incident). the other 2 occurrences were similar (highway speeds of 60mph), and restarting without any issue or error codes. an error code was generated (finally) with the incident described at the top of this complaint, and i brought the truck to the dealership. they diagnosed a faulty throttle sensor which was replaced. at less than 50,000 miles i did not expect to see an issue with this sensor, and certainly i would expect the truck to default into the "limp home mode" described in the manual, which it did not. there were several other similar complaints for this on some forums and i felt it might need some attention.

Reported in: EXETER RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while at ~45mph, i eased off the accelerator to go into a left hand turn. my f150 then lost all power and shut off (no power steering, etc), and there were 2 tracker trailers coming in the opposite direction from me. i was barely able to complete the turn with the momentum that i had before the truck died. the truck re-started without any issue. this had happened before 2 other times with large gaps of time in between (once in november 09 and the other time a week before this latest incident). the other 2 occurrences were similar (highway speeds of 60mph), and restarting without any issue or error codes. an error code was generated (finally) with the incident described at the top of this complaint, and i brought the truck to the dealership. they diagnosed a faulty throttle sensor which was replaced. at less than 50,000 miles i did not expect to see an issue with this sensor, and certainly i would expect the truck to default into the "limp home mode" described in the manual, which it did not. there were several other similar complaints for this on some forums and i felt it might need some attention.

Reported in: EXETER RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f150 and the window was kind of having problems going up. down was never a problem. then finally it quit going up all together. was able to disassemble and found the little plastic plugger for the rocker contact was all mushroomed out. took one from one of the back window switches to get by.

Reported in: CLINTON IA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

while driving my 2005 ford f-150 the passenger side window suddenly and loudly slammed down into the door panel causing extreme distraction to the driver. the power window regulator had an internal failure and failed to be able to support the window any longer. the power window regulator required replacement.

Reported in: THEODORE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the following incident has been filed with the ford motor company. i want to be clear that this incident was not the result of a floor mat or driver error. at no time did the driver have her foot on the accelerator nor was there an object on, around, under, or over the accelerator. incident: on 18 february 2010 at approximately 1230 pm my wife, mother in-law, father in-law and infant daughter were proceeding northbound on water tower rd. located in bentonville, ar. there were zero distractions inside the vehicle and my wife was fully alert with no physical impairments. road conditions were dry and weather was sunny with great visibility. as they approached the intersection of water tower rd. and battlefield blvd. at approximately 5-10 miles per hour, my wife began breaking. after placing her right foot on the brake pedal, she immediately noticed/heard/felt/experienced increased acceleration and decreased breaking power during her attempts to stop. she immediately increased pressure on the brake pedal ensuring her right foot was not on the accelerator. the engine continued its efforts to increase speed while my wife fought to bring the vehicle to a stop. they proceeded into and through the vacant intersection at approximately 5-10 miles per hour and fortunately without incident. my wife¿s efforts to stop the vehicle continued beyond the intersection for an approximate 150 - 200 feet. the vehicle finally ceased its efforts to accelerate and came to rest at that point. after regaining their composure, my wife pumped the brakes in effort to determine the malfunction. unable to determine the problem and feeling comfortable to drive again, they proceeded cautiously only to have this happen once more. this second occurrence happened less than ¼ mile from the previous location with my wife being prepared for the malfunction. during this occurrence she pumped the brakes and stopped the increased revolutions of the engine immediately.

Reported in: BENTONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the following incident has been filed with the ford motor company. i want to be clear that this incident was not the result of a floor mat or driver error. at no time did the driver have her foot on the accelerator nor was there an object on, around, under, or over the accelerator. incident: on 18 february 2010 at approximately 1230 pm my wife, mother in-law, father in-law and infant daughter were proceeding northbound on water tower rd. located in bentonville, ar. there were zero distractions inside the vehicle and my wife was fully alert with no physical impairments. road conditions were dry and weather was sunny with great visibility. as they approached the intersection of water tower rd. and battlefield blvd. at approximately 5-10 miles per hour, my wife began breaking. after placing her right foot on the brake pedal, she immediately noticed/heard/felt/experienced increased acceleration and decreased breaking power during her attempts to stop. she immediately increased pressure on the brake pedal ensuring her right foot was not on the accelerator. the engine continued its efforts to increase speed while my wife fought to bring the vehicle to a stop. they proceeded into and through the vacant intersection at approximately 5-10 miles per hour and fortunately without incident. my wife¿s efforts to stop the vehicle continued beyond the intersection for an approximate 150 - 200 feet. the vehicle finally ceased its efforts to accelerate and came to rest at that point. after regaining their composure, my wife pumped the brakes in effort to determine the malfunction. unable to determine the problem and feeling comfortable to drive again, they proceeded cautiously only to have this happen once more. this second occurrence happened less than ¼ mile from the previous location with my wife being prepared for the malfunction. during this occurrence she pumped the brakes and stopped the increased revolutions of the engine immediately.

Reported in: BENTONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the window regulator has broken in 2 of my f150 windows, causing the window to fall into the door frame. latest date is noted below.

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 f-150 fx4 5.4l triton 43,000 miles while driving to work one morning, i heard a loud thud!! in shock, thinking something may have crashed through my window, i immediately pulled off to the side of the road during very busy a.m traffic. i could not find any trace of broken glass. i then looked inside the door and saw that the glass had just fallen in????? i could press the button and hear the motor, but absolutely no movement from the glass. two weeks later, with a 2x4 holding the window up on the passenger side of a 35,000.00 dollar automobile, me my two year and my eleven year olds in the back, were on interstate 10.unbelievably, my drivers side window comes crashing down and explodes in the door!!!! with the wind rushing unexpectedly in, and the loud crash of the glass breaking in the door, i temporarily lost control of my vehicle. knowing i had my families life at stake, i immediately gained control and brought my truck to a screeching halt in the emergency lane. from that moment, i have contacted the better business bureau, called ford and made complaints. according to the ford parts person i spoke to the other day the window regulator part# has changed now 3 times and he stated that ford never changes the part # unless there is a physical change to the part and he stated they have had "issues" with these regulators thus the change, he stated that the newest version has been beefed up around the plastic clip that keeps breaking off, hopefully the newest versions have corrected the problem but as you can see just by the fact that ford has changed the part # 3 times they know about this problem and now they need to fix this safety hazard on all of our windows.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

vehicle stalled out in the middle on the freeway at rush hour. vehicle towed to shop and inspected for cause . was told the fuel pump driver module corroded up and cracked in two parts and stopped the fuel pump from pumping fuel to the fuel injectors. the shop had a hard time buying the part from a ford dealer ,the part was on back order and the one dealer said he had 3 vehicles waiting for parts. this truck was running fine and it just quit it was not a fun day when it quit.

Reported in: NORTH ROYALTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2005 ford f-150 super cab california limited edition bought brand new and now has 48388.9 miles and i heard a loud pop as i was at the light,i then looked around and rolled the window down ( drivers door side) and the whole window fell inside the track. i had to call a repair man to fix it and he charged over $200.00 dollars. i feel this is a safety issue (someone could get scared because of the loud pop or the window falling inside the track as your driving causing a distraction to the road and vehicles surrounding them).i feel that there should be a recall because of that and that ford should be responsible for replacing all the windows regulators in all affected vehicles including the other three windows in my truck before it does the same thing and cause another distraction. from my understanding as i was researching on the computer there have been already many complaints. [xxx]

Reported in: LIVINGSTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12575F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

at just over 59k miles on my 2005 f-150 5.4l triton v8 driving at 30 mph i noticed a ticking sound that increased/decreased with rpms. traveling about 2 miles further the noise increased in volume so i pulled over and raised the hood. the noise was coming form the passenger side of the motor and the motor was shaking as if miss firing or running iraticly. i had no engine warning light or any other notifications on the dash prior. i went directly to my mechanic. when my mechanic came out to see what was happening he knew right away what was going on. he has repaired this problem several times before. he said that i had blownout a least one spark plug. this is a known flaw with the triton v8 motors or rather the spark plug design that was put in the engine from the factory. the spark plug is a three piece design the is crimped together and ultimately cracks and separates over a period of time leading to literally blowing up. in some cases the threads in the motor where the spark plug screws in can be torn out. this requires re-tapping new threads or a heliocoil pack. this issue was not pointed out to me by ford prior so i could prevent possible damage and very expensive repair costs as i know they are aware of this problem and that is very wrong. the manual provided by ford with the truck says the spark plugs don't need to be changed until 100k. after further investigation online i found hundreds of others experiencing the same problem prior to 100k. i will be sending the bill to repair my truck to ford through my attorney as this is negligent behavior and a faulty design flaw that i could not have prevented. ford is sending owners of this motor down a path of guaranteed financial and potential physical harm. ford needs to stand up and own this mistake.

Reported in: MINDEN NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the brake pedal was to close to the gas pedal. the contact approached a red light, engaged the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. the vehicle lunged forward just enough to hit the vehicle in front of him at 10 mph. the current and failure mileages were 50,000. updated 11/16/10. *lj

Reported in: CARMICHAEL CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRF12W05N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2005 ford f150 v8 4.6l driving down the road, spark plug popped out of the head. 65,000 miles, original plugs.

Reported in: MOORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact started the ignition. the driver side air bag deployed inadvertently and unexpectedly. the driver sustained no personal injury. the authorized dealer has been notified of the malfunction. the contact has concerns about the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 99,800. pco contacted owner: veh was in park. dealer found no ext damage. fixed under "goodwill" warranty. 20100413.pco

Reported in: ST. JAMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

p/s window fell off track causing to be rolled up or down.

Reported in: JACKSON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535N

VISIBILITY

for the second time the window in my ford f150 crashed down into the door panel. cost me $450 atford dealer to fix. dealer service rep told me this would happen when the vehicle was in warranty but ford wont recall and they know the problem exists. my estimate is 4,000,000 vehicles at least ,2004-07,08.

Reported in: CAVE CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. whenever the contact accelerated from a complete stop, the rear end of the vehicle began to shake with a whining noise. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. the rear wheel bearings were replaced. the whining noise occurred whenever traveling at a highway speed rate. the current and failure mileages were 83,000.

Reported in: MARTINEZ GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2005 f-150 supercrew. over the last several months - approximately 70k miles on truck at the time - the vehicle goes into a "fail safe" mode with the codes p2111 and p2104. the accelerator stops working and you have to coast to the side of the road and turn the car off. the orange wrench light comes on. this has happened about 15 times over the last 3 months. it has been very unsafe and concerning, especially when it happens on the highway. i was told it was the throttle body and that there have been numerous complaints. it seems to happen intermittently and without warning. i have taken it to the dealer and contacted ford who states there is no current issues with this. i am very concerned about the safety of my family and the vehicle and have found numerous complaints on online ford forums. when i went to order the part, i was advised by my dealer that it was on backorder. that causes me even more concern!! i know i am not the only one who is having this problem and it seems to be a serious safety problem.

Reported in: WAYNESVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12526K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

the drivers air bag deployed while driving at a slow speed in a bank parking lot. there were no other vehicles around and the truck was not hit. i have driven this vehicle for thirty five thousand miles. the dealer thus far has not found a cause for the air bag deployment. they have contacted ford and the response back to them is it is my responsibility and i should contact my insurance company.

Reported in: ROANOKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15N

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. she stated that while driving 20 mph the vehicle fish tailed on an icy road. the back right tire hit a curb and caused the axle to snap and the tire to fall off of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the axle and tire. the failure mileage was 58000. the current mileage was 60000.

Reported in: GRAND PRAIRE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving 2 mph in reverse the tires began to spin around and the 4 wheel drive did not activate. the failure has occurred twice. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the 4 wheel drive was repaired the first time in jan 2009. . the failure mileage was 38000 and the current mileage was 48000. updated 4/13/10 *cn the consumer stated the second time it was repaired was in march 2000. updated 06/18/10

Reported in: PORTVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W45F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving at speeds over 20 mph, the vehicle would shake and vibrate violently. he also observed black smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe and a strong gasoline fuel odor from the vehicle interior. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel injectors (performed under ford customer satisfaction program 07m08, nhtsa service bulletin number : 07m08, fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors) and made repairs to the brake booster (performed under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v208000: component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). immediately after the repairs, when putting the vehicle into the drive position, there was a rattling noise under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the catalytic converter was damaged due to the fuel injector failure. the dealer was advised by the manufacturer that the catalytic converter would not be covered and they would take no liability for the failure. there were no repairs made to the catalytic converter, to date. the contact has all service records, if needed. the failure mileage was 35,742 and the current approximate mileage was 84,000.

Reported in: BUNNLEVEL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving at speeds over 20 mph, the vehicle would shake and vibrate violently. he also observed black smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe and a strong gasoline fuel odor from the vehicle interior. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel injectors (performed under ford customer satisfaction program 07m08, nhtsa service bulletin number : 07m08, fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors) and made repairs to the brake booster (performed under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v208000: component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). immediately after the repairs, when putting the vehicle into the drive position, there was a rattling noise under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the catalytic converter was damaged due to the fuel injector failure. the dealer was advised by the manufacturer that the catalytic converter would not be covered and they would take no liability for the failure. there were no repairs made to the catalytic converter, to date. the contact has all service records, if needed. the failure mileage was 35,742 and the current approximate mileage was 84,000.

Reported in: BUNNLEVEL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1. i was driving down the road (snow and ice covered) and while making a left hand turn through an intersection my truck instantly died. when the truck died a lost power searing, brakes, and obviously acceleration. the entire intersection was blocked for 30-45 min. due to an earlier snow storm, no tow trucks were available. 2. the failure happened once. when the failure happens, the driver looses engine, brake, and steering power. the cause of the problem is a faulty fuel pump control module. the part fails because it is mounted underneath the bed of the truck but was not made resistant to road salt corrosion. 3. ford knows about this issue (and has a replacement corrosion resistant part) but the kit for this is in such high demand that it is back ordered until the middle of may. the dealer is telling me my truck is "fixed" but no one is able to prove i have the corrosion resistant part. there is documented communication between ford and the dealer about knowingly installing the old, defective part.

Reported in: PELLA IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14WX5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have had two windows stop rolling up on my f150 lariat. it is a 2005 model. the truck has 43,000 miles on it. i have read many complaints of the same problem. must be a manufacturers defect. i think if i had a toyota, they would fix it.

Reported in: BRYANT AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ltr fwd fm (va) re incident of unintended sudden acceleration fm owner of a 2005 ford f-150 truck, reply to emporia, va ofc. *tgw the consumer stated he experienced sudden acceleration about four times during the 4 1/2 he has owned the truck. there were minimal rpm's created and he was previously told to hold the truck with the brake and shift into neutral. the truck would then decelerate. however, the last time the incident occurred, the consumer was unable to stop the truck and it accelerated into an intersection. the consumer stated the incidents occurred when the vehicle was cold, or hadn't been driven very far. *jb

Reported in: FRANKLIN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated he was traveling at speeds of 50 mph with the cruise control activated. upon depressing the brake pedal, the cruise control would not deactivate and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate without driver intent, crashing into a street sign. the vehicle continued to maintain activation of the cruise control and the contact utilized the emergency brake in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. the contact did not report any injuries. a police report was not filed. the dealer could not duplicate the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 23,000. the consumer stated he was unable to stop the vehicle and consequently, he drove off the road and hit a sign post and side swiped the back of another vehicle. updated 04/23/10.*jb

Reported in: NATCHEZ MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX12W05F

VISIBILITY

driver window regulator failed and window dropped into the door. no way to get window closed without removal of door panel. very unsafe to drive with no window during inclimate weather. there needs to be a complete review of all the fails of this single part.

Reported in: AMBLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

this is the second time my window regulator failed in my truck. i was on the freeway and the regulator popped and the window fell. this, alone, scared me enough to make a jolt in my truck and secondly created quite a problem while driving on the freeway. if the weather conditions were not as good as they were, it would have been a serious problem. *cn

Reported in: LOS ALAMITOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W15K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have a 2005 ford f150 super crew pickup truck. as driving in a parking lot heard a very loud crash coming from a drivers to work a raise my arm to protect myself from flying glass that was expecting to contact me at my looked at the and/or glass it was still intact. the sound startled everyone in the car and including small children in the back seat. i stopped the car and checked to make sure everybody was okay which they were. i had to disassemble the door panel so that i could get the window and up as it was chilly outside. the following day i checked on the internet to see what was involved and replacing this broken window regulator and found that this is an extremely common problem on ford truck's from 2004 - 2008. i contacted the ford dealer and they stated that there was no recall or service bulletin. i suffered no injury but the potential is certainly there for a very large number of vehicles.

Reported in: BEAUFORT SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

was driving my 2005 f-150 elt on 4 lane divided highway at approx 65-70 mph. when applied the brakes felt slight pull to the right. began smelling strong odor once entered town and was slowed to 35 mph. drove another 2-3 miles to home and smell intensified. once exited the truck saw smoke coming from the driversfront tire. front wheel was also extremely hot, was unable to touch it.

Reported in: CRESTVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my 2005 ford f-150 front passenger window fell inside the door. this is the second time i have had this same problem, first time it was my front driver side window, the dealer repaired it, it was the regulator. this time i disassembled the door panel so i could 'attempt' to fix the problem myself. upon looking inside the door at the regulator/motor, all i saw was the cable wrapped around the regulator.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15N

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

driving down a busy downtown interstate, smooth pavement, bumper to bumper traffic and i hear a loud pop and sound of glass breaking from the left side of my vehicle. lot of road rage in the city i live in, so for a second i thought someone shot thru my window so i reacted with a quick swerve and almost collected the car to my right. after i got to a place to stop and investigate the drivers side door glass was gone. i took the vehicle to my mechanic and he informed me the window regulator had failed and let the glass fall to the bottom of the door and shatter. i understand from info from my mechanic and on the net this is a common problem for ford products. i could have easily collected the other car in my situation and caused a major accident. no telling how many have been killed because of this and ford gets off scot-free because the persons in the fords it happens to are dead and can’t tell the window falling caused them to react and cause an accident. now their family’s not only have to deal with their loved ones death but may be dealing with the fact the accident may have caused other deaths.

Reported in: DAWSONVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

power window regulator failure on 2005 f150. was driving and tried to adjust window and it crashed down into bottom of door. the large "clunk" was very distracting and startled me while driving 65 mph. i have done some research and this is not an isolated problem. there are numerous accounts of multiple failures with this part. you need to put the heat on these guys to have this part redesigned with better guts because there is no doubt it is a defective design. [xxx]

Reported in: NEW LONDON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

2005 ford f-150 5.4l triton had 2 blown spark plugs. first one happened at 80,000 miles, second at 130,000. the first time it destroyed the exhaust manifold and cost $3000 to repair. the second time this happened it blew the left side exhaust and the coil pack. this cost about $1500 to repair.

Reported in: THOMPSON STATION TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

fordmotor company on the 2005 ford f150 there has been over 1000 complaints about the actuator on the four wheel drive there is a vacuum switch that operates them water runs down off the cowl contaminating the vac.line causing the actuator to go out therewas a service bulletin put out showing that they new of this problem and did nothing to correct it. the switch controls the vac. to the actuator with no vac. the four wheel drive is engage when .to make it simply it takes vacuum to disengage the four wheel drive if you are going down the road and the switch fails what's going to happen you will ruin the four wheel drive actuators and could get into or cause a accident.

Reported in: OELWEIN IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

STRUCTURE

fordmotor company on the 2005 ford f150 there has been over 1000 complaints about the actuator on the four wheel drive there is a vacuum switch that operates them water runs down off the cowl contaminating the vac.line causing the actuator to go out therewas a service bulletin put out showing that they new of this problem and did nothing to correct it. the switch controls the vac. to the actuator with no vac. the four wheel drive is engage when .to make it simply it takes vacuum to disengage the four wheel drive if you are going down the road and the switch fails what's going to happen you will ruin the four wheel drive actuators and could get into or cause a accident.

Reported in: OELWEIN IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ford motor company-there was a service bulletin put out show there was a problem with the cam phasers and cam chain tensioner causing the engine to make noises and then engine failure there has been lots of complaintsto ford with nothing being done if you where driving onthe road and the engine blew couldcause a accident i contact ford and they have all most admitted to it that they new there was a problem i have found that there has been 1092 complaints over this problem and nothing done. i contacted ford and that's how i found out about you they keep saying there sending the complaint to another dept..but this is aproblem that could have been correct before the engine was ruined.

Reported in: OELWEIN IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

POWER TRAIN

ford motor company-there was a service bulletin put out show there was a problem with the cam phasers and cam chain tensioner causing the engine to make noises and then engine failure there has been lots of complaintsto ford with nothing being done if you where driving onthe road and the engine blew couldcause a accident i contact ford and they have all most admitted to it that they new there was a problem i have found that there has been 1092 complaints over this problem and nothing done. i contacted ford and that's how i found out about you they keep saying there sending the complaint to another dept..but this is aproblem that could have been correct before the engine was ruined.

Reported in: OELWEIN IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i went out to my truck this morning , started it, and the passenger side air bag went off, broke the front windshield.

Reported in: COLUMBIA STATION OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W05F

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f15o sd turbo charged. the vehicle has master craft 35/12.50/ r17 courser ct tires, purchased as replacement tires. while driving at approximate speeds of 65 mph, the tread on the front drivers side tire unraveled. the contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle by releasing his foot from the accelerator pedal. there was damage to the nerf bar, drivers side door and fender. the vehicle proceeded to crash into a road bump, causing damage to the passengers side mirror and fender. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the nerf bar, door, fender and mirror were repaired. the tire was replaced at the expense of the manufacturer. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. updated 05/19/10.*lj

Reported in: LAFAYETTE LA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. the contact sustained a mild head injury and a sprained wrist. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection and diagnosis but the dealer could not explain why the failure occurred. the air bag was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 122,533. the current mileage was 122,535.

Reported in: SOUTHFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12WX5N

VISIBILITY

passenger window in my 2005 ford f-150 fell inside the door creating a loud bang while driving. caused me to jump and pull steering wheel to one side nearly causing an accident. investigation led to a broken plastic clip in the door that released the cable that holds the window in the up (or down position). i have seen numerous complaints about this event. ford has not recalled the problem as of this date.

Reported in: LANDRUM SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

passenger window in my 2005 ford f-150 fell inside the door creating a loud bang while driving. caused me to jump and pull steering wheel to one side nearly causing an accident. investigation led to a broken plastic clip in the door that released the cable that holds the window in the up (or down position). i have seen numerous complaints about this event. ford has not recalled the problem as of this date.

Reported in: LANDRUM SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

SUSPENSION

i bought truck in aug 2008 with vibration in steering wheel and the tires were cupped. i replaced the struts, shocks and tires and an alignment was done at that time. the vibration continued, so all the rotors and brakes pads were replaced and the parking brakes adjusted. the truck still shakes violently as if tires are out of balance or about to fall off the truck. i have not found a solution other than to stop driving the vehicle and waiting for 15 minutes before driving again (i do not know if this helps, but feel better doing so). as of the last occurrence (not towing anything), i noticed the shaking begin before a fuel fill-up and then stop after the fill-up. i will note the vibration occurred at the 3/4 fill mark and continued until the 1/2 fuel fill mark was reached. i was able to drive for the next 1/4 tank of fuel with no incidence. the violent vibration returned at the 3/4 tank mark and ceased upon reaching the 1/2 tank fill mark . the vibration stopped for the next 1/4 tank and only marginally returned upon reaching the final 1/4 fuel fill mark.

Reported in: MT. GILEAD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535F

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was idling when the air bags suddenly deployed. the passenger side deployed first and the driver side deployed twenty seconds later. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop but the cause of the failure was unknown at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 35,000.

Reported in: VECTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W95F

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 10 mph in reverse, the frontal air bag deployed without warrant. the contact sustained unknown injuries when the air bag deployed. the manufacturer stated that if the contact waived all rights for any future claims then they would repair the air bag. the manufacturer stated that the unwarranted air bag deployment would be investigated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 123,757 and the current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: FRANKLIN LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

pressing button to lower window caused window to fall and crash inside of door panel. second time this has happened.

Reported in: NEDERLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

while driving my 2005 ford f150, the back window slid down. my daughter pushed the button to roll it up and a loud crunching sound with a pop followed. the function of the button is no longer operable. this is the second time this type of occurrence has happened, which has resulted in approximately $800 in repairs. the first time was over a year ago on the driver's window.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

2005 ford f150 airbag deployed for no reason while i was in reverse.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12225N

VISIBILITY

window failure/falling into door: 1. no known specific event, car was parked when failure occurred without human intervention. 2. driver side front window falling into door and passenger side rear window failure. luckily driver side window has not broken/shattered, but has only fallen into door and did not distract driver when driving in traffic. 2a. after inspecting each window also found passenger rear window is loose and freely moves. 3. dealer explained problem is common and likely that it is the window regulator and/or components. dealer is charging $450 to repair driver side window.

Reported in: COCOA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555N

VISIBILITY

2005 ford f-150 window regulator failure - driving down the interstate heard a loud pop on the driver side i thought something hit my truck, the window fell into to the door. estimated cost to fix $420.00 + tax. after seeing the thousands of complaints on the internet something needs to be done. recall!! recall!!

Reported in: PRAIRIEVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving at 55 mph, the spark plugs disbursed from the engine and the vehicle lost power and stalled. the dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the repairs would be at her expense. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Reported in: DORCHESTER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12WX5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving down the road and out of nowhere! my driver's door window slid/fell hard down into my door for no reason!! i didn't even hit a bump! not sure if the window broke at the bottom inside the door or not. now it won't go up. upon looking for the possible cause online, i read that ford knows that this is an equipment defect and potential safety issue but has so far refused to do anything about it. this could have happened anywhere, even in a mall parking lot where someone would have instant access to the interior. not to mention the safety issues, weather, etc.

Reported in: GREENWOOD SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 - driver's side window suddenly failed and fell down inside the door.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

truck engine cutting off at any time while driving ,loss off steering and control of truck. many complaints on line of same problem. truck is out of warranty. it has 40,000miles. it happens a couple times a week.

Reported in: TIMMONSVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 ford f-150 injector failure. ford motor company will reimburse for injector failures that are "opened or stuck". the dealer diagnosed that one of the four injectors in my truck is electrically failed. the vehicle has 53,500 miles. i can't justify paying $200 - $300 for failed injector.

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04525K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

vehicle just died. the fuel pump control module was replaced.

Reported in: BARRE VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving on the interstate and heard a loud pop and thought someone had shot at my car, it scared me and with my response swerved and i almost had an accident. later as it turned out it was a common window regulator defect on ford trucks and suv's. they have built it with the purpose of failure and a high cost to the owner to repair this and no guarantee that it will work and not fail again soon. this should be a recall to all those ford's with this failure. it is going to cost just under $400.00 to fix with no guarantee. it is indeed a safety issue when it happens while driving at high speeds or anywhere around any other cars, not to mention the window dropping, who knows it could shatter and cause a severe injury.

Reported in: DRAPER UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window on drivers side will not go up, in a rollover, limbs and head could protrude outside causing serious bodily harm and or death, this accident has not taken place yet, i am only saying it could.

Reported in: WELLBORN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12595N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulator failure.

Reported in: PALM SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 power window. two windows in two months dropped while driving and one shattered.

Reported in: QUEEN CREEK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

VISIBILITY

was driving down highway, went to let driver window up, the window slams up very fast, made this loud popping sound than falls to the bottom of door, it would not go back up or down, it really scared me didn't no what was going on. had to put foiled paper in window to keep it up. all you can here is something moving inside but window will not move. this could really be a safety issue.

Reported in: LYNCHBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

approximately 2 years ago i purchased a 2005 ford f-150 extended cab truck. i have had no problems with the truck up until this point and my truck currently has approximately 67,000 miles on it. however, approximately three (3) weeks ago i noticed my truck "sputtering" and "missing" and having some difficulty starting. i took it to the dealership (kamaaina motor's) that i purchased it from. the mechanics are now telling me that the spark plugs broke off and fell into the engine "head". they have attempted to retrieve the pieces of the spark plugs (two as they are currently reporting) but they feel that the impact of the spark plugs falling into the head may have now caused my motor to freeze up. at this point they are recommending complete engine replacement for my truck which will cost thousands of dollars. i am devastated. this is my only vehicle and i still owe money to the bank to pay it off. i don't have thousands of dollars to replace the motor and i know can't just get another loan for another car. i have been reading online about this repeated failure on ford's fault of defective spark plugs and that this is common and of no fault of the owners of the vehicles. at this point my truck is still sitting at the mechanics and is not moving and i am without a car. is there not anything that the ford company can do to be responsible for their defective productions?? i devastated by this and have no idea what i am going to do to get back into a running vehicle so i can get to work and take my kids to and from school. please help?????

Reported in: KURTISTOWN HI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

notified today that there is an issue with removing and replacing spark plugs for the ford 5.3 triton v8 3 valve engine. ford has issued a technical service bulletin tsb 08-7-6 and it is not available on your website. why? if this is indeed a manufacturers defect should it not be covered by their original warranty or the magnusen-moss warranty act and or the ucc, article 2. this procedure can be both timely and costly for a consumer. i have received quotes ranging from 250 to 1600 dollars. should the consumer be expected to shoulder the burden of this issue?

Reported in: GASTONIA NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

notified today that there is an issue with removing and replacing spark plugs for the ford 5.3 triton v8 3 valve engine. ford has issued a technical service bulletin tsb 08-7-6 and it is not available on your website. why? if this is indeed a manufacturers defect should it not be covered by their original warranty or the magnusen-moss warranty act and or the ucc, article 2. this procedure can be both timely and costly for a consumer. i have received quotes ranging from 250 to 1600 dollars. should the consumer be expected to shoulder the burden of this issue?

Reported in: GASTONIA NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

in the 2005 ford f-150 with the 5.4 liter 3 valve there is a defect pertaining to the spark plugs. in the event that you try to remove the spark plugs they tend to break off in the head possibly damaging the threads of the spark plug hole. when this occurs, ford is charging an outstanding amount of money to repair it. this problem is all over the internet and doesn't just affect the 2005 model. it is a very serious defect costing people a lot of money that i think should be placed on the manufactures plate. it is almost as if they designed this problem on purpose to make people have to bring it to their repair shop and have it fixed regardless of the price. i have personally experienced this problem along with many others and i think it is obvious that the customers are not happy with the way ford has handled the issue. spark plugs are considered to be part of preventive maintenance but this is sickening how they can get away with charging that much for a small problem. the problem was not discovered until ford had sold so many of them that it would probably take them years to correct every one. it is pretty much guaranteed that you are going to break off at least one of your plugs while trying to do this small task. as far as i know the only thing done to correct the problem was they invented a tool that will removed the broken part of the spark plug in the head, but if the threads get messed up in the process that's when it begins to start costing big bucks and it is totally the manufactures fault to begin with. please take this request for a recall seriously as i am not the only one who feels this way, just look online.

Reported in: BROOKLET GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14585K

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the vehicle has four nitto, dune grappler desert terrain tires, and line size: 285/50/r20.the contact stated that all four tires exhibited tread separation and splitting from the sidewall. the dealer where the tires were purchased advised the contact that the tires were under recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer .the manufacturer advised there was no a recall for the tires and would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 45,000 updated 10/04/10

Reported in: MEDINA OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

the front and rear drivers side windows have suddenly failed on my 2005 ford f-150. the windows suddenly roll down and are not able to roll back up.

Reported in: NORWALK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving approximately 45-50 mph, and attempting to drive around a curve the vehicle continued going straight and crashed into tree branches and mailboxes. the crash caused the vehicle's tie rod to brake. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the repair shop replaced the fender, fender emblem, windshield, sun roof glass, bug guard, left hand grill, upper bumper cover. bumper bracket, fog lamp, two tailgate scrapes. a tire, 1 strut, one sway bar and link, one lisph bracket, one fender mold, 1 mud flap, one lc knuckle, and one lower control arm. a police report was filed. the contact stated no one was injured. the approximate failure mileage 86,000 and the current mileage was 90,061.

Reported in: LIVINSTON MANOR NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150, power window regulator failure. driver's side 2 years ago now passenger side. no known cause. first one replaced under warranty. out of warranty and not replaced psngr. side yet.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while the vehicle was parked, the driver side air bag deployed. he stated that there was a loud noise when the air bag deployed and his clothes were stained from the material in the air bag. the vehicle was towed to and was currently at an authorized ford dealer. the approximate failure and current mileages were 65,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTIONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12225N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i am the owner of a 2005 ford f150 supercab truck. i recently had another power window regulator fail on my vehicle. this failure occurred while i was driving down the road at a speed of about 35mph. this is the second regulator that has been replaced on this vehicle (the first one occurred three years ago). when this failure occurs the window just drops completely down into the door with no warning. when this failure occurs while you are driving it causes a very big distraction to the driver and passengers of the vehicle. three years ago, when the first regulator failed, i had my vehicle parked (luckily at home) and i noticed that the window was in the down position. i recalled rolling the window up when i parked my vehicle, so i got in it to put the window in the up position. after turning the ignition on and pressing the up button, nothing happened. this time it was the drivers window. i am very fortunate to have not parked my vehicle in a public place when this failure occurred because it would have given anyone access to the inside of my vehicle. although the failures did not result in any injury or losses, this is a very important issue concerning vehicle safety. i conducted some internet research on this issue and it appears that other 2004-2005 f150 owners have had the same issue with these window regulators. i am very concerned that the remaining 2 windows will fail over time. on both occasions, i took my vehicle to the local dealership to have a replacement window regulator installed. one of the regulator replacements was covered under warranty and the most recent one was not. this repair cost was $220. i feel that this is an issue that regular maintenance nor normal vehicle care could prevent. this is a definite equipment flaw that the owner has no warning of when it will occur. therefore i feel that these regulators should be investigated because it poses a safety issue to the vehicle owner as well as other drivers on the roadway.

Reported in: ST. FRANCISVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the f-150 was parked in the carport attached to my son's house. it had been parked and not running for at least 3 hours. a passerby noticed the truck on fire and tried to wake all occupants in the house(duplex). at 5 a.m on 9/11/2008. my son never left the house. his body was found just inside the house by the carport door. the fire was coming from someplace in the engine compartment. due to my sons employment with the military at that time and living on post there has been extensive investigation into this incident. i can supply further data when asked. i hadn't been allowed to see any of the investigative info until the military completed their investigation. that is the reason for the long delay in reporting this incident.

Reported in: MULBERRY IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150 passenger window fell and cost 300.00 to repair. two weeks later the drivers window fell, haven't had it repaired yet. only 22000 miles on vehicle.

Reported in: HARVEST AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12595N

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving at 5 mph, the air bags independently deployed without being involved in a crash. the contact sustained bruises to his left hand. the dealer would not provide any assistance and advised that the vehicle would be repaired at the contact¿s expense. the vehicle was not repaired or investigated for the cause of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 98,000.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W15N

VISIBILITY

my complaint is in regards to the window regulators of my 2005 ford f150 supercrew 4x4. i have now had the front driver and rear right regulators fail due to no fault of my own. the rear right failure occurred last fall (august 2009) while going through a car wash with my family in the vehicle. without any warning, my daughter started screaming as her window fell inside the door. thankfully, there were no injuries, but i did have wet children and wet interior. of course, the carwash denied any wrongdoing and suggested i contact ford. in doing so, ford stated that nhtsa did not issue a recall, so they were not required to fix/repair at their own cost. not having the funds available, i tore the door panel open, slid the window back up in the track, and wedged a piece of pvc pipe to keep the glass in place. not a great solution...but much better than what ford offered to do. the most recent incident occurred saturday, july 11, 2010, mid-afternoon. my family and i were traveling to a community function. while driving, i heard what sounded like a shotgun go off next to my ear. our initial thought was we hit something on the road or an animal ran into us. i stopped and got out of the truck, but did not see any damage. at that point i didn't know what to think. we continued on to our function without any further issues. when we arrived back at the vehicle later in the afternoon, i started to roll down the windows while the a/c coiled off and thud...the front driver window fell down. i knew exactly what happened. tore into the door when we got home and found that the window regulator pulley failed in this window also. so, i pushed the glass back up and wedged another piece of pvc pipe. aside from the ringing in my ear the remainder of the afternoon from the "gunshot", there were no injuries. from my research on the internet, this appears to be a very common problem that ford refuses to address. i would appreciate your help and research in this matter.

Reported in: MONROEVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

my 2005 ford f-150 front passenger side window fell in the door. while driving down a smooth road in a residential area i heard a huge crack, then the window literally fell in the door and would not come up. the crack sounded like a gunshot and could have resulted in serious injuries. repairs from the ford dealer are estimated at 400 or more dollars.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the driver side window became loose and fell inside the door. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the window regulator was replaced. a few months later the passenger side window exhibited the exact same failure. the regulator was replaced on the passenger side by the dealer. the contact has not contacted ford motor company. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. the vin was not available. the current mileage was approximately 75,000.

Reported in: BOGART GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulator broke with window down ,safety issue.

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

stopped for fuel after fueling started the vehicle, put the truck in gear rolled about 10 feet when i braked before entering into traffic the driver side airbag deployed while i was completely stopped. the deployment caused minor cuts and bruising to both wrist and my chest.

Reported in: ALVARADO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12235N

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake pedal on 2005 f150 fades even with brand new pads installed.

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

CHILD SEAT

seat will not recline enough. baby's head was just hanging over held up with the chest strap. his face was red and i'm afraid that he would have been suffocated had i not taken him out when i did. i took the seat to health department to verify it was installed correctly, and it was. the instructions say to put a rolled towel under the front of the seat to help with reclining, but it was very unsteady when i did that. the seat was in a ford truck that has pretty flat seats so the recline function shouldn't have been a problem. i have 2 pictures of him in the seat with his head hanging forward.

Reported in: GREAT BEND KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505F

INTERIOR LIGHTING

light bulb attached to transmission placement window in console, detaches and burns other wires and what ever else it can inside console, then burns through side of console releasing smoke into cab of vehicle ,in the end you have an extra light sticking out the side of the console between the drivers seat.

Reported in: WILSONVILLE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14V16K

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

light bulb attached to transmission placement window in console, detaches and burns other wires and what ever else it can inside console, then burns through side of console releasing smoke into cab of vehicle ,in the end you have an extra light sticking out the side of the console between the drivers seat.

Reported in: WILSONVILLE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14V16K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 extended cab fx4 i was closing my drivers side window when i heard a loud pop, then the window fell through the door seal. now the window is stuck in the down position inside the door.

Reported in: MARYSVILLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1) no particular event preceded this failure. 2) passenger power window fell down due to failed window regulator plastic part on 2005 ford f-150 fx4 supercab with 32k miles while parked outside at workplace. luckily the consequences were limited but could have been much worse, such as theft, interior damage due to weather, or a passenger safety hazard. 3) failure was corrected by replacing entire window regulator mechanism.

Reported in: MALABAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX045X5K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

while leaving to go to work i got in my truck (2005 f-150) and started it. waited a few seconds to warm up the motor, and went to put in reverse (never put into gear) airbag deployed. my right hand including thumb and 1st finger was injured with lacerations. i took pictures and went to ford dealer while still bleeding and shocked and stunned of what had happened. dealer wanted me to pay out of pocket 1,300 plus some dollars or to claim on insurance. insurance wouldn't pay for it because there no collisions.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

passenger window fell into the door with no warning at all. i was driving at the time and it caused a big distraction. this is the 2nd failure of the window regulator on this vehicle.

Reported in: PALM COAST FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12555N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

paid my toll for the bridge crossing went to roll up driver side door , heard a loud pop plus glass breakage and my window began to fall into the door.

Reported in: PATTERSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that he was at a complete stop when the air bags deployed. the contact sustained major injuries to his stomach. the dealer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle. they also stated that they would like to inspect the vehicle to determine why the air bags deployed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 87000.

Reported in: MCALESTER OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W65N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

hi i have a 2005 ford f150 that the window regulator let go and the glass just fell down its the third regulator i have had to replace 2 fronts and one rear.

Reported in: DARTMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f150 with 45k miles on it i was driving down the road at about 30mph and all of the sudden the driver side window fell down all by itself no warning nothing. scared the heck out of my wife. it appears it is a common issue and that ford is aware they have the issue but refuse to do anything. it cost $450.00 to replace the regulator and judging by what i read this will not be the last time i have to do this if i keep the car. i have had too many issues for so few miles.

Reported in: THE COLONY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

twice the passengers side windows have just fallen, once in the parking lot during work, the other while traveling to work on the road. this is 2005 f150 vehicle, both windows are seldom used. my mother has a 2004 f150 vehicle, and both window in the front have fallen, both times she was on the interstate, which scared her both times, she is seventy three.

Reported in: CHERRYVILLE , NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14585K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have been changing out my regulators for my f-150 5.4 liter xlt 2005 since 2008. total amount of times is up to three and today 08-16-2010 my driver side window is now stuck in the down position. coming home from work driving the speed limit on the highway today i was rolling down my window and then heard a crack and then it wouldn't roll back up. well i knew what the sound ment because i have had to change all the other three windows in my truck and heard the same noise when it happened to them. total amount of money spent on just the first three window regulators and labor $1,062.54, that's not counting what i'm about to spend the forth time on my drivers side window. i was told and on the receipts it has replaced with new parts, did not see the old parts that were taken out though. this is getting old, is there anybody out there that can stop this. i know that i'm not the only one that this is effecting.

Reported in: LEMOORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

rear right window fall down inside door while i was driving on the freeway and the left rear window did the same thing in april of this year, i had the first one repaired for about $300.00. ford has a defective window regulator.

Reported in: ANDERSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated while driving approximately 5-10 mph and attempting a turn, the driver side mirror was obstructing her view of anything on the drivers side of the vehicle. the contact stated the outside trim of the door was also obstructing her view of the left side when attempting a turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would attempt to shift into four-wheel drive independently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was found that water was leaking through the front chassis in front of the four-wheel drive and corroding the solenoids. the dealer ordered the necessary parts to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage is 83,000. updated 11/10/10

Reported in: WEST MINISTER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

when operating the power window of my 2005 ford f-150 there was a sudden bang and the window fell down inside the door cavity. researching this on the internet i have found that many others have had the same failure. ford has so far refused to do anything other than charge hundreds of dollars to the consumer for repairs to these failed power windows. in many, many cases as soon as one window fails the others begin to fail within weeks. i urge you to fully investigate and use your authority and influence with ford motor company to initiate a recall.

Reported in: NOVI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

7 of 8 spark plugs broke off while changing out on my vehical this is crazy heard alot of complaints.

Reported in: SULPHUR LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 8 spark plugs broke off while changing out on my vehical this is crazy heard alot of complaints.

Reported in: SULPHUR LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that when accelerating from low speeds of 15-25 mph, the vehicle would vibrate excessively, causing the transmission to shift hard. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for them to inspect and diagnose the vehicle for repairs. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Reported in: MOUNT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light came on with code p0442 indicating evap emission control system small leak. mechanic performed smoke test and found severed fuel line on top of the fuel tank. it appears the line was faulty in that it was relatively protected on top of the fuel tank. also, this line is directly adjacent to the muffler which is a potential fire hazard.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact was driving approximately 5 -10 mph when he smelled a burning odor. the vehicle was maneuvered off the roadway and the engine began to exhibit an unusually high increase in engine rpms. suddenly, a fire ignited from underneath the hood. the engine was turned off and the contact immediately extinguished the heavy flames until the fire department arrived to assist. the entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. the cause of the fire was not determined. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: PACE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driver side power window fell down on my 2005 f150 ford truck. window will not roll up. this is very unsafe. after research i was able to get the new ford window regulator and fix the problem. the sad part it could have happened with my kids in the truck or on a trip or in the rain or desert with soaring heat.

Reported in: LA MESA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while attempting to raise the passenger side window the contact noticed that the window had suddenly fell into the door of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed and one year prior to the failure the contact noticed that the driver side window experienced the same failure. the current and failure mileages were 65000.

Reported in: CONWAY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to respond to the contact's attempts to accelerate. the vehicle would slowly accelerate and would feel as if it were dragging. when the failure occurred, the vehicle would not accelerate over 10mph. the dealer cleaned the throttle body and the repair briefly corrected the failure before recurring. the dealer then advised that the entire throttle body would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000 and the current mileage was approximately 94,000.

Reported in: BUCLWALD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 truck. while driving 35-40 mph the vehicle the vehicle was skipping and jumping and it was later towed to a local mechanic who had to remove the engine head in order to reach the spark plugs. the mechanic could not get all of the spark plugs out of the vehicle and referred him back to the dealer. the local mechanic repaired the vehicle for $900 since the dealer wanted to charge $2800 to repair the vehicle. the contact stated that because of the design of the vehicle the spark plugs were difficult to reach. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: DECATUR AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12545F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 ford f150 pick-up drivers side window made a loud bang when i went to roll it up. i was driving when this happened and was very startled, almost hitting the car next to me. i looked for a website to fix it and found they have several issues with their electric windows. add one more.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

my 2005 ford f150 pick-up drivers side window made a loud bang when i went to roll it up. i was driving when this happened and was very startled, almost hitting the car next to me. i looked for a website to fix it and found they have several issues with their electric windows. add one more.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

on three different occasions, i have had my window slam down suddenly while driving. once i was driving 45mph and once i was actually doing at least 65 mph on the freeway. it nearly caused me to crash twice. today my husband was driving and the same thing happened. after only researching for approximately 15 minutes, i have seen several complaints regarding this matter. many complaints posted on your site have occurred within the last 30 days! there are also several on google. is someone waiting for an injury or death before they take action?! at this point it has only cost my family money and nerves. i hope it never has and never will cost someone a family member. will your office be held accountable for not acting on these complaints? will anyone? or does an injury have to occur first? please make ford recall the window regulator!

Reported in: CITRUS HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535F

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 . while driving 35 mph the vehicle's tires bounced on gravel and hit a tree. the air bags did not deploy. the contact and passenger sustained face and wrist injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. there was no police report. the vehicle was towed to a junk yard. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure and current mileages were 63482.

Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving at any speed the vehicle stalled and the dashboard light illuminated indicating that the throttle body caused the failure to occur. the contact shifted into neutral gear, turned the vehicle off and was able to restart it. the dealer stated that the vehicle didn't have any related recalls. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure mileage was 58,020, and the current mileage was 58,040.

Reported in: AVON IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

driver side power window is having issues rolling up. will roll down fine, but when i go to roll it up, gets stuck halfway through. i have to grab top of the window to force it back all the way up. i had this problem 2 years ago when truck was under warranty and dealer replaced free of charge. now i'm already having the same issue only 2 years later- i read a ton of posts on the web and it looks like this is an ongoing problem with fords and should be something that should be recalled. there are reports of windows shattering on the highway for being only rolled up halfway when the window would not roll up- also what if i get stuck in a bad part of town, like compton, ca and my window won't roll up?

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driver side power window is having issues rolling up. will roll down fine, but when i go to roll it up, gets stuck halfway through. i have to grab top of the window to force it back all the way up. i had this problem 2 years ago when truck was under warranty and dealer replaced free of charge. now i'm already having the same issue only 2 years later- i read a ton of posts on the web and it looks like this is an ongoing problem with fords and should be something that should be recalled. there are reports of windows shattering on the highway for being only rolled up halfway when the window would not roll up- also what if i get stuck in a bad part of town, like compton, ca and my window won't roll up?

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

/i have a 2005 ford f150. i have had to replace 3 window regulators in it. on thurs 9/9/10 the third one went out. there must be a problem with these parts. i'm waiting for the fourth one to break. it is very scary to be driving and hear a loud bang. it sounds like somebody threw a boulder at the side of you truck and then the window falls into the door.

Reported in: NEW RIVER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

in august 2007 i was driving on the highway when i heard a loud bang and my driver window fell down into the door. very scary and very dangerous. living in arizona in august the average temperatures are above 100. not only was i scared but hot and sweaty.

Reported in: NEW RIVER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

on october 30, 2008 i went over a speed bump and heard a loud bang. when i stopped my truck i noticed my front passenger window was slowly coming down by itself. another broken window regulator thanks to ford.

Reported in: NEW RIVER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

normal use of windows. three of four electric windows have failed. one motor has been replaced.

Reported in: FORT PAYNE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W55K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1. i was driving 35 mph home from the dog park and the window popped when i was closing it. 2. this window regulator failure has happened to my ford 150 six times. i have to take apart the paneling and place a piece of wood to hold up the window because i can't afford 400 dollars each time this happens. drive window once, rear driver side passenger two times, right passenger rear window once and the back window middle slider two times. 3. the corrections taken for past regulator failures is to get the piece replaced from the manufacturer ford. yes i have the bad parts.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph and closing the window. once the window was closed, there was a loud abnormal bang. the window immediately dropped into the door panel and shattered. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a cable within the door panel fractured. the vehicle was repaired. approximately two years later, the failure recurred on the front passenger side window yet the window did not shatter. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure nor repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have had issues with a "clunk" sound when the window rolls all the way up. today as the window went up there was an even louder "clunk" sound and then the window slowly sunk back into the door. it was so loud that it sounded as if the glass itself broke causing me to flinch away. luckily there were no injuries associated with it. the problem is with the window regulator. apparently there are hundreds/thousands of complaints of similar issues with the 2004/2005 models. when i called the ford dealership and described the problem they immediately knew what it was and said that it was common.

Reported in: SEBASTIAN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W55K

AIR BAGS

i have a 2005 ford f-150. when i started my truck last week and put it into drive to pull away from my parking spot my airbag deployed. i have taken my truck in and they told me chaffed wires caused the problem.

Reported in: HERMITAGE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

as i was driving down a major highway in south carolina, i felt like my transmission might be slipping in my 2005 ford f-150. i took it immediately to a local and reputable mechanic who tested the transmission and subsequently informed me that it was the engine, specifically the spark plugs. in their investigation it was determined that 4 of my 8 spark plugs were broken. they had to use a special tool, developed by ford just for this "problem", in order to extract the broken plugs. the mechanic stated that ford should have to recall these or forced to reimburse consumers for the expensive repairs due to a design error. upon researching on-line, i was totally amazed at how many and how much a problem people have had with these plugs and the consumer is paying for their defect. this is not right. the total cost for this repair for me was $358.55. tell me how many other cars or trucks require this type of repair to replace spark plugs? i would l like for your agency to investigate the number of repairs consumers have had to make because of this defect. [xxx] sc drivers license no. [xxx] vin [xxx] thank you for investigating this defect. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

POWER TRAIN

as i was driving down a major highway in south carolina, i felt like my transmission might be slipping in my 2005 ford f-150. i took it immediately to a local and reputable mechanic who tested the transmission and subsequently informed me that it was the engine, specifically the spark plugs. in their investigation it was determined that 4 of my 8 spark plugs were broken. they had to use a special tool, developed by ford just for this "problem", in order to extract the broken plugs. the mechanic stated that ford should have to recall these or forced to reimburse consumers for the expensive repairs due to a design error. upon researching on-line, i was totally amazed at how many and how much a problem people have had with these plugs and the consumer is paying for their defect. this is not right. the total cost for this repair for me was $358.55. tell me how many other cars or trucks require this type of repair to replace spark plugs? i would l like for your agency to investigate the number of repairs consumers have had to make because of this defect. [xxx] sc drivers license no. [xxx] vin [xxx] thank you for investigating this defect. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150 pickup truck. the contact started the vehicle and the front driver side air bag deployed independently. the contact sustained minor injuries to his arm and chest from the air bag. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the dealer was called and the contact informed the dealer of the failure. the dealer advised the contact that he would have to seek advisement from the manufacturer. the contact stated that he used a pocket knife to remove the remainder of the air bag from the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000. updated 10/28/10. *j updated 10/28/10

Reported in: GILBERT SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W65N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150 power window regulators for both the driver's side and passenger's side failed within the same week. while driving at highway speeds the windows collapsed into the doors causing a loud noise. subsequently the windows would not roll back up. regulators needed to be replaced for both.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

after closing the door in a driveway, the drivers side window suddenly fell into the door panel. the window could not be raised to the closed position. the window regulator with part number 4l3z-1823201-ca had to be replaced at a total cost of $553. this could have been a very unsafe condition had it happened while driving in bad weather conditions or while driving in an area where there is a concern for personal safety.

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulator failure, i have replaced the regulator on the passenger side door now the driver side failed. i call ford customer care but they will not fix it.

Reported in: MORRISON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14525F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

while driving on the highway at a speed of 55-65. i thought i was shot at causing me to be distracted from my driving. when i pulled over to see if i was shot or if something hit my car i noticed my left hand rear window was down in the door. this occurred yesterday 9/27/10. when i returned home i pulled off the panel and found that the window regulator in my 2005 ford f150 was not working. after inquiring about repairing this i noticed that this problem with ford's window regulators is an ongoing issue and that there is a number of complaints by patrons replacing up to four windows in one vehicle. this is certainly a safety issue and an insurance issue regarding accidents and theft of vehicle and property. these windows fall at any given time while parked or driving. this issue needs to be investigated for sure! when i thought i was shot at it scared me so bad especially in these times when you have shooters out there on the freeways and highways. these car manufactures are using faulty parts to these regulators for the windows and warranties and will not cover them as the parts are not warranted. i can't imagine someone getting killed or in an accident over a small plastic part in a window regulator. please address this situation. a total recall of these window regulators has to be addressed.

Reported in: PEARBLOSSOM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505F

VISIBILITY

2005 f150 just replaced the second window regulator in the past 4 months. driving down the highway heard a loud snap and window fell into the door. this is a costly and concerning problem.

Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving, my 2005 f-150 would suddenly act as if the transmission was in neutral. the wrench symbol on the gauge panel would illuminate, but the engine was still running. the only way to clear the problem was to pull over, put car in park, shut engine off, restart engine and shift to drive. luckily this never happened on the highway, but it could have led to a serious accident. i had the truck repaired, and the dealership had to replace the throttle body. this is not covered under warranty according to the dealership. truck has only 58,800 miles on it. i have seen this issue on this site and others and nhtsa really should investigate this issue.

Reported in: STOUGHTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving my 2005 ford f150 fx4 and traveling at approximately 45 mph when all of a sudden my front driver's side window came crashing down. i was shocked not knowing at all what was going on. i momentarily had little or no control of the vehicle due to my sudden shock and confusion. once i had realized that the window had basically just fallen from its closed position, i was furious. furious that something as simple as a window suddenly crashing open, almost caused me to crash into oncoming traffic, endangering my life as well as my wife's and others on the road. i know this may not seem very dangerous, but put yourself in the driver's seat and imagine your window being shot out while traveling 45mph. it was terrifying, and i am lucky not to have had a more serious incident. i immediately drove my vehicle to the nearest ford dealer. to my dismay, the service manager informed me that there was not a current recall for this situation and i would need to have a new window regulator installed. basically, the window regulator failed, which caused the window to crash down. after researching this problem, i have found that thousands of others have had this same issue (some multiple times) with either the 2004 or 2005 year models. this is absolutely a serious problem with this model and needs to be addressed immediately. ford needs to issue a safety recall now to make this right for the loyal customers.

Reported in: BLOOMINGDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f150 window regulator failure 3rd window regulator to fail.

Reported in: VALDOSTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14585K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was driving down the highway in my f150 when my driver side window drop making a loud noise. i almost lost control of the vehicle and my 3 yr in the back seat was very frightened. we were 3hours from home. i was able to drive but we hit a thunderstorm 1 hour from home. it was very hard to control my vehicle and i went to the nearest gas station to weight out the storm. there have been over 1,000 complaints filed and probably is only the tip of the iceberg. this part which is the regulator needs to be recalled.

Reported in: TOPEKA KS || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

on my way home from work one day while driving down the interstate, i decided to get a little fresh air so i rolled my drivers side window down. when i tried to roll it back up there was a loud grinding sound and a pop. after this my window slammed down inside the door. i was so startled that i almost lost control of my vehicle. once i got home, i took apart my door and found that the power window regulator had broken. i called the ford service dept only to find out the repair cost would be in excess of $300. i found the part through a napa dealer and repaired the problem myself for around $150.00 since this incidence my passenger side window and rear passenger side window have both slammed down. i now know the familiar sound of the window regulator about to fail. every time this happens i am out of pocket for $150 plus my time to repair. this seems to be a re-occurring problem with 05 ford 150 owners and ford should be responsible. i could have easily over corrected my vehicle upon being startled and injured myself or someone else.

Reported in: RAYVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the driver side window regulator on my 05 ford f-150 failed in april of this year, a week later the passenger side window broke. the truck was just parked in my driveway, this doesn't seem right to me. i have heard many stories of this happening to so many people. something has to be done about this. this is a $400 repair and some of us can't afford this. please help us!

Reported in: PRAIRIE GROVE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f 150 window regulator failure, loud snap then window comes straight down with no way to close it. 2 of 4 so far, 50% failure isn't too good.

Reported in: DORAL FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

on september 20, 2010, the window regulator failed abruptly while i was driving my 2005 ford f150 at 55 mph. the front passenger window fell into the door without warning. on october 13, 2010, the rear driver's side window failed in the same fashion. both incidents struck me as very dangerous with a comparably high probability to cause an accident. after this last incident, i reviewed the numerous websites dedicated to this issue and the concern expressed by many drivers that ford has refused to respond to what is clearly a grave safety hazard. why has nhtsa not addressed this issue? .

Reported in: LUCAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

VISIBILITY

driver side window was in the up position but dropped into the panel while the vehicle was in motion. vehicle was taken to the garage where i was informed the window regulator was bad. window could have shattered, injuring driver and passenger in the back seat, or, causing an accident.

Reported in: WAYNESVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

my 2005 ford f-150 lariat 5.4l sounds like a diesel, i was told this is a very common problem with f-150's within 2003-2006. this is a result of either cam phasers or bad lifters.

Reported in: RUSHFORD MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

this has happened 4 different occasions, a sudden shaking of vehicle and 4 th time the vehicle shook all over. at first, thought i was having a tire go down but after pulling off road each time, getting out and checking found nothing and then after a restart everything was ok. after i got home after this last spell i started reading on internet and most comments pointed toward parking brake problem. after thinking back it seems like i used the parking brake before each time this happened. i was preparing to replace rotors,pads & parking brake shoes too (yesterday) but after taking everything apart (my mechanic) we did not find any thing wrong with these components. there was probably 3/4 pads left and parking brake was good. the only thing was a lot of brake dust, so we cleaned everything with brake cleaner and put everything back together. hopefully this will cure the problem. everything that i read, was expecting the parking brake shoes to come out in pieces but not in this case. this is the only problem after owning this 2005 f150 for over 2 years and being the 2nd owner with low mileage. this just seems to be bad design, rotor & parking brake together. other than this problem very satisfied with vehicle.

Reported in: ELKINS WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

PARKING BRAKE

this has happened 4 different occasions, a sudden shaking of vehicle and 4 th time the vehicle shook all over. at first, thought i was having a tire go down but after pulling off road each time, getting out and checking found nothing and then after a restart everything was ok. after i got home after this last spell i started reading on internet and most comments pointed toward parking brake problem. after thinking back it seems like i used the parking brake before each time this happened. i was preparing to replace rotors,pads & parking brake shoes too (yesterday) but after taking everything apart (my mechanic) we did not find any thing wrong with these components. there was probably 3/4 pads left and parking brake was good. the only thing was a lot of brake dust, so we cleaned everything with brake cleaner and put everything back together. hopefully this will cure the problem. everything that i read, was expecting the parking brake shoes to come out in pieces but not in this case. this is the only problem after owning this 2005 f150 for over 2 years and being the 2nd owner with low mileage. this just seems to be bad design, rotor & parking brake together. other than this problem very satisfied with vehicle.

Reported in: ELKINS WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 f-150 window regulator failures. rear driver side failed 9/2009 (60000 miles), front passenger side failed 10/2010 (72000 miles). both failures occurred without cause with the window suddenly falling into the door.

Reported in: DUBUQUE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535F

VISIBILITY

my driver's side window on my 2005 ford f-150 won't roll up anymore. while doing research for parts i noticed that this is a very common problem with this particular vehicle. the part that is used is defective and should be recalled. it is unsafe for my babies and myself to have to constantly have the window down. the cost to fix the problem is around $500-$900 dollars. i am afraid that in the event of an accident i or my children could be seriously injured without the window in place. ford needs to take responsibility and correct a defect.

Reported in: TEMECULA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555K

AIR BAGS

i had just shifted into reverse, and looking over my right shoulder began backing out of a business parking lot, when suddenly the driver side air bag deployed. i experienced cuts and bruising to my left forearm and a redness appearance of my left side neck and face.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"electronic throttle control" failure causes the engine to lose all power, power steering is inoperable and vehicle must be stopped, ignition turned off and on again before vehicle is able to proceed. this has happened on 4 occasions in the past year with no warning. this defect poses a seriously dangerous situation, especially at highway speeds, as the operator has no control over the vehicle until able to pull to the side, turn ignition off and then restart the engine. ford service says they are unaware of this problem but, it is reported numerous times in forums on ford vehicle safety as a $500-$600 repair. this doesn't seem like a normal wear & tear issue but rather a factory defect that ford should address before someone is injured?

Reported in: WALKERTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f150. while driving three days ago i heard a loud pop and suddenly my front passenger side window was gone, it had fallen into the door. the motor still runs, but the window is stuck in the down position. today while starting my truck, the driver's side window did the same thing, a loud pop then the window slid slowly into the door. the motor still runs on this one as well, but does not move the window. so now i have two windows that are inside the door that will not go up.

Reported in: VILLAS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX04W65K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving approximately 20-25 mph the passenger side window fell into the door. he stated that a year and a half earlier that the driver's side window also fell into the door. when the first failure occurred, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the actuator and the cables for $150. the vehicle was being repaired a second time when the complaint was filed. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 49,172.

Reported in: LOS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the spark plugs in the engine popped out of the cylinder head which indicated that there was not enough thread on the spark plugs. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the spark plugs were replaced. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Reported in: GAFFNEY SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W35K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i own a 2005 ford f150 5.4 automatic w/ 63,000. unexpected failure of transmission caused by, as dealer stated, a degradation of a bearing which came loose and became lodged in side of the transmission. i replied to the ford service manager does this mean that what caused the failure was a defective part, he answered yes and gave me the quote for a new transmission. i have done some research and have found over 6,000 cases of customers with same issue( no towing, proper maintenance intervals and documentation, etc.) yet investigation is being conducted to find solution to the premature failure. talked to 3 nationally known transmission repair facilities and they also have stated numerous problems with the 4r75w and 4r70e/w transmission that ford is installing in its vehicles, primarily with the exact same symptoms.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. upon starting the vehicle, the front driver side air bag suddenly deployed. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: BINGHAMTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W05N

WHEELS

after noticing a low tire my driver was attempting to air it up but to no avail and we noticed it was leaking at a weld on the rim. we took it to a dealer and was told it was cracked about a third of the way around the rim where the center was welded to the outer rim. i had to buy a replacement wheel but our concern is that this might happen again. if it had cracked much farther the outer rim would have separated from the vehicle. has this problem been reported before. thank you curtis peterman alexander mechanical kansas city, mo

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while the contact was driving approximately 10 mph and attempting to slow down, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that updates needed to be made to the computer. the updates were made but the failure continued. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Reported in: BOYNE CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the left front window regulator failed and window fell down into door 06/09/2010 at 39738 miles. causing the vehicle to be vulnerable to theft. (at the time vehicle was parked overnight) repair at the dealer was $384.00 - second failure was to the right front window regulator while driving. 11-13-2010 @ 61400 miles loud pop while window was being rolled up. window dropped into door. this action caused an immediate distraction to me while driving the vehicle. this could be very unsafe and cause an accident! i truly believe these regulators are not sufficiently designed to reliable standards. i believe ford should be made to replace the regulators with a new designed part at no cost to the customer. there are hundreds if not thousands of testimonials for this bad order part. ford is not willing to aid in this matter.

Reported in: APPLE VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12WX5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150. had window regulator replaced in may for driver's window. just had passenger window roll down on its own on the highway during a thunderstorm. i was in the backseat while my husband and father-in-law were in the front. i was drenched, as was the interior. i contacted ford and they basically said "not our problem", i can't afford the $500+ it costs to get it fixed, especially when i have talked to numerous people who have had the same problems. this is obviously an ongoing issue with them and i can't understand why ford hasn't been forced to do a recall. what if someone in the backseat was hit by a hailstone? what if the glass had shattered and hit that child? what if the window went down while at an intersection and someone had carjacked me? i could be dead because ford wants to put out shoddy work and not stand behind it. i have had other issues with this truck, but this is the worst. my handle for the tilt steering wheel broke off after 6 months, the back part of the side mirror fell off while i was driving to work one morning. please do whatever has to be done to force a recall.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag deployed without warning. the dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance as well. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000. updated 01/11/11*lj

Reported in: FLOWER MOUND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12525N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the engine fail safe light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stopped on a railroad track. the contact stated that the failure alsmost caused a crash. the vehicle would not move although the engine was still running. the failure could not be diagnosed by the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Reported in: MILLERS CREEK NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

we owned a 2005 f150 vehicle. we purchase the vehicle 2004 and the drivers side window's regulated failed a loud sound was heard and the window came down by itself. today 12/10/2010 the passenger side front window did the same thing. we are now out of warranty and with no money to pay for the window. there has being so many complains in the internet about this particular issue that if the research is done you will find this is a defect since before the 2005 were made. i don't believe that the consumer has to pay for a manufacture defect of this kind.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure was intermittent. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would inspect the vehicle. there were no warning lights prior to the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: NOVATO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5K

VISIBILITY

webasto - hollandia 700 series sunroof blew off truck going 70 miles per hour. the vehicle is a 2005 ford f-150 king ranch super crew. on 12/26/2010 - while traveling with my wife and child from jacksonville, fl. to atlanta, ga.and on i-10 west, 5 miles from i-75 north when my sunroof suddenly ripped off the top of my truck. the sunshade was also ripped out instantaneously. fortunately the car behind me was far enough back to swerve and avoid be hit by the glass panel and sunshade. i recovered the glass panel and sunshade.

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14585K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

power window regulator failed and now i have duct tape on my window b/c i can't afford the repair.

Reported in: NOVI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

EQUIPMENT

original flywheel broken. told will cost $1k to $1,4k to replace that and starter b/c flywheel 'probably' damaged starter. truck won't start sometimes, and grinds when i try to start it. was stranded 2 times and had to be towed.

Reported in: NOVI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

original flywheel broken. told will cost $1k to $1,4k to replace that and starter b/c flywheel 'probably' damaged starter. truck won't start sometimes, and grinds when i try to start it. was stranded 2 times and had to be towed.

Reported in: NOVI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

spark plugs breaking off in engine head because of poor design. just happened to me and after looking around the internet it has happened to a lot of people and now the service department of my local ford dealership says it common and now they are charging me becuase they broke it and its common.

Reported in: EPHRATA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

spark plugs breaking off in engine head because of poor design. just happened to me and after looking around the internet it has happened to a lot of people and now the service department of my local ford dealership says it common and now they are charging me becuase they broke it and its common.

Reported in: EPHRATA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was emitting an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel. the odor was most prominent when the vehicle was at a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also contacted the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. no further assistance was offered. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle failure and current mileages was 87,240.

Reported in: MARTINSBURG WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565F

POWER TRAIN

on certain model ford vehicles using their 5.4 liter engine (which includes ford/lincoln models) the spark plugs are of a 3 part design which will separate and shoot out of the top of the engine while running causing serious injury or even death and extensive damage to the engine. ford is aware of this problem as i have been told by several service managers but ford refuses to do anything about it because for every vehicle repair is a 1500.00 repair bill for the dealer/ford. for people whom don't have 1500.00 to replace spark plugs which should be a 50.00 repair, they remain at risk.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 f150 just dies without any warning. driving down the hwy and just dies. it happens frequently, just dies, it always takes a few tries to get it restarted. we were told that the throttle body needs to be replaced. we know at least 4 other familys that also have 2005 f150's and they have experienced the same problem. my co-worker has hers in the ford shop right now and they are charging 1300.00 to fix it. it seems to me that with all of the complaints this should be a safety recall and replaced by ford co.

Reported in: MUNFORD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W95K

POWER TRAIN

truck would idle extremely bad, when you cut it off it wouldn't start. this started happening on friday, december 31, 2010. i took the truck to firestone and they run a diagnostic test which at the time did not show the throttle body problem because the "check engine" light was not on at the time. however, firestone replaced the fuel filter, did a tune up and replaced the battery and removed the gas tank to clean it but this still did not resolve the problem and this cost me $369. the truck was then taken to a ford dealership and on the way there the "check engine" light did come on. the dealership advised us after the diagnostic test that we needed a throttle body and electronic egr valve which will cost $1330.00.

Reported in: SOMERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12255N

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

i have a 05 ford f150 and my differential has gone out and needs to be rebuilt i had this issue while under warranty but ford always found excuses and now that its out of warranty i started to research and i have found alot of complaints where people complain of loud noise and vibrations at the above speeds of 45mph. *ln

Reported in: SWEETWATER TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the consumer stated the driver's side window fell into the door, then the front passenger side window fell into the door a few months later. the dealer replaced the regulator assembly on the front driver's side window at no charge because it was still under warranty. the front passenger window was not covered because the warranty had just run out. the driver's side rear window glass fell inside the door in 2010. the back window quit working just after the warranty ran out. we never got it repaired. each repair cost us over $300.

Reported in: HARKER HEIGHTS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

WHEELS

my ford f-150, 2005 model has a wheel bearing defect that causes bearing failure and brake wobble due to the weak bearings that's on 2004-2009 ford f-150- 2wd trucks. the bearings can't be changed unless you purchase the entire installation (rotors, abs hub bearing and one-time use nut.) ford knows that the bearings are weak but will not authorize a repair unless you use original equipment. ford put out a bulletin to use 4x4 parts on the 2wd vehicle. the 4x4 parts includes 3 pieces which included a more durable and harder bearing than what comes on the 2wd. there is only one place in texas that will due this repair (just brakes.) the repair is 300.00 per side but is a permanent fix for the weak bearings. also each part can be change individually. ford will sell you the parts but they will not make this repair to your vehicle. the bearings have a constant humming noise and the biggest mistake that is made is that. the nut is not change when the breaks are bearings are replaced. by not changing the nut the torque value can't be reached again. i had this repair done at just brakes and my truck hasn't riden this well in 2 yrs. ford needs to be requested to reimburse all owners that have had this problem. it is a very dangerous matter.

Reported in: GRAND PRAIRIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W75F

STRUCTURE:BODY

poor quality paint on my 2005 ford f-150. it has begun peeling and exposing the primer.

Reported in: CAMBY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

attempted to have spark plugs changed in accordance with vehicle maintenance manual at 100,000 mile. while this was being done 3 factory installed motorcraft spark plugs broke off. as a result i was charged a total of almost $700 for the removal of these broken plugs. the dealership technician informed me that 100% of all 2004-2007 f150 trucks that have the plugs removed as required at 100,000 miles have plugs that break. ford nor the dealership would cover the cost of this defective product and defective ford design.

Reported in: PONTIAC MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while driving vehicle at any speed from 10 mph to 70 mph the truck will go into safe mode (limp-home mode) going down to 5 mph and losing all power steering. when diagnosed it is the throttle body control to me this is a safety issue what happens if i am driving 70 mph on the highway and it goes into safety mode and i lose all power steering. does someone have to die before there is a recall on this??? it will cost me around $1000.00 to fix per brondes ford in toledo ohio and i am told ford has 2 or 3 vehicles a week come in for the same problem. to me this is not standard maintenance.

Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving vehicle at any speed from 10 mph to 70 mph the truck will go into safe mode (limp-home mode) going down to 5 mph and losing all power steering. when diagnosed it is the throttle body control to me this is a safety issue what happens if i am driving 70 mph on the highway and it goes into safety mode and i lose all power steering. does someone have to die before there is a recall on this??? it will cost me around $1000.00 to fix per brondes ford in toledo ohio and i am told ford has 2 or 3 vehicles a week come in for the same problem. to me this is not standard maintenance.

Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving vehicle at any speed from 10 mph to 70 mph the truck will go into safe mode (limp-home mode) going down to 5 mph and losing all power steering. when diagnosed it is the throttle body control to me this is a safety issue what happens if i am driving 70 mph on the highway and it goes into safety mode and i lose all power steering. does someone have to die before there is a recall on this??? it will cost me around $1000.00 to fix per brondes ford in toledo ohio and i am told ford has 2 or 3 vehicles a week come in for the same problem. to me this is not standard maintenance.

Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently while driving any speed. the dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Reported in: HOUSE SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF122X5K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f 150 fx. the contact was driving 45 mph when the electronic throttle control lamp illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate independently. the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. the vehicle then stalled but was ale to be restarted yet the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they were aware of the failure and were unable to offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000.

Reported in: REISTERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) but the contacts vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Reported in: HOUSE SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF122X5K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise from the engine whether the vehicle was parked or in motion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Reported in: HOUSE SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF122X5K

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i own a 2005 ford f-150 which i received a letter from ford stating that my fuel injectors were given a defect only extended warranty to 150,000 miles. i have had a few injectors replaced since the letter because of defect..i.e white smoke from exhaust and stutter of engine while driving. right after my last replacement of a fuel injector my catalytic converter was giving a bad odor..afterwards i had a diagnostic checked and the outcome was a bad converter. after several forums i have read i have noticed that several....several.. people have catalytic converter problems after the replacement of fuel injectors..some even having two or three replaced within just a few thousand miles and after having another fuel injector replaced. is the fuel injector problem a problem for the converter..its a big coincidence that so many have had the same problems after replacing defective fuel injectors..

Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12505F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i own a 2005 ford f-150 which i received a letter from ford stating that my fuel injectors were given a defect only extended warranty to 150,000 miles. i have had a few injectors replaced since the letter because of defect..i.e white smoke from exhaust and stutter of engine while driving. right after my last replacement of a fuel injector my catalytic converter was giving a bad odor..afterwards i had a diagnostic checked and the outcome was a bad converter. after several forums i have read i have noticed that several....several.. people have catalytic converter problems after the replacement of fuel injectors..some even having two or three replaced within just a few thousand miles and after having another fuel injector replaced. is the fuel injector problem a problem for the converter..its a big coincidence that so many have had the same problems after replacing defective fuel injectors..

Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12505F

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was also contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 67,100. updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/05/11

Reported in: TARTNTUM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W45F

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 f150 stalled without warning while driving sometimes at highspeed on the highway. it happened very frequently and the check engine light finally came on so i took it to the dealership for repair. i was told that the throttle body would need replacing at approx $750.00 and was told that this is a typical repair for this vehicle. i understand many others have had this issue. prior to repairing i stalled several times in the high speed lane and had to pull over to the left hand of the 4 lane highway which i was fortunate not to be hit. this seems to be a very serious safety issue.

Reported in: EXETER RI || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

driver air bag exploded instantly upon entering the vehicle.

Reported in: PLACITAS NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the 2005 ford f150 crew cab has been having problems with its throttle body actuator. this problem will cause the vehicle to either stall or lose power with out any notice.

Reported in: PASADENA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that as he started the vehicle and shifted into reverse, the front driver air bag abruptly deployed without warning. there was no personal injury. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but not repaired. the contact stated prior to the failure the vehicle was taken to the dealer three different times for an intermittent illumination of the air bag warning indicator however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. updated 03/31/11*lj updated 04/22/11

Reported in: ANCHORAGE AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04565K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl * the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without any warning and the vehicle was not impacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet they were unable to diagnose why the failure occurred. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,662. updated 4/11/2011 *cn the consumer stated her left arm was bruised and there was swelling from the impact. the truck was repaired at the consumers expense. updated 08/22/11

Reported in: KIRBYVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl * the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without any warning and the vehicle was not impacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet they were unable to diagnose why the failure occurred. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,662. updated 4/11/2011 *cn the consumer stated her left arm was bruised and there was swelling from the impact. the truck was repaired at the consumers expense. updated 08/22/11

Reported in: KIRBYVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to maneuver off the roadway and shifted into park. he was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. the failure recurred approximately five times and the vehicle was taken to both an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic who were both unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. updated 03/24/11*lj updated 04/05/11*lj updated 04/05/11

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) yet the failure recurred one week after repairs. the contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for further diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 70,000. updated 05/03/11*lj the dealer informed the consumer the front impact sensor was causing the air bag light to illuminate, indicating the air bags would not deploy if an accident occurred. updated 07/01/11*jb

Reported in: SPRING CREEK NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) yet the failure recurred one week after repairs. the contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for further diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 70,000. updated 05/03/11*lj the dealer informed the consumer the front impact sensor was causing the air bag light to illuminate, indicating the air bags would not deploy if an accident occurred. updated 07/01/11*jb

Reported in: SPRING CREEK NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving 1 mph in reverse when the front driver side air bag independently deployed. the contact sustained injuries to the left arm as a result. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure but received no assistance. the manufacturer was then contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the diagnostic test was performed and the results were sent to the manufacturer where the concluded that they would not provide any further assistance with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 197,000.

Reported in: SUMMERTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W55N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving approximately 20 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the mechanic informed the contact that a spark plug had fractured in the head of cylinder five. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls for the failure and suggested the contact keep all receipts for possible reimbursement if there was a recall in the future. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,800.

Reported in: GARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have an 05 ford f -150 and one night i came to a stop sign at top of hill with on coming traffic in both directions and my brake pedal went to floor but truck never stopped then it went completely powerless at night. rolled down hill home with no power or lights in neutral. had no warning or change in brakes. oil change and clockspring recall work done the day before at alan vigil dealership. truck has only been worked on by dealer for oil change and tire rotation. turned into someone's yard and drove till truck stopped on its own before trying to make it go home. i could have hurt someone or myself if i had not been a skilled driver.i tried to tell dealership to have part checked out for defect but they said it just blows a seal at anytime. i have had dozens of vehicles and this is the first and only master cylinder that i have had to replace. my truck only has 89000 miles on it looks and drives like a brand new truck. please help. no one or family should ever have my experience.

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

a spark plug blew out of the cylinder head, destroying the coil above it. no hint of any problems prior to blow out.

Reported in: BARTONVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W85F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. while driving approximately 45 mph with the four wheel drive activated during icy road conditions and forced the contact to crash into a ditch and a tree . the contact was able to exit the vehicle without injuries. there was no mention of a police report. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Reported in: PACIFIC MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14585F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 f150 supercrew 4x4 lariat; with a 5.4 3 valve/cylinder engine; check engine light came on and indicated cylinder 5; mechanic went to pull the plug which broke in two with the bottom part still in the block. had to have it towed to a ford dealer; $150 to remove the plug plus $29 parts and labor. plug has a design flaw that ford has known about since at least 1997. for most triton egnine owners, you find out the hard way when the engine light comes on or when you go in for a tune up; minimum cost $150; for every broken plug - $150 to remove it; if it can not be removed, the engine and/or front end has to be pulled (per ford repair bulletin) to remove the head(s). cost: $1,000 - $3,000. most vehicles are "out of warranty" by this time which ford then dismisses as not a "warranty problem" but rather a "service issue". the dealerships make a killing off the customers because of an inept, incompetently designed spark plug. ford has known about this problem since the late 1990s but refuses to do anyting as the ntsb has done nothing to issue a recall. duh

Reported in: GARLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i bought my ford f-150/v/8 in 2005. since 2005 i have had problems with the fuel injectors to date (03/20/2011). i have spent close to $4,000.00 for problems resulting from the fuel injectors. although ford sent out a letter dated december 2007, referencing and acknowledging problems with the injectors sticking open/close. it has been a nightmare at the service departments. again although, ford extended the warranty on fuel injectors totaling 11 years or 120,000 miles from the start date. the customer pays for all other problems that occur as a result of the damage that the injectors caused. i experienced too much gas in the engine causing a bent rod. injectors sticking open and closed causing shut down of the engine or fast acceleration. i'm seeking reimbursement from ford motor company for monies spent form problems that were cause by the fuel injectors. i have been to the service 7 to 8 times problems associated with the fuel injectors. this problem has become a financial burden.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12545N

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the vehicle was taken for inspection when the contact was informed that both front lower ball joints were worn and would need to be replaced. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 36,500. updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 05/31/11

Reported in: FINCASTLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W55N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel pump control module is subject to corrosion due to location. i was driving up hill on the freeway when my 2005 f150 stalled. i lost all power, power steering, brakes. i was nearly killed when the semi behind me could not stop in time due to the failure of fuel pump control module. thankfully i was strong enough to force the truck to the shoulder and stop despite having no power brakes or steering while towing a 6000 lb trailer. after paying for a tow for my truck and trailer i find hundreds of reports dealing with the faulty placement of the fuel pump control module online. at the repair shop i was amazed by the extent of the corrosion. there was barely anything left of the module. the part was replaced with the same faulty controller due to a backorder from ford because the problem is so wide spread. i almost died due to a known problem that should have never been allowed to occur.

Reported in: DOUSMAN WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 45 mph, the front driver side wheel exhibited signs of failing. the contact discovered that the tire was going flat and added more air. the vehicle was then taken to a local tire shop where the contact was advised that the front driver side wheel was fractured. the local repair shop replaced the tire with a spare and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,148 and the current mileage was 65,200.

Reported in: MT. VERNON ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

windows suddenly falling down while traveling on public roads. poses potential hazard to occupants and driver.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW14W45K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 ford f150 spark plug ejected from engine.

Reported in: CA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my 2005 ford f150 quit while driving down the highway with my 12 yr old son. engine began to spit and sputter and stranded us on the highway. after towing to my local ford dealer. the dealer discovered the timing chain had slipped causing the truck to jump time and ruining the engine. the truck has 130,000 highway miles. now they want $7,500 for a new engine. the other issue is my rear driver side window just fell into the door. they want between 200 and 300 dollars to repair.

Reported in: WEWOKA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that all of the power windows failed except for the drivers side window. the windows cannot be maneuvered back into the upright position. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the dealer advised him that the actuator to the power windows may have caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Reported in: WIMBERLY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that as he entered the vehicle and started the ignition, the driver side air bag deployed independently. he received injuries to the arm and was knocked unconscious from being struck by the air bag. the contact was then transported to the hospital. the vehicle was not neither inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 59,300.

Reported in: WHITTIER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W05K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact was driving at relatively low speeds when the brakes were applied and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the engine mass air flow sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: TULASKI VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W45N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2005 ford f-150 spark plugs fuse to engine and break very easily. the truck has less than 100,000 miles and was brought to the dealership for a tune up. the dealership tried to remove the plugs and they broke. they are now forced to remove the header and replace the plugs. this is now going to cost $2600 for a known problem with the manufacture provided plugs.

Reported in: EAST WINDSOR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150. consumer states defective power window system *tgw

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

this past march, during a heavy snow storm i tried to engage my 4 wheel drive on my 2005 f150 and it wouldn't engage. since then, i've noticed a noise coming from my right front wheel (that's since progressed to my left front wheel). found a tsb #06-8-15 that affects the iwe solenoids on 04-06 f150's. replaced the solenoid, and still have noise. now being told by a ford mechanic that my actuator hubs are probably shot from water getting into the old solenoid and traveling down the vacuum hoses to the hubs.

Reported in: CONCORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 2 mph, the front driver side air bag deployed independently. the driver suffered minor injuries as a result of deployment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure yet the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000. updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/13/11

Reported in: ORLEANS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12275N

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 2 mph, the front driver side air bag deployed independently. the driver suffered minor injuries as a result of deployment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure yet the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000. updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/13/11

Reported in: ORLEANS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12275N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the motor was faulty due to the design, causing a carbon build up that blocks the spark plugs. the vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to remove the spark plugs. the manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileage was 131,000.

Reported in: FOLSOM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12585F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

while driving i lost acceleration crossing lanes and was almost hit by a truck.

Reported in: ISHPEMING MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

at a stop with my foot on the brake the truck lunged forward.

Reported in: 04064 ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW08W91K

VISIBILITY

i was driving home from work at 0530 when driver window suddenly dropped. it was the window regulator that broke. that wasn't the only incident all window regulators broke within a year after that and just recently the driver window broke again. so that a total of 5 window regulator that broke in my truck. a definite manufacturer defect.

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

heard loud pop when rolling window up and then window fell into the door. this was the passenger side window. i had the exact same thing happen in september 2009 with the drivers side window. the cause of that was broken regulator in the window. the windows just fall down into the doors. could be very dangerous if there is a defect with the regulators and someone was traveling at any rate of speed. luckily my windows did not shatter in the door when they fell.

Reported in: CLOVER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12515N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

2005 ford f-150, right rear window mechanism pops real loud,window falls into the door. i was not rolling it up or down,just driving down the road. the truck just turned 34,000 miles. it has been garaged and taken care of all its life.

Reported in: GEORGETOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

it was a scorching sunny florida day when my window on my 2005 f150 would no longer work due to a window motor regulator assembly failure that the dealership would like to repair it at the wonderful cost of over $300 american dollars. the window motor regulator assembly has been intermittently working in the truck for the past few months, not to mention the window switch which had to be replaced at my own expense a couple about a year ago on my truck which is was only 4 1/2 years old at the time. the window would no longer roll up, causing severe sun burn to arms. ford should repair this issue at no cost, especially since it is a known problem already.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

in a three car accident. the 1st car turned on their signal at the same time attempted to turn into their driveway, the 2nd car hit the 1st car from the rear, as my f-150 approached the 2nd vehicle, i applied the brakes to stop before colliding into 2nd vehicle and the brakes became soft and did not slow the f-150, the f-150 was traveling at well below the posted speed limit, air-bags did not deploy, there fore hitting the 2nd vehicle in the rear causing almost no damage to 2nd vehicle and causing an almost totaled front end to the f-150 with close to $13000 in damage to f-150. no major injuries were reported, only minor back pain to both persons in f-150 were concurred.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX12565F

AIR BAGS

in a three car accident. the 1st car turned on their signal at the same time attempted to turn into their driveway, the 2nd car hit the 1st car from the rear, as my f-150 approached the 2nd vehicle, i applied the brakes to stop before colliding into 2nd vehicle and the brakes became soft and did not slow the f-150, the f-150 was traveling at well below the posted speed limit, air-bags did not deploy, there fore hitting the 2nd vehicle in the rear causing almost no damage to 2nd vehicle and causing an almost totaled front end to the f-150 with close to $13000 in damage to f-150. no major injuries were reported, only minor back pain to both persons in f-150 were concurred.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX12565F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the dealer stated they were unable to repair nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) because the manufacturer did not provide the parts. the current mileage on the vehicle was 80,000. updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer stated the component has not failed. 07/15/11

Reported in: COLUMBUS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF122X5K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 ford f150 truck 4x4 auto transmission experienced mechanical failure with no warning. lost forward low gears. only has 57k miles. truck was always dealership serviced and maintained as recommended. no harsh weather conditions experienced. no heavy towing done. replaced with rebuilt transmission. old part will be made available.

Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

2005 ford f150, 139,000 miles. truck started making grind/buzz noise intermittently and would stop when accelerator was released. took to ford dealer and was told 4wd vacuum switch damaged from water and driver side independent wheel end needed replaced. new switch has water shroud to prevent water damage which would indicate this is a known problem.

Reported in: MORGANTOWN IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

while driving down the road, i heard a loud pop and the driver side window went crashing down inside the door. had it replaced under warranty. a few days after the maintenance warranty ended (1yr 2 days)....the same problem happened to the same window and it happened while i was driving down the road again and almost caused me to wreck. this is a very unsafe issue that i am finding out about with a lot of 2005 ford vehicles. please do something about this issue ford.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12505N

AIR BAGS

i cannot get the recall parts for the airbags on my 2005 ford f150. no one has them!!! and cannot say when they will be in. what if something happens in the meantime???? and why do a recall if you don't have the parts!!!! outrageous.

Reported in: FUQUAY VARINA NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 with general tire & rubber ameri-trac tires size p255/70/r17, dot number: a3nd45nw3904. the contact stated that all four tires were defective. the front passenger side tire blew and six months later, the rear driver side tire side walls exploded, causing damage to the vehicle and the remaining two tires experienced tread separation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who requested to have the tires returned to them. the tires were replaced. the failure mileage was 35,326 and current mileage was 37,700. updated 01/04/12*lj the consumer stated general tires finally reimbursed him for three tires and for the damage done to his truck without admitting liability. updated 01/05/12

Reported in: COMO MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

we have had 3 actuators on our windows in our ford f-150 go out while driving on the highway. we almost had a very bad accident when the last one "exploded". it sounds like someone has shot the windshield when it happens and it is very hard to concentrate on driving and not swerve into another car or go off the road. i have talked to many people that have had the same problem with their ford vehicles. this is very dangerous and could cause a fatal accident. we did go off the road when the first one broke, and if we had been on a highway with another car beside us, we would have hit it. *tt

Reported in: WIMBERLEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving nhtsa campaign i.d. number 11v107000: ( air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment. the dealer schedule an appointment but later stated to the contact that the parts were not available. the dealer stated they would call the contact when the parts were available. the contact was not notified regarding the part availability. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and they also stated the parts were not available and did not provide any indication on when the parts would be available. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the recall remedy repair not being performed. the failure mileage was 18,000. updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the deler replaced the part. updated 07/28/11

Reported in: OOLTEWAH TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W35K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving nhtsa campaign i.d. number 11v107000: ( air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment. the dealer schedule an appointment but later stated to the contact that the parts were not available. the dealer stated they would call the contact when the parts were available. the contact was not notified regarding the part availability. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and they also stated the parts were not available and did not provide any indication on when the parts would be available. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the recall remedy repair not being performed. the failure mileage was 18,000. updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the deler replaced the part. updated 07/28/11

Reported in: OOLTEWAH TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W35K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module), the dealer was contacted to secure an appointment for repairs. the dealer advised that there was a waiting list of eighty customers who needed repairs but the parts needed were not available. the contact was unable to schedule and appointment for repairs and the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the waiting period. the failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000.

Reported in: MONETH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that faulty spark plugs fractured in the cylinder head and the remains became stuck in the engine block. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 95,000. updated 08/01/11*lj the dealer had the vehicle for four weeks to remove the spark plugs. the consumer paid $ 467.50 in labor. updated 08/11/11

Reported in: NEWARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was driving along in my 2005, ford f-150 pick-up truck about to make a stop when the passenger side window just fell into the door, it sounded like a small explosion frightening myself and my wife who was a passenger. i have read to many stories concerning the problems with the windows falling to not report this one. if it have not happen yet, there is the possibility of one of these glasses breaking and flying out of the window frame because my glass temporarily hung at an awkward position prematurely before dropping down into door frame.

Reported in: ROBERTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04575K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) and contacted the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised that the parts needed for repairs were not readily available and that the contact would need to consistently call the dealer to determine when the parts had become available. the contact had been attempting to have the vehicle repaired since may 2011 to no avail. the failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Reported in: GRANTS PASS OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were not yet available. after waiting a few weeks, the contact was again informed that the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 17,000.

Reported in: MISSOULA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5K

VISIBILITY

rear passenger side window regulator broke. i rarely if ever have passengers ride in my truck and even less so in the rear, so the window rarely ever gets used. my truck is not driven and has been sitting for 4 months in my driveway. i came home one day to my rear passenger window down inside the door. the window regulator broke while just sitting in my driveway not being used or tampered with. i also keep a windshield sunscreen inside the windshield to keep heat down.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14535K

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

1) driving down a paved road going about 35 mph. 2) heard a loud bang and then a metal grinding sound. the driveshaft forced its way and busted through the center carrier bearing. it only needs to happen once and it cannot be fixed. the center carrier brearing is snapped. this part holds the driveshaft. without the bearing, the drive shaft will hang down and grind against the pavement and throw it out of balance and damage it. eventually the driveshaft will break in two. then the truck will lose power to the wheels which can cause an accident. 3) the driveshaft from ford is nonserviceable. if any 1 part fails you are buying a complete new driveshaft for upwards of $1,200.00. none of the parts can be replaced. the driveshaft for my truck costs $1200.00 from ford. the center carrier bearing could not be replaced because the bearing is installed before tube was friction welded (bad) in place. the bearing cannot be changed without cutting driveshaft apart, destroying the driveshaft. this part is only $35.00 but you have to buy a complete new driveshaft. i found a company that specializes in driveshafts and makes serviceable driveshafts for ford trucks. i have heard others have this problem so this is a common driveshaft defect with 04-05 ford f-150 trucks. i bought the new driveshaft from http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com f or $725 + installation. this is less than what ford charges but is not something i feel should have to be replaced on a newer truck with this mileage and that is driven very lightly unless there is a defect in design like there is with ford f-150 drive shafts. this is something thiat is supposed to last the lifetime of the truck. *kb

Reported in: MILFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTVX14505N

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

1) driving down a paved road going about 35 mph. 2) heard a loud bang and then a metal grinding sound. the driveshaft forced its way and busted through the center carrier bearing. it only needs to happen once and it cannot be fixed. the center carrier brearing is snapped. this part holds the driveshaft. without the bearing, the drive shaft will hang down and grind against the pavement and throw it out of balance and damage it. eventually the driveshaft will break in two. then the truck will lose power to the wheels which can cause an accident. 3) the driveshaft from ford is nonserviceable. if any 1 part fails you are buying a complete new driveshaft for upwards of $1,200.00. none of the parts can be replaced. the driveshaft for my truck costs $1200.00 from ford. the center carrier bearing could not be replaced because the bearing is installed before tube was friction welded (bad) in place. the bearing cannot be changed without cutting driveshaft apart, destroying the driveshaft. this part is only $35.00 but you have to buy a complete new driveshaft. i found a company that specializes in driveshafts and makes serviceable driveshafts for ford trucks. i have heard others have this problem so this is a common driveshaft defect with 04-05 ford f-150 trucks. i bought the new driveshaft from http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com f or $725 + installation. this is less than what ford charges but is not something i feel should have to be replaced on a newer truck with this mileage and that is driven very lightly unless there is a defect in design like there is with ford f-150 drive shafts. this is something thiat is supposed to last the lifetime of the truck. *kb

Reported in: MILFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTVX14505N

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have a 2005 ford f150 4 door. while driving, i heard a loud pop and my drivers door window fell to the bottom of the door. the loud noise was a shock and a possible safety hazard. approximately a week later, the right rear window did the same thing!! i have read several things on line about this stating that the window regulators going out on these vehicles is a common problem. i have not had either fixed due to the cost. there are numerous issues with this problem on line and needs to be recalled. *kb

Reported in: ALLEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have a 2005 ford f150 4 door. while driving, i heard a loud pop and my drivers door window fell to the bottom of the door. the loud noise was a shock and a possible safety hazard. approximately a week later, the right rear window did the same thing!! i have read several things on line about this stating that the window regulators going out on these vehicles is a common problem. i have not had either fixed due to the cost. there are numerous issues with this problem on line and needs to be recalled. *kb

Reported in: ALLEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

AIR BAGS

after driving through a shallow (less than 6 inches deep) puddle, my airbag light illuminated on my dashboard, accompanied by a warning chime. the ford service department diagnosed the problem as a faulty front impact sensor, which shorted out. the shorted sensor, in turn, shorted out the entire restraint system module (the "brain box" ). after investigating on the internet, i have found several other people with similar problems. it seems that the location of the front impact sensor, placed on the hood latch support, makes the sensor susceptible to water infiltration. corrosion then causes the sensor to fail. furthermore, with the freeze-thaw cycle in michigan, water that is allowed to enter the sensor can eventually crack the housing, allowing even more moisture to get inside. the fact that the entire restraint system module was destroyed by the short in one impact sensor is quite disconcerting. the system should be engineered to prevent such catastrophic electrical damage. it appears that the sensor design and placement was poorly engineered for vehicles in the northern climate where the freeze-thaw cycle and road salt are present.

Reported in: WYANDOTTE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12255N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

faulty window regulators on f150 trucks. driving back from california to nevada with my two year old granddaughter in the back seat and the window fell in to door. we had to drive 300 miles in a rain storm with the window down, and this is the third time this has happened since i bought this truck new in 2005 and ford will not take responsibility for the issue. this is not except able by the manufacture and because this has happened to so many people we need to boycott buying ford products.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving, he heard an abnormally loud noise from the vehicle. he inspected the vehicle and noticed that a spark plug from the cylinder block had ejected. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the block needed to be re-threaded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W25F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

we have a 2005 f-150 ford pickup. latter part of april 2011 i was coming home from work the truck just shuts off. will not restart. have it towed to the garage they scanned it and said the fuel pump and the fuel module needed replaced. order the parts through ford motor company , can't get them anywhere else. didn't receive them called again and put a rush on them may 5th, 2011. never received parts until in june 2011. we called several times to find out why it was taking so long and was told they were on back order. when we finally received them they said there was 1600 shipped out and 4300 on back order. done some checking and found out that there were many, many more people with the same problem. after getting the parts and having them installed now the check engine light comes on the garage scans it and now in needs a fuel tank pressure sensor and guess what nobody has one. i need this vehicle for my job and besides that this is getting very costly. i feel ford motor company should be taking care of this problem and reimbursing those who have spent all this money on this problem. after all four months is way to long to wait on parts to solve a problem especially when you have to get the parts from them.

Reported in: HOWARD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v107000 (airbags: frontal: driver side inflator module). the vehicle was taken to two separate dealers for repairs however, the contact was advised that there was a waiting list to have the vehicle repaired under recall. the contact state that six weeks had elapsed and he still had not been contacted with an estimated time in which he could have the vehicle repaired under recall. the failure and current mileage was 39,000. updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer was informed the parts were not available for the recall and was placed on a waiting list. the consumer stated it has been over three months. updated 09/28/11 the consumer stated there was still no parts available. updated 10/03/11

Reported in: MOUNT AUBURN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W95K

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving 60 mph uphill when the engine became hesitant and the transmission would not downshift properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,189.

Reported in: LITTLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i own a 2005 ford f150 xlt w/ electric windows. my truck has 82,000 miles on it and has been serviced by the dealership regularly since i bought it new. i was driving to run errands and my drivers side window made a large pop noise and started to slide down inside my door. i was traveling about 40mph on a busy two way street. i used one hand to hold my window up and the other to steer until i could find a spot to pull over. i eventually had to let the window drop to the bottom of the door to return home.

Reported in: PUYALLUP WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14515F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

updated * the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bag: frontal: driver side inflator module), but the manufacturer had not made the part available for two months. an authorized dealer was notified, and the contact was informed that the manufacturer was only sending five modules at time to each dealer to perform the repairs. the manufacturer was then notified, but the contact was not given a reason as to why only five of the parts were being made available at a time. the current mileage was 65,000. updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer stated the problem was finally corrected. updated 10/03/11

Reported in: NOWATA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5F

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

updated * the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bag: frontal: driver side inflator module), but the manufacturer had not made the part available for two months. an authorized dealer was notified, and the contact was informed that the manufacturer was only sending five modules at time to each dealer to perform the repairs. the manufacturer was then notified, but the contact was not given a reason as to why only five of the parts were being made available at a time. the current mileage was 65,000. updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer stated the problem was finally corrected. updated 10/03/11

Reported in: NOWATA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5F

VISIBILITY

2005 ford f-150 had left and right side window regulators fail while vehicle was traveling. the right side failed first then the left side failed a few days later. the window dropped completely when the regulators failed.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12WX5F

STEERING

2005 ford f150 xlt 4x4 w/ 5.4 liter v8. power steering pressure hose portion started leaking under support clamp, and almost emptied out the reservoir in about 2 weeks. steering was notably harder which caused me to check fluid level. after repairing with aftermarket part, was told by dealer this is common on this vehicle. this truck has 53,000 miles, no accidents, never been abused in anyway that could have lead to this failure. it appears road grit cause the hose to fail by getting in the clamp and wearing into the rubber coating. it is very hard to see any damage. the part should last.

Reported in: NORTHFIELD MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

SEAT BELTS

seat belt latches rusting, center seat belt (small latch for crossover) came apart and is no longer usable. because the latches are rusting it is hard to secure the seatbelt.

Reported in: SWEDESBORO NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14575N

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the cover on the rear differential rusted, causing oil to leak. the contact was concerned that the leaking oil could cause the rear differential to seize and cause a crash. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the pan that caused the leak was replaced. the failure mileage was 30,400. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 110/07/11

Reported in: EGG HABOR TOWNSHIP NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTVF14545N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

vehicle stalls out completely when coming to a stop and at highway speed. vehicle goes into fail safe mode. very hard to control vehicle. vehicle can be restarted once put in park and shut off.

Reported in: STILLWATER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle stalls out completely when coming to a stop and at highway speed. vehicle goes into fail safe mode. very hard to control vehicle. vehicle can be restarted once put in park and shut off.

Reported in: STILLWATER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

STEERING

vehicle stalls out completely when coming to a stop and at highway speed. vehicle goes into fail safe mode. very hard to control vehicle. vehicle can be restarted once put in park and shut off.

Reported in: STILLWATER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that he attempted to accelerate from a stop, but the vehicle would not accelerate and a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the engine. upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the drive shaft was corroded and split in half. the vehicle was towed home and parked. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 96,000.

Reported in: RANCHO VIEJO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W95N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

proceeded to drive out of home driveway onto road, which is gravel and travels immediately downhill. i heard a pop and what sounded like exhaust/compression popping and experienced the engine skipping with slight loss of power. i turned around, as soon as it was safe to do so, and drove back to my own driveway. i contacted a local mechanic which i use regularly and explained my situation. the mechanic was only able to check it out thursday 8, september, 2011. he then diagnosed the problem as a blown sparkplug and suggested i contact ford for some relief as the problem is widespread. i did and was denied. the problem, as i understand it, could have resulted in having raw gasoline spraying out of the spark plug hole, onto a hot manifold and possibly causing a fire.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W25N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

proceeded to drive out of home driveway onto road, which is gravel and travels immediately downhill. i heard a pop and what sounded like exhaust/compression popping and experienced the engine skipping with slight loss of power. i turned around, as soon as it was safe to do so, and drove back to my own driveway. i contacted a local mechanic which i use regularly and explained my situation. the mechanic was only able to check it out thursday 8, september, 2011. he then diagnosed the problem as a blown sparkplug and suggested i contact ford for some relief as the problem is widespread. i did and was denied. the problem, as i understand it, could have resulted in having raw gasoline spraying out of the spark plug hole, onto a hot manifold and possibly causing a fire.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W25N

VISIBILITY

power windows devices & controls - window regulator failure my wife and i drove my 2005 ford f150 to pick up my son up from kindergarten and while driving home, going approximately 25 mph during a severe florida thunder storm we heard a loud pop, then crackle which sounded like it came from the drivers side of the truck. i pulled over in the storm to see if anything struck the door. since i saw nothing i pulled back onto the road and continued to drive home, then all of a sudden the front drivers side window abruptly flew down into the door and disappeared. my 5 year old son who was sitting directly behind me on the driver's side in his car seat, was terrified, crying and wet from rain flying in the window, we were 5 minutes from home and pulled into the garage. my son and i were soaked and all three of us were shaken. i have recently found out the issue was caused by a window regulator failure. this could have caused an accident and is highly dangerous, especially with a small child in the car. when researching the issue further i found that there are numerous complaints from consumers, however ford has not responded, nor addressed this extremely hazardous issue. currently my window is taped with a bag to cover the window hole as we don't have the funds to fix this issue since both wife and i were laid off recently. this issue is not just about the cost it's a safety concern that needs to be reviewed. is it a faulty part on the manufacturer's side, is it a ford engineering problem? what does it take for a recall? do individuals need to be hurt or worse die in order for a recall. shame on ford for letting an issue like this receive multiple consumer complaints with no action or resolution. this is not normal wear and tear.

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

power windows devices & controls - window regulator failure my wife and i drove my 2005 ford f150 to pick up my son up from kindergarten and while driving home, going approximately 25 mph during a severe florida thunder storm we heard a loud pop, then crackle which sounded like it came from the drivers side of the truck. i pulled over in the storm to see if anything struck the door. since i saw nothing i pulled back onto the road and continued to drive home, then all of a sudden the front drivers side window abruptly flew down into the door and disappeared. my 5 year old son who was sitting directly behind me on the driver's side in his car seat, was terrified, crying and wet from rain flying in the window, we were 5 minutes from home and pulled into the garage. my son and i were soaked and all three of us were shaken. i have recently found out the issue was caused by a window regulator failure. this could have caused an accident and is highly dangerous, especially with a small child in the car. when researching the issue further i found that there are numerous complaints from consumers, however ford has not responded, nor addressed this extremely hazardous issue. currently my window is taped with a bag to cover the window hole as we don't have the funds to fix this issue since both wife and i were laid off recently. this issue is not just about the cost it's a safety concern that needs to be reviewed. is it a faulty part on the manufacturer's side, is it a ford engineering problem? what does it take for a recall? do individuals need to be hurt or worse die in order for a recall. shame on ford for letting an issue like this receive multiple consumer complaints with no action or resolution. this is not normal wear and tear.

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

while entering an on ramp to get onto the freeway, i heard a loud pop and the next thing i know, the window is down and i cannot roll it back up. i've taken it to the ford dealership where i've told them not to let the window down (they do it anyway) and then i have to waste more time having them manually roll the window back up in hopes that it will stay up. then, about a year later, the passenger side window has now fallen down in the middle of the night! needless to say, i'm thankful that my truck wasn't stolen overnight while i was sleeping because of the window randomly falling, again! i'm tired of putting money into this truck and looking to go to another vehicle that is not a ford. if i knew i could file a complaint when the initial incident happened, i would have done so with no hesitation.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12435N

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving 30 mph when the window detached from the cable and fell into the door panel. the vehicle was taken to a local body shop where the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 25,780 and the current mileage was 25,800.

Reported in: HANNIBAL MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

VISIBILITY

while sitting still, using the power window switch to raise driver side window, the window rolled all the way up and then heard a grinding noise, and the window drop into the door in less than a second. this has previously happen on the passenger side window about a year ago.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

limited slip rear differential clutch pack has needed to be replaced three times in 25,000 miles. failure of components causes harsh vibration and control problems in turns and curves. *kb

Reported in: ALEXANDER IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

POWER TRAIN

limited slip rear differential clutch pack has needed to be replaced three times in 25,000 miles. failure of components causes harsh vibration and control problems in turns and curves. *kb

Reported in: ALEXANDER IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the truck was not running. when the door was opened the flames , from the burning seat shot up and burnt the carpet and door panel , before it could be put out. the controls on the seat were completely melted. it still has a smell of an electrical fire. *tt

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535K

SEATS

the truck was not running. when the door was opened the flames , from the burning seat shot up and burnt the carpet and door panel , before it could be put out. the controls on the seat were completely melted. it still has a smell of an electrical fire. *tt

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535K

STRUCTURE:BODY

the truck was not running. when the door was opened the flames , from the burning seat shot up and burnt the carpet and door panel , before it could be put out. the controls on the seat were completely melted. it still has a smell of an electrical fire. *tt

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14535K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was idle and in park when it exhibited an abnormally loud popping sound. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that four cylinders were defective and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. the failure and current mileage was 61,000.

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W95N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

truck continues accelerating after foot is removed from accelerator pedal. almost impossible to stop with brake pedal. had to take out of gear to stop truck. restarted truck and it operates properly. it has happened three more times since this original occurrence. ford dealer could find no problem in 2007. am taking it back again as it has happened twice in the past year.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W65F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

truck continues accelerating after foot is removed from accelerator pedal. almost impossible to stop with brake pedal. had to take out of gear to stop truck. restarted truck and it operates properly. it has happened three more times since this original occurrence. ford dealer could find no problem in 2007. am taking it back again as it has happened twice in the past year.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W65F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

truck continues accelerating after foot is removed from accelerator pedal. almost impossible to stop with brake pedal. had to take out of gear to stop truck. restarted truck and it operates properly. it has happened three more times since this original occurrence. ford dealer could find no problem in 2007. am taking it back again as it has happened twice in the past year.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W65F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

while driving our truck the driver side window slowly lowered itself and would not raise up. this was approximately 2 years ago. yesterday, september 25, 2011 about 2pm, the passenger side window went down on its own and would not raise up. i turned off the hwy i was on and luckily avoided a wreck. today sept. 29, 2011, i called ford motor company, told them about the window and the previous window being fixed, gave them my vin#, name, telephone# and was told there are no recall's and they are not aware of any problems and cannot help us financially with this problem. i told them, i was filling a complaint with them and notifying you.

Reported in: PUEBLO CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04545K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving our truck the driver side window slowly lowered itself and would not raise up. this was approximately 2 years ago. yesterday, september 25, 2011 about 2pm, the passenger side window went down on its own and would not raise up. i turned off the hwy i was on and luckily avoided a wreck. today sept. 29, 2011, i called ford motor company, told them about the window and the previous window being fixed, gave them my vin#, name, telephone# and was told there are no recall's and they are not aware of any problems and cannot help us financially with this problem. i told them, i was filling a complaint with them and notifying you.

Reported in: PUEBLO CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04545K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently shift into four wheel drive unexpectedly. the failure occurred when driving 30 mph and above. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that water was penetrating the actuator. various repairs were performed, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Reported in: OLYMPIA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the transmission would slip at anytime at speeds around 60 mph. the vehicle had the transmission replaced in march of 2011. the failure recurred on september 8, 2011. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on the september 23,2011. the dealer was in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 84,855.

Reported in: NOVOATO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW125X5K

STRUCTURE

the paint is peeling off down to the metal on the roof of my truck. this is a $38,000 truck that i have kept washed and waxed since i bought it. ford will not claim responsibility.

Reported in: HUTNERSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i just bought this vechile with in the past 2 weeks and the window on the driver side, made a loud grinding sound .....then a loud bang as the window fell down in the door! i'm very lucky that i did not total my vechile as i was pulling into main traffic on a busy road that i live on! this was my dads old vechile and he had the same problem with the passenger side.....not to long ago! also have been doing some digging on this issue and i see that quite a few other people have been going throught the same problem as well! just making first few payments and boom!!!! there go's a bunch of money on a safety part that really needs fixed! ford .........wake up and fix this issue already!!!

Reported in: TWINSBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF145X5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i just bought this vechile with in the past 2 weeks and the window on the driver side, made a loud grinding sound .....then a loud bang as the window fell down in the door! i'm very lucky that i did not total my vechile as i was pulling into main traffic on a busy road that i live on! this was my dads old vechile and he had the same problem with the passenger side.....not to long ago! also have been doing some digging on this issue and i see that quite a few other people have been going throught the same problem as well! just making first few payments and boom!!!! there go's a bunch of money on a safety part that really needs fixed! ford .........wake up and fix this issue already!!!

Reported in: TWINSBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF145X5N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while stopped, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the cam phaser and the tentioners would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

Reported in: LEBANON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04575K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

window regulator failure.

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W55N

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were unavailable. the parts had since been unavailable for approximately five months. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: SMYRNA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12275K

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

2005 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to notice received concerning the possibility of the clockspring to driver side frontal air bag wire harness to chafe on the horn mounting plate *tgw

Reported in: TAKOMA PARK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W75N

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

2005 ford f150. consumer writes in regards to recall concerning the chafing of wiring harness, that may cause driver side air bag to deploy which may cause injury or loss of control of vehicle *tgw the dealer informed the consumer there were no parts available. as of september 6, 2011, the recall still had not been performed. *jb

Reported in: MOUNT AUBURN IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

camshaft phasers failed so engine would not idle, causing a very dangerous situation at stop signs having to constantly rev engine to keep running. repair cost $3,897.73. through internet investigation have found my particular year and engine (5.4l triton) has a history of this failure. told that a non-motorcraft oil filter can release debris that clogs a lubrivation port in the cam phasers which in turn destroys them. no info. of this sort was ever relayed to me on purchase of vehicle. i have no reason to believe i have ever used anything but a motorcraft oil filter. a 2005 vehicle w/ a $3900.00 mechanical repair is unacceptable. have contacted ford until i have exhausted my attempts. they finally told me this was the end of our communications.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTVX14505N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

vehicle misfired on acceleration on highway. was aware of spark plug ejections w/ my particular year and model after going through camshaft phaser repairs. (2005 f-150 w/ 5.4l triton engine). mechanic suggested replacing all factory spark plugs w/ new designed spark plug kit to eliminate ejection problem. i did so at a cost of $831.52. costs to date $4729.25 within the last 2 months on a 2005 vehicle. unacceptable. researched on internet and found this to be a very well known problem. no mention of it from the dealer upon purchase. ford has turned their back on this (and the camshaft phaser defect). i am a small contractor whose livelihood depends on this vehicle. the purchase price of $35,890.00 plus tax and license was a huge investment for me (i paid cash and drained my savings so i would not have monthly payment). so these additional costs to an almost new vehicle have drained my account again.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTVX14505N

POWER TRAIN

i was coming to a stop when the transmission would not release from gear and then finally did with a loud clunk. when i went to drive forward the engine revved up and then jumped into gear jumping the truck forward. there was no warning for a transmission failure it all of a sudden lost all gears. the mechanic at the ford dealership said it was a known issue to them and that one of the internal seals probably broke and caused a "catastrophic transmission failure." *tt

Reported in: LOWELL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W85F

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 equipped with cooper discoverer h/t tires, size 245/65r17, dot number: up15c56. the contact was driving 55 mph when the front passenger side tire experienced tread separation, causing it to shred to pieces. the contact merged to the shoulder where he changed the tire and installed the spare. the front fender of the vehicle was damaged as a result of the tire failure. the contact stated that there were no road hazards present that could have contributed to the failure. the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance prior to the failure and there were no failures found with the tires, which were inspected. the dealer was notified of the failure who filed a claim with the manufacturer on behalf of the contact. the manufacturer of the tire was notified who advised that they would contact him at a later date. the tire failure mileage was 8,000. the vehicle failure mileage was 24,000.

Reported in: LAKE HAVASU AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX12W45N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

auto ran great,fuel mileage real good,then sparkplug blew out without any advance indication of a problem.

Reported in: FLATONIA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W15K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving to work #5 sparkplug blew out of the block. with the engine still running fumes or gas vapors from the sparkplug hole and the spark from the coil pack can cause the engine to catch fire or even explode!!!! causing bodily injury or death to the occupant of the vehicle.

Reported in: NORWALK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15F

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the four wheel drive feature malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to engage the four wheel drive system while driving 60 mph. the front end of the vehicle shook violently when the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer replaced the four wheel drive sensor because water had entered the old sensor and caused the malfunction. the replacing of the four wheel drive sensor did not remedy the issue. the contact called the manufacturer and they advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: HADLEY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15F

VISIBILITY

i have had two window regulators fail and the windows come crashing down unexpected while driving at high speed in ford f150 and not touching the window controls. the windows will not go back up and have had to be fixed. i live in northern climate with bad weather and the conditions are dangerous to drive in with a window down and children in the back seat.

Reported in: FERGUS FALLS MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he heard a loud popping noise coming from the front drivers door and the window fell down into the door panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: MANSFIELD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12555K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, a loud noise was emitted from the engine compartment. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the spark plugs were not torqued correctly, causing the spark plugs to be spewed from the engine block. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: NORWALK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W15F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the problem started in 2010, it now has happen three times this year my 2005 ford f-150 supercab has without any warning, either lost all power or the engine was reduced to idle rpm at highway speeds. a total of five times this has happen since i bought the truck. its happen in all typs of driving, highway speeds, city driving, acceleration and at a steady speed. i have had to maneuver across busy freeway lanes while coasting. in three of the incidents in which the engine stalled, i had to accomplish this without power steering or brakes. in another incident, the engine was idling so p/s and p/b were functioning, but there was no response to throttle inputs for acceleration. the check engine and "wrench" warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. after turning off the ignition switch, the vehicle re-started and i was able to continue, the wrench light went off after restart, but the check engine light remained illuminated until i have it reset. i been very fortunate that i have not been in an accident. this problem is intermittent and comes with absolutely no warning, it is clearly a safety issue. i now will not let my family drive the truck.

Reported in: PLEASANTAN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the problem started in 2010, it now has happen three times this year my 2005 ford f-150 supercab has without any warning, either lost all power or the engine was reduced to idle rpm at highway speeds. a total of five times this has happen since i bought the truck. its happen in all typs of driving, highway speeds, city driving, acceleration and at a steady speed. i have had to maneuver across busy freeway lanes while coasting. in three of the incidents in which the engine stalled, i had to accomplish this without power steering or brakes. in another incident, the engine was idling so p/s and p/b were functioning, but there was no response to throttle inputs for acceleration. the check engine and "wrench" warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. after turning off the ignition switch, the vehicle re-started and i was able to continue, the wrench light went off after restart, but the check engine light remained illuminated until i have it reset. i been very fortunate that i have not been in an accident. this problem is intermittent and comes with absolutely no warning, it is clearly a safety issue. i now will not let my family drive the truck.

Reported in: PLEASANTAN CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595K

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the pressure hose was loosing power steering fluid rapidly. the contact had taken the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the pressure hose had completely rotted. the dealer informed the contact that the part needed for repairs was on back order because the manufacturer had redesigned the part, but was not making it available as of yet. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: SOUTH DENNIS MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

yes my 4x4 is not working and i have read over 300 post easy about the same problem people are having. thousands of people are having the same problem i have had with my truck. obviously if there are that many people with the same year of truck and same problem why isn't ford doing a recall? they say the problem is the iwe, solenoid, the problem why it happens in the first place is there isn't a rain cover over the solenoid underneath the hood. i do believe that this is a huge safety hazard and almost caused me to be in an accident about three weeks ago because my four wheel drive went out! ford please do a recall before someone gets hurt or even die! i do believe that ford should be responsible for this issue and have a recall to get these vehicles fixed.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

yes my 4x4 is not working and i have read over 300 post easy about the same problem people are having. thousands of people are having the same problem i have had with my truck. obviously if there are that many people with the same year of truck and same problem why isn't ford doing a recall? they say the problem is the iwe, solenoid, the problem why it happens in the first place is there isn't a rain cover over the solenoid underneath the hood. i do believe that this is a huge safety hazard and almost caused me to be in an accident about three weeks ago because my four wheel drive went out! ford please do a recall before someone gets hurt or even die! i do believe that ford should be responsible for this issue and have a recall to get these vehicles fixed.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 ford f150 loses the ability to use the gas throttle. i can still steer and the engine, lights, air conditioning system, and brake system still work. the has happened about two dozen times starting in oct 2010 and still occurring as of december 2011. i have had to swerve across freeway lanes on several occasions. the wrench sign comes on in the dash. i am able to shut the vehicle off and it turns right back on. the wrench goes away but the check engine light stays on. it really scares me because i visit the mountains in the winter and i am afraid this will happen on the way to the mountain and kill me or my family. i have heard numerous complaints online about this issue and it needs to be fixed.

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my 2005 ford f150 loses the ability to use the gas throttle. i can still steer and the engine, lights, air conditioning system, and brake system still work. the has happened about two dozen times starting in oct 2010 and still occurring as of december 2011. i have had to swerve across freeway lanes on several occasions. the wrench sign comes on in the dash. i am able to shut the vehicle off and it turns right back on. the wrench goes away but the check engine light stays on. it really scares me because i visit the mountains in the winter and i am afraid this will happen on the way to the mountain and kill me or my family. i have heard numerous complaints online about this issue and it needs to be fixed.

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my 2005 ford f150 loses the ability to use the gas throttle. i can still steer and the engine, lights, air conditioning system, and brake system still work. the has happened about two dozen times starting in oct 2010 and still occurring as of december 2011. i have had to swerve across freeway lanes on several occasions. the wrench sign comes on in the dash. i am able to shut the vehicle off and it turns right back on. the wrench goes away but the check engine light stays on. it really scares me because i visit the mountains in the winter and i am afraid this will happen on the way to the mountain and kill me or my family. i have heard numerous complaints online about this issue and it needs to be fixed.

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the brake lights stopped working and the speed control brake pedal disconnect stopped working. speed control disconnect was achieved by using the steering wheel control but if the stopping situation had been an emergency one, an accident could have resulted as there was about a 1.5 second delay for me to figure out what was going on and correct the situation. while traveling at 70mph on i-10 with the speed control engaged, i went to exit the highway to get fuel and while depressing the brake pedal to reduce speed, the speed control began attempting to resume the original 70mph speed by revving the engine. later i determined that the alternator on the vehicle had failed and while the battery had enough voltage to keep the engine running and the voltage gauge had not moved yet, the battery did not have a full 12.5v output. when the brake pedal sensor does not have a full charging voltage input, it seems to stop working. therefore, the speed control disconnect failed and the brake lights failed to activate even though the motor and other components continued functioning normally. it seems that the brake pedal sensor is very voltage dependent (which was not the case on other vehicles i have owned). i notified ford of the situation after the incident occurred and have received nothing in response. i got rid of the vehicle and purchased a different one as i believe it is not safe and could result in traffic tickets/accidents (no brake lights) and speed control disconnect failures (accidents) if there are voltage fluctuations in the electrical system.

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the brake lights stopped working and the speed control brake pedal disconnect stopped working. speed control disconnect was achieved by using the steering wheel control but if the stopping situation had been an emergency one, an accident could have resulted as there was about a 1.5 second delay for me to figure out what was going on and correct the situation. while traveling at 70mph on i-10 with the speed control engaged, i went to exit the highway to get fuel and while depressing the brake pedal to reduce speed, the speed control began attempting to resume the original 70mph speed by revving the engine. later i determined that the alternator on the vehicle had failed and while the battery had enough voltage to keep the engine running and the voltage gauge had not moved yet, the battery did not have a full 12.5v output. when the brake pedal sensor does not have a full charging voltage input, it seems to stop working. therefore, the speed control disconnect failed and the brake lights failed to activate even though the motor and other components continued functioning normally. it seems that the brake pedal sensor is very voltage dependent (which was not the case on other vehicles i have owned). i notified ford of the situation after the incident occurred and have received nothing in response. i got rid of the vehicle and purchased a different one as i believe it is not safe and could result in traffic tickets/accidents (no brake lights) and speed control disconnect failures (accidents) if there are voltage fluctuations in the electrical system.

Reported in: JUPITER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575K

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a loud popping sound in the front driver side window. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated to the contact that the window regulator was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Reported in: WOOSTOCK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

POWER TRAIN

the torque converter on my 2005 ford f-150 has had two torque converters fail in the drive train. one failed within the 3 year or 36,000 mile warranty period. the second torque converter failed around 50,000 miles. i believe this information warrants an investigation into the ford line of torque converters for the ford f-150 truck line.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph uphill, the brakes began pulsating as the contact decelerated. in addition, the driver and passenger side windows had fallen into the door panel without warning. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 158,000.

Reported in: SAWELLS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph uphill, the brakes began pulsating as the contact decelerated. in addition, the driver and passenger side windows had fallen into the door panel without warning. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 158,000.

Reported in: SAWELLS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my 2005 ford f150 needed the spark plugs to be removed. i went to remove them and they were all defective. i had to have the truck towed and repaired. they charged me $941.00 which crazy. this is 3 times the amount it would cost to repair on my own if the spark plugs on my own which is what i was trying to do. ford dealership would do nothing for me even after i told them and showed proof of many many many people having the same issue on a forum. there is a problem! *tt

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12575F

WHEELS

hubs grinding, vibrating and slowing truck down. had to replace both too soon for a vehicle like this. and the brake master cylinder went out at a stop sign with no warning then shut the truck off completely.

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

paint chipping on the various areas of the truck.

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W75K

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated the front rotors had to be replaced twice because they were warped. the failure caused the steering to wheel to shake violently when driving at high speeds and braking. the contact also stated that the rotors were replaced twice within 7,000 miles of driving. the dealer had not given a reason for why the failure occurred. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: WOODLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02505K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the air bags exploded five seconds after starting the vehicle. as a result, the contact suffered burns on the left hand and wrist. the manufacturer sent and investigator to examine the vehicle and the investigator could not locate a failure. the manufacturer also informed the contact that there was no remedy for the failure. the contact later received a recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bag: frontal: driver side inflator module), but the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 50,000. updated 02/23/12

Reported in: CARRIZO SPRINGS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12205N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 f-150 truck stalled right in front of my house just outside of my driveway, my neighbor and i had to push it in as to not block my street. luckily it didn't die out on the highway which i was on five minutes before it died out. i was thinking the fuel pump went, but with only 68,000 miles that would not be very good. after some research on the net this little part named fuel pump drive module gets my attention. i took down the spare tire took out the two bolts that hold the fpdm in and wow this part was corroded with a hole in it and a crack!!! so after $144.00 for part # 4l3z-9d370-a from ford dealer and about 45 minutes of my time, i'm rolling again, lucky for me no tow fees just a few beers for my neighbor. what a joke that ford can allow this bad design to continue and not be rectified by recalling all the vehicles this was installed on. i guess that wont happen till a few people lose there lives because of it. *kb

Reported in: ADDISON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2005 ford f150. consumer states engine shuts off and vehicle continues to go into "fail safe mode" *tgw the consumer stated there were times when the vehicle would re-start, and other times it wouldn't. the consumer stated several components such as the fuel filter, catalytic converter, fuel pump module, throttle body, and crankshaft position sensor were replaced to try and rectify the problem. the engine began to misfire and the check engine light illuminated. the consumer stated it was finally determined, the casing on the crankshaft position sensor wire had rubbed through and was shorting out on the ac line running along the right fender well. the consumer stated at some point when his vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, a cover was removed from the far left wiring harness at the pcm, which permitted water to run down the inside of the wiring harness and shorted out the connector. jb

Reported in: BOILING SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 ford f150. consumer states engine shuts off and vehicle continues to go into "fail safe mode" *tgw the consumer stated there were times when the vehicle would re-start, and other times it wouldn't. the consumer stated several components such as the fuel filter, catalytic converter, fuel pump module, throttle body, and crankshaft position sensor were replaced to try and rectify the problem. the engine began to misfire and the check engine light illuminated. the consumer stated it was finally determined, the casing on the crankshaft position sensor wire had rubbed through and was shorting out on the ac line running along the right fender well. the consumer stated at some point when his vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, a cover was removed from the far left wiring harness at the pcm, which permitted water to run down the inside of the wiring harness and shorted out the connector. jb

Reported in: BOILING SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585N

TIRES

this is the second cooper discoverer h/t de-treading incident in several months. in both cases, tire pressures were inflated per specification prior to an extended trip and failed after less than 200 miles of sustained highway driving. all tires were inspected prior to the trip and no road hazards were cause of the tires de-treading. the first incident in october on highway 10 west was reported to nthsb. this second incident occurred on february 9, 2012 while traveling at a speed of 70 mph on highway 10 east, approximately 130 miles from lake havasu city, arizona. on both occasions, the tires held pressure while the treads sheared from the tire. both defective tires maintained the correct pressure after testing. it is also noted that the vehicle has never towed a trailer. the vehicle sustained severe damage in both incidents, with the first occurrence forcing the truck off the roadway and into a near fatal situation.

Reported in: LAKE HAVASU CITTY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W45N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my fuel pump module shorted out. it had become corroded. there was a melting of plastic parts in the module. i could smell the plastic burning before the unit failed. the truck was running fine and then suddenly died when the module failed. fortunately, i was driving through a small town when this happened. if it would have happened on the highway it could have been a very dangerous situation. i feel ford should be performing a recall on these modules. it's a very poor design. i also feel that the truck owners should be compensated for the repairs that have already been done.

Reported in: ST. CLEMENTS ON N0B 2M0 MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my fuel pump module shorted out. it had become corroded. there was a melting of plastic parts in the module. i could smell the plastic burning before the unit failed. the truck was running fine and then suddenly died when the module failed. fortunately, i was driving through a small town when this happened. if it would have happened on the highway it could have been a very dangerous situation. i feel ford should be performing a recall on these modules. it's a very poor design. i also feel that the truck owners should be compensated for the repairs that have already been done.

Reported in: ST. CLEMENTS ON N0B 2M0 MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575N

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when he heard a loud noise in the door. after a gust of wind hit him, he realized that the window fallen down into the door panel unexpectedly. the vehicle was inspected by the owner who noticed that the control for the window was fractured, causing the window to fall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. updated 04/11/12*lj the consumer stated he replaced the window regulator on his own. the plastic feed for the cables had broken and the regulator cable drum grooves had worn out. updated 04/23/12

Reported in: TUSCON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585F

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when he heard a loud noise in the door. after a gust of wind hit him, he realized that the window fallen down into the door panel unexpectedly. the vehicle was inspected by the owner who noticed that the control for the window was fractured, causing the window to fall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. updated 04/11/12*lj the consumer stated he replaced the window regulator on his own. the plastic feed for the cables had broken and the regulator cable drum grooves had worn out. updated 04/23/12

Reported in: TUSCON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14585F

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the brakes started to pulsate and the steering wheel jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rotors were warped and as a result, the rotors needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 31,000. updated 03/16/12*lj updated 04/19/12

Reported in: WOODLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02505K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph in rainy weather conditions, the driver crashed into a tree that had fallen and obstructed the roadway. as the vehicle rolled over the impaled tree, one of the tree branches fractured the front windshield and struck the driver. the air bags did not deploy and the driver was killed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and the current mileages were unknown. updated 04/10/12*lj updated 06/07/12*js

Reported in: ROCKLEDGE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRX14W85F

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently while driving on the highway. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 76,000.

Reported in: LYNDALE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12WX5N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the front driver side window malfunctioned and the window could not be opened. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic replaced the window regulator motor. the repair did not remedy the issue so the contact took the vehicle back to the mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results displayed that the dm module was defective. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 80,690.

Reported in: FREEMAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575N

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driver side window just fell in the door while driving.

Reported in: ELKON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

warning light: engine fail safe on i was forced to coast to a stop and turn off the vehicle. i restarted the vehicle clearing the warning and continued on. i took the vehicle to a local ford dealer where it was determined i needed to replace the throttle body and throttle position sensor.

Reported in: PLYMOUTH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

warning light: engine fail safe on i was forced to coast to a stop and turn off the vehicle. i restarted the vehicle clearing the warning and continued on. i took the vehicle to a local ford dealer where it was determined i needed to replace the throttle body and throttle position sensor.

Reported in: PLYMOUTH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a loud pop noise was heard and the vehicle erupted into flames. the vehicle caused extensive damage to a commercial building in which it was parked near. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the fire department did not determine the cause of the fire. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. updated 03/28/12 *bf updated 03/30/12

Reported in: ASHBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a loud pop noise was heard and the vehicle erupted into flames. the vehicle caused extensive damage to a commercial building in which it was parked near. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the fire department did not determine the cause of the fire. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. updated 03/28/12 *bf updated 03/30/12

Reported in: ASHBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that fluid was leaking into a puddle under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the power steering lines were leaking. the vehicle was not repaired because the necessary parts were on back order. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 248,000.

Reported in: TEMPERANCE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ford factory spark plug breaks within the head causing potential internal engine damage. an extremely common issue that has lead to the invention of a special tool used just because f the issue. commonly reaching hundreds and even thousands of dollars to repair. ford has changed their tsb from changing plugs at 100k miles to 60k miles. however by the time a issue was noticed many of us owners have over the 60k mile mark.

Reported in: HOLIDAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ford factory spark plug breaks within the head causing potential internal engine damage. an extremely common issue that has lead to the invention of a special tool used just because f the issue. commonly reaching hundreds and even thousands of dollars to repair. ford has changed their tsb from changing plugs at 100k miles to 60k miles. however by the time a issue was noticed many of us owners have over the 60k mile mark.

Reported in: HOLIDAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the first regulator that broke was on the drivers side. my wife and i came home in her car, my truck was parked in the driveway and we noticed the window on the drivers side was down and on inspection the glass was down inside the door. the next time was this sunday, march 1, 2012, when we got home from church the same thing happened except it was the passenger side.

Reported in: HAMPTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585N

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph he noticed that the engine misfired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the reverse spark plugs welded themselves to the engine head. the mechanic performed a tune up and replaced the spark plugs. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 94,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 06/05/12*lj the customer stated ford replacedthe faulty fuel injectors. updated 06/06/12 *js

Reported in: SILVERDALE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph he noticed that the engine misfired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the reverse spark plugs welded themselves to the engine head. the mechanic performed a tune up and replaced the spark plugs. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 94,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 06/05/12*lj the customer stated ford replacedthe faulty fuel injectors. updated 06/06/12 *js

Reported in: SILVERDALE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

for the third time, i have had a door window drop from a fully closed position to a fully open position. in doing reseach on the issue, i find that this is a common problem with 2004 - 2005 model year f150 crew cabs.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

sitting in park as i had just started the vehicle when the airbag deployed.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14545N

STRUCTURE:BODY

driving to church on may 6th, 2012 @ 0900 a.m. on the interstate traveling @ 70 mph. i lowered the window about an inch. when i pressed the button to raise the window a loud pop occurred and the window dropped into the door-well. it scared everyone in the truck. it was a sunny day. potential for loss of life is present with this issue. inclement weather or blinding debris within the cab could raise the potential for loss of life. please petition ford motor company for a recall on this potentially life threatening issue.

Reported in: MURFREESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driving to church on may 6th, 2012 @ 0900 a.m. on the interstate traveling @ 70 mph. i lowered the window about an inch. when i pressed the button to raise the window a loud pop occurred and the window dropped into the door-well. it scared everyone in the truck. it was a sunny day. potential for loss of life is present with this issue. inclement weather or blinding debris within the cab could raise the potential for loss of life. please petition ford motor company for a recall on this potentially life threatening issue.

Reported in: MURFREESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact had to apply excessive force to the brakes and shift into neutral in order to get the vehicle to stop. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and after two days of testing, the dealer advised that he was unable to diagnose a failure within the vehicle. the vehicle was not driven during the winter, only the summer and the contact had experienced the failure for two consequent years. an engineer was sent by the manufacturer to install a vehicle registration mark (vrm) in the vehicle to monitor the failure but to no avail. the vrm was removed and the failure recurred shortly afterward. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 53,000. updated 06/12/12*lj the consumer stated the sudden acceleraton occurred four times. updated 06/13/12

Reported in: BRITON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

driving my son home from school, heard a loud pop in the driver's side door, which made me jerk the wheel (glad i wasn't going very fast), then the driver's side window fell into the frame. dealership claims broken window regulator. went online and found hundreds of complaints of the same. called ford complaint number; they very kindly told me there was nothing they could do at this time. too many complaints of the same issue to not be on recall list.

Reported in: INDIAN TRAIL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

cross-reference ford tsb 07-13-5: water leak from ac has flooded the passenger floor pan and all associated carpeting and padding. significant health hazard exists in warm climates due to the proliferation of respiratory hazards including but not limited to legionnaire's disease. the item should be a recall for this reason. i have lost use of my truck due to the inability to sufficiently dry the padding - i have had the vehicle drying for one week in hot florida sun to no avail.

Reported in: ST. AUGUSTINE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

STRUCTURE

cross-reference ford tsb 07-13-5: water leak from ac has flooded the passenger floor pan and all associated carpeting and padding. significant health hazard exists in warm climates due to the proliferation of respiratory hazards including but not limited to legionnaire's disease. the item should be a recall for this reason. i have lost use of my truck due to the inability to sufficiently dry the padding - i have had the vehicle drying for one week in hot florida sun to no avail.

Reported in: ST. AUGUSTINE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

#3 spark plug blew out while traveling away from home in another state. in driving two miles back to my son's house, i had two explosions from excess gasoline and spark plug firing. the spark plugs were original and blew out because of the fine threads and aluminum cylinder heads. this is a design defect and safety problem known to ford. towing and insert installation by a ford dealer was $950. the engine is a 4.6 v-8 updated 05/17/12 *bf

Reported in: WHITE PIGEON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the truck has been back to ford many times for draining the battery. if it is parked for 2 to 3 days i would have to jump start it. the dealers could not find the problem and keep replacing the battery. after it was out of warranty paid out of my own pocket to find the problem still could not find. i have a video of the truck in12/11 of the heater/defroster running after the truck was parked for 3 hours with no keys in the truck. on 5/16/2012 the truck was parked in my driveway and caught fire under the dash.

Reported in: WILMINGTON DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525F

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 stopped the vehicle by depressing the emergency brake and the rpm's finally came down and the engine returned to normal. i was so nervous because if there had been cars coming i would have been hit on the driver's side. the street is usually very heavy with traffic. i was very lucky that there was no one close or i may not be writing this today. a few days later i came to the same corner and a bicyclist crossed right in front of me. if this had happened on april 12th, i would have run over the bicyclist. i drove around the block very slowly continuing to stop and rpm's were normal. i really thought everyone would think i was crazy for what had just happened. when the ford dealership found the problem on the computer i was relieved to know that there was a problem that could be fixed. it was the throttle body. a month later our other ford f-150, a 2007, had the same problem and this time my husband was driving it. there was a report on this vehicle also. ford is not recognizing that there is a problem and other vehicles are being brought in for the same issues which could result in serious injury or fatalities to innocent parties due to some defect in the throttle body's on the f-150's. my report number on our 2007 f-150 is 10459967.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

ENGINE

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 stopped the vehicle by depressing the emergency brake and the rpm's finally came down and the engine returned to normal. i was so nervous because if there had been cars coming i would have been hit on the driver's side. the street is usually very heavy with traffic. i was very lucky that there was no one close or i may not be writing this today. a few days later i came to the same corner and a bicyclist crossed right in front of me. if this had happened on april 12th, i would have run over the bicyclist. i drove around the block very slowly continuing to stop and rpm's were normal. i really thought everyone would think i was crazy for what had just happened. when the ford dealership found the problem on the computer i was relieved to know that there was a problem that could be fixed. it was the throttle body. a month later our other ford f-150, a 2007, had the same problem and this time my husband was driving it. there was a report on this vehicle also. ford is not recognizing that there is a problem and other vehicles are being brought in for the same issues which could result in serious injury or fatalities to innocent parties due to some defect in the throttle body's on the f-150's. my report number on our 2007 f-150 is 10459967.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12545K

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 were 81,000.

Reported in: LOCKPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i was leaving an atm (it was raining), i rolled up the drivers window. when the window reached the top the window fell (free fall was more like it) in to the door. once i removed the door panel and inspected the window parts i found the regulator failed/broke. we are thankful the window did not break and injure us.

Reported in: MOSS POINT MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555K

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

driving out of a parking lot, only 10 mph or so, loud pop on passenger side door. stopped the vehicle, and passenger window dropped down into the door. grateful i was not going fast and had the ability to stop quickly, otherwise potential accident. looking online, can see this is a frequent problem with this year, make, model truck. a matter of time before someone gets hurt from this. *js

Reported in: WEST JORDAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12595N

AIR BAGS

june 24, 2012 dear ford motor company, i own a 2005 ford f150 4x4 crew cab truck, which i have had since 2005, and which you have excluded from your present recall of 2005-2006 ford f150's. however, it has presented an illuminated air bag light every time it has been started now for over 2 years.this i have learned is the single warning sign capable of warning of its faulty air bag system. i am aware that nhtsa wanted ford to recall 1.2+ million trucks and that ford has avoided such a wide-spread recall saying they had made production changes that minimized the number of affected trucks, and that nhtsa sent another letter warning ford that if they didn't agree to a complete recall, the agency could convene a formal public hearing to compel a recall, and that now ford has agreed to recall 2004 through 2006 f-150 vehicles, approximately 1.2 million more trucks. yet still my truck is a 2005, the very year model included in your original recall, yet for whatever reason my 2005 ford f150 is excluded, leaving me to chance the safety of my family's life every time any of us get in my truck (which only likes 2 payments being paid for). by the way, i am a mother of 3, daughter of 2, sister to 1 and the girlfriend of a mean biker, should i parish my children would be orphans, but more importantly to ford motor company, should any of my children be so much as harmed due to this well depicted issue, ford motor company is going to wish my children were orphaned! [xxx] p.s. i also come from a family of ford enthusiasts, thus i have great faith in your loyalty and therefore will allow you a minimal amount of time to include my 2005 ford f-150 in your recall (and notify me of it), before i forward this correspondence to the nhtsa and everywhere else additional research instructs me to.

Reported in: GURDON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW14W55F

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 equipped with goodyear wrangler tires, size 235/70/r17. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the front driver¿s tire blew out. the road conditions were clear. the contact stated that the tread around the tire separated completely from the rest of tire. the left and right sides attached to the rim remained intact. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop to get the tires inspected. the approximate failure and current mileages were 115,000. the failure and current mileage of the tire was 1,000.

Reported in: LAFAYETTE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W75N

SUSPENSION

while sitting at rest, the left front coil spring broke at the bottom rung. the engine was not running and the truck was unloaded. i heard a loud snap and the truck shook. no parts or fragments were released and the break was clean and rather even across the body of the spring. the stance of the truck has been altered although no change in drivablility to date (next day).

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

parking my truck in my garage, stopped, put transmission in park, closed drivers door power window, heard loud pop, sounded as if glass broke, but it did not. window fell down into door, would not raise up. pressing power button, i could hear motor running, but window would not move. *js

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the shifter cable detached from the connection in the transmission. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic replaced the shifter cable. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: WESTEND NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 equipped with hankook snm tires, size: p235 70 r17. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the rear driver side tire blew. the contact stated that two weeks prior to the failure, the vehicle passed state inspection with no indication of a failure. the contact stated that the tire tread separated and caused the failure. the contact was told the tires were imported from korea and that the rubber did not wear evenly. the failure and the current mileage was 30,000. .. updated 08-30-12 *bf updated 08/31/2012 *js

Reported in: MURCERSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W25N

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 result. i have contacted ford and they claim no liability, stating nhtsa hasn't required them to do a recall.

Reported in: GREENWOOD IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the driver started the vehicle and heard a popping noise. there was smoke seen rising from under the hood. the contact appeared on the scene to examine the vehicle and noticed that the power assist feature on the brakes was no longer functioning. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that various hoses for the braking system failed. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the manufacturer would not honor the recall a second time. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,173.

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14565F

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i have read many complaints just like mine, ford told some people they had way too many complaints to do anything about a recall on this. last year the drivers window popped and the window dropped inside the door i went to ford bought the cable and regulator and had a window company replace it. 2 weeks ago same thing on the passengers front window, next day the passengers back window dropped while i was in my house, the drivers back window is the only one left. this truck is a 2005 the parts are not that old.

Reported in: ARIZONA CITY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have read many complaints just like mine, ford told some people they had way too many complaints to do anything about a recall on this. last year the drivers window popped and the window dropped inside the door i went to ford bought the cable and regulator and had a window company replace it. 2 weeks ago same thing on the passengers front window, next day the passengers back window dropped while i was in my house, the drivers back window is the only one left. this truck is a 2005 the parts are not that old.

Reported in: ARIZONA CITY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555F

STEERING

the truck loses its power steering capability after about 10-15min of driving down the road. if a turn needs to be made,the steering wheel freezes without notice, which causes panic; additionally, it rattles and clunks as it is manually maneuvered. it becomes necessary to quickly strong-arm the steering wheel, in hopes of forcibly completing the turn so that it doesn't go off the path possibly crashing into something or someone. ford has issued a tsb #05-9-23 pertaining to this issue. why is a mechanical problem that can be so dangerous to the driver, passengers and others not identified as a recall vs. a tsb?

Reported in: HAMPSHIRE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTP1W259KE

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired at the owner¿s expense, even though there was a recall issued for the similar defect under nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. in addition, the steering wheel would emit a loud clunking and rattling noise when the vehicle was in operation. the steering wheel would also lock whenever the vehicle was being driven for over a period of twenty minutes and eventually unlock when the engine was shut off. there was a technical service bulletin pertaining to the nhtsa item number 10014252 (steering). the steering wheel was repaired by the dealer and the problem continued to occur. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: HAMPSHIRE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired at the owner¿s expense, even though there was a recall issued for the similar defect under nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. in addition, the steering wheel would emit a loud clunking and rattling noise when the vehicle was in operation. the steering wheel would also lock whenever the vehicle was being driven for over a period of twenty minutes and eventually unlock when the engine was shut off. there was a technical service bulletin pertaining to the nhtsa item number 10014252 (steering). the steering wheel was repaired by the dealer and the problem continued to occur. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: HAMPSHIRE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595K

VISIBILITY/WIPER

i have powered windows on my truck. today while driving to work and getting on the highway going south on i-35 in okc, ok. i had the driver side window partially rolled down and once i was at highway speeds i decided to roll the window up, as i usually have always done before. after the window reached the closed position, i heard a loud pop as if a rock hit the window and immediately after that, the window fell down and slammed into the bottom well of the door panel. to my amazement and not understanding what just occurred, i tried to re-raise the window back up unsuccessfully. so far its sitting in the parking lot, taped up with plastic over it since its about to rain until i can get it taken care of. on another note the other rear back passengers windows squeak when they are raised or lowered. what next!! probably more of the same. sweet!!

Reported in: LUTHER OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

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 was no recalls pertaining to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W35F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the rear driver side window collapsed into the door panel. the contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the window regulator failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure later recurred with another window. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 66,000. ..updated 09-28-12 *bf the consumer stated two of the windows failed within two days of each other. the first failure happened at 30 mph and the second incident happened at 65 mph, while his wife was driving on the freeway. the consumer's wife almost lost control of the vehicle, because she thought it was a gun shot. the window dropped inside the door, leaving the inability to roll up the window. updated 10/01/12

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the rear driver side window collapsed into the door panel. the contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the window regulator failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure later recurred with another window. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 66,000. ..updated 09-28-12 *bf the consumer stated two of the windows failed within two days of each other. the first failure happened at 30 mph and the second incident happened at 65 mph, while his wife was driving on the freeway. the consumer's wife almost lost control of the vehicle, because she thought it was a gun shot. the window dropped inside the door, leaving the inability to roll up the window. updated 10/01/12

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side coil spring was fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the front passenger side coil spring would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: MIDWAY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W75N

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that the headlights became inoperable while driving 55 mph. the contact stated that he was driving with the low beams activated when they failed and never re-illuminated. the dealer was notified who advised that wither the multi-switch or the module under the dashboard would need replacing. there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 164,000.

Reported in: HICKORY MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12W95K

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 equipped with michelin ltx/ms 2 tires, size: p275/65/r18. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire exploded. the contact noticed that the side wall was separated from the tread. the tire was taken to an independent tire shop where they stated that the tire were defective. the tire was then taken to a michelin dealer where the contact was advised that the blowout was caused by a screw. the vehicle failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 61,863. the tire failure mileage was 25,581. ..updated 11/14/12 *bf the consumer stated a second tire had to replaced because the tread depth cannot be more than 4/32 on same axle on a 4 wheel drive. updated 11/19/2012 *js

Reported in: SAINT CHARLES MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14565F

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.

Reported in: CROFTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle began to spill fuel into the street. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the joint on the tank had become delaminated. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 52,300. updated 01/09/13*lj updated 1/11/2013 *js

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12245N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 i hope this doesn't happen again.

Reported in: NORTH CHILI NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 i hope this doesn't happen again.

Reported in: NORTH CHILI NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 i hope this doesn't happen again.

Reported in: NORTH CHILI NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the gear was shifted into drive as the brakes were depressed when the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. in addition, the engine rpms increased excessively and without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 106,000.

Reported in: KENOVA WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595K

ENGINE

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 in an outer lane of a multiple lane highway. after the third occasion this past week, i took the vehicle to the ford dealership in rockwall, texas where it cost me $700.00 to have throttle body/motor assembly replaced. my obd readings at home were p2104 and p2112. if not already, this issue is a fatally waiting to happen. lots of chatter on internet of similar issues.

Reported in: ROCKWALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

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 in an outer lane of a multiple lane highway. after the third occasion this past week, i took the vehicle to the ford dealership in rockwall, texas where it cost me $700.00 to have throttle body/motor assembly replaced. my obd readings at home were p2104 and p2112. if not already, this issue is a fatally waiting to happen. lots of chatter on internet of similar issues.

Reported in: ROCKWALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that in an attempt to avoid crashing into a deer, the contact crashed into a ditch and the driver's side seat belt failed to restrain the contact. the contact suffered a broken leg and wrist. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: PANA IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTRF14W35K

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that the air bag sensors were not functioning. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: BELT MT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14575F

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150 equipped with continental contitrac bsw tires, size: lt245 75 r17. the contact stated that all four tires were cracked on the sidewall. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic to have the brakes changed and was informed of the failure. the contact spoke to the manufacturer in regard to nhtsa campaign id number: 05t022000 (tires: tread/belt), but was told that the tire size was not included. the failure and the current mileages were 37,125....updated 02-13-13 *bf updated 02-19-2013 *js

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX1245FB

TIRES

michelin ltx at2 tires. excessive cracking. tires with 30,000 miles on them and well over one-half tread remaining have developed widespread sidewall cracks. cracks are more than cosmetic, you can actually feel raised bumps if you run your hand over them. the cracks seem severe enough that i am concerned about tire failures, particularly at highway speeds. internet search shows many similar complaints, and evidence that michelin has been quietly offering discounted replacements to those who complain directly to them. i recently filed a complaint on their website but have not heard back. this problem is widespread enough that a more formal program on michelin's part seems warranted.

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

when accelerating slowly from a stop light, the drivers side window fell down into the door. apparently the window regulator broke, an issue which is documented on numerous internet sites. the window dropping into the door created a very distracting driving situation, not to mention visual safety hazards as in today during rainy, foggy, humid conditions affecting the visibility through the remaining glass in the vehicle.

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

VISIBILITY/WIPER

when accelerating slowly from a stop light, the drivers side window fell down into the door. apparently the window regulator broke, an issue which is documented on numerous internet sites. the window dropping into the door created a very distracting driving situation, not to mention visual safety hazards as in today during rainy, foggy, humid conditions affecting the visibility through the remaining glass in the vehicle.

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

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 could be as much as $3,000.00 if they had to remove the heads. research shows me this has been going on for ever and ford refuses to repair or recall the f150 5.4 3v spark plug problem. build up around the base of the plugs from poor head design is costing us consumers thousands. people are getting hurt just trying to remove these plugs. i feel ford should recall the f150 with this engine and repair or replace the engine heads with a plug that can be replaced at a fair price not this stupid thousands people are spending.

Reported in: LINCOLNTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: IFTPW12595K

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that he shifted into park and exited the vehicle however, it began to roll away in reverse. the contact jumped back in the vehicle and applied the parking brake. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: CLOVER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12W75N

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the driver's side air bag erroneously deployed without the vehicle being involved in a crash. the driver sustained first degree burns to the right wrist. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer did not provide any assistance since they would have to wait for the legal department to authorize any repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 219,671.

Reported in: RICHMOND MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12585F

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

would not start broke down had to tow rusted fuel pump module.

Reported in: NEW MIDDLETOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12275N

STRUCTURE:BODY

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 a t a ford dealership since the vehicle was purchased except for today with (2) more coil packs had to be installed at a local garage. this is apparently a big problem and something has to be done about it or ford will find good customers going to other vehicle brands.

Reported in: SAXE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 a t a ford dealership since the vehicle was purchased except for today with (2) more coil packs had to be installed at a local garage. this is apparently a big problem and something has to be done about it or ford will find good customers going to other vehicle brands.

Reported in: SAXE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

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 a t a ford dealership since the vehicle was purchased except for today with (2) more coil packs had to be installed at a local garage. this is apparently a big problem and something has to be done about it or ford will find good customers going to other vehicle brands.

Reported in: SAXE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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.

Reported in: GLEN LYON PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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.

Reported in: NEDERLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW14WX5F

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 34,000.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX04565K

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 vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 69,950.

Reported in: TARENTUM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14595N

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when vehicle's engine is cold, and approximately 8 minutes into driving, vehicle will cut off while in motion & wrench light comes on. vehicle then has to be guided to a stop with no power or can be shifted into neutral & restarted while still moving. following vehicle restart engine light is on. code indicates truck has been placed in "limp home mode". after about 2 weeks, engine light goes off. i was advised to replace the throttle body in feb. 2010, however the throttle body had just been replaced in april 2007 when the vehicle was only 2 years old.

Reported in: YORKTOWN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595F

POWER TRAIN

when vehicle's engine is cold, and approximately 8 minutes into driving, vehicle will cut off while in motion & wrench light comes on. vehicle then has to be guided to a stop with no power or can be shifted into neutral & restarted while still moving. following vehicle restart engine light is on. code indicates truck has been placed in "limp home mode". after about 2 weeks, engine light goes off. i was advised to replace the throttle body in feb. 2010, however the throttle body had just been replaced in april 2007 when the vehicle was only 2 years old.

Reported in: YORKTOWN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12595F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

on august 3, 2012 the passenger window dropped and the regulator assembly had to be replaced. yesterday, march 2, 2013 the driver side window would not go up. the regulator with motor had to be replaced. i think ford needs to recall their vehicles, and replace their defective parts.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555N

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Reported in: REEDSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

goodyear tirewall rubber peeling, exposing inner layers.

Reported in: CANYON LAKE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555F

VISIBILITY/WIPER

driving home and suddenly there was a loud bang. i thought someone shot out my window. after arriving home i looked at it and realized that the glass had dropped down into the door. i took it to the dealer and paid $350 for the repair. these window regulators need to be recalled or banned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reported in: WELDON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: P12A8231493

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 the fuel pump driver module corrodes and causes problems but that there was no recall on it. if i had not been an experienced driver this could have caused a horrible accident.

Reported in: BRYAN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W95N

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact was driving 25 mph and attempting a turn when the steering wheel seized and could not be moved in any direction. the contact applied force to the steering wheel in order to continue driving. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering shaft u-joint was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: MCHENRY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12235K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

rear passenger window regulator stopped working and window fell into door. had my daughter done this while driving she would have been scared by the loud popping noise and potentially crashed into object injuring herself and or others. this is a common problem and ford needs to recall the trucks with the plastic parts and falty mechanism. search the web and there are hundreds of vehicles with the same issue . years 2004-2006. ford needs to recall!!

Reported in: MORAGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

rear passenger window regulator stopped working and window fell into door. had my daughter done this while driving she would have been scared by the loud popping noise and potentially crashed into object injuring herself and or others. this is a common problem and ford needs to recall the trucks with the plastic parts and falty mechanism. search the web and there are hundreds of vehicles with the same issue . years 2004-2006. ford needs to recall!!

Reported in: MORAGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

ENGINE

constant ticking noise from engine, sounds like a diesel engine, remains ticking the entire time./ when applying brakes either on a hard stop or rolling over traction in road, grinding feeling in pedal and noise and will not stop immediately.-----was told by dealership that the "ticking" was typical for ford and the brakes was part of the antilock system, i do not think so.

Reported in: CHERRY VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

SERVICE BRAKES

constant ticking noise from engine, sounds like a diesel engine, remains ticking the entire time./ when applying brakes either on a hard stop or rolling over traction in road, grinding feeling in pedal and noise and will not stop immediately.-----was told by dealership that the "ticking" was typical for ford and the brakes was part of the antilock system, i do not think so.

Reported in: CHERRY VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14525K

STEERING

during a recent required nys inspection, play was found in the lower u joint of the steering shaft. i was told by the mechanic doing the inspection that the joint had so much play in it that it could break causing loss of steering and vehicle control. the entire shaft was replaced. the ford dealership where the vehicle was purchased said to my amazement, it was possibly caused by the vehicle having too few miles on it. ## vin failed ##

Reported in: MARCELLUS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while approaching a stop during a heavy rain shower i brought the vehicle to a complete stop about 10 feet from the vehicle in front of me. suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward. i pressed harder on the brake and the vehicle jerked and shuddered violently. my first thought was that i was struck from behind by another vehicle. i was issued a violation from louisiana state police for following too closely. my belief is that the shuddering was the effect of the anti lock brakes activating. the damage to both vehicles was relatively minor. the vehicle was checked for a defect but none could be found.

Reported in: COVINGTON LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

POWER TRAIN

i bought my ford-f 150 directly from the ford dealership brand new with only 30 miles in august 2005. by november 2005, we brought it in to the dealership with concerns of the tranny slipping. the dealership could not find the problem, and we went home. with-in 1 yr. we had to replace the power windows, and with-in 2 yrs, the transmission went out completely. luckily it was under warranty, and was replaced. we have replaced every piece in that truck at least once and some several times. and the transmission twice. last month the transmission went out again. we paid $2700. to only bring it home, and immediately it went out again. the mechanic is baffled. he has been trying for 4 weeks to fix it, and has now thrown in the towel. here i have a gorgeous truck, with a huge payment, and it's a piece of junk. we have maintained everything so precisely, never towed, never long trips, and have had all the up keep needed for this truck to last, so our son could take over when he is of age. i don't know what to do!

Reported in: CONCORD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the driver frontal air bag deployed erroneously. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was unknown and the vin was not available.

Reported in: SANYSIBRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 approximate failure mileage was 128,542.

Reported in: SOUTHEAST LACEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

we had just left our house and the driver side window fell down into the door and would not come back up. i looked on the internet and youtube to find out this has happened to 100's of the f150's. this is very dangerous because evidently it can happen to any of the windows on the truck. one of my grandchildren could have been riding with us and possible fall out a window. i understand there is no recall for this. i emailed ford about this but it stated the might not even acknowledge it.

Reported in: BATTLEBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12565N

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel failed and seized without warning. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: HACKENSACK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that he replaced the battery prior to the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Reported in: HYDE PARK MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

front passenger window fell to bottom of door. w

Reported in: OWASSO OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

rear passenger window regulator stopped working and window fell into door. had my wife done this while driving she would have been scared by the loud popping noise and potentially crashed into object injuring herself and or others. this is a common problem and ford needs to recall the trucks with the plastic parts and faulty mechanism. search the web and there are hundreds of vehicles with the same issue . years 2004-2006. ford needs to recall!

Reported in: OWASSO OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12515K

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

Reported in: ANTIOCH TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

STEERING

turned to go around corner steering wheel would not turn back. ended up on sidewalk. very hard time to turn steering wheel back. my mechanic it was poor design of the lower steering shaft.

Reported in: MENOMONEE FALLS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12535F

STEERING

failure of the lower steering shaft causes vehicle to restrict correcting itself after a turn. driver has to physically struggle to straighten the vehicle after turning.

Reported in: DARTMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

when driving down the road a 35 mph my driver side window made a loud pop sound and the window fell down into the door. i had to buy a whole new window regulator assembly. i have seen this to be a problem on this site and many other online forums. there must be a defect with the regulators. mine was so bad that the cable actually frayed and snapped. this is a safety hazard that should be addressed.

Reported in: NEWARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

after washing and waxing my truck i noticed that on both of the back fenders the paint is starting to bubble up and there appears to be rust coming out of the bubbles. i have seen others online that are having this same problem and ford knows about it check the link http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpress/more-problems-for-ford-paint-defects-in-2000-2005-models/ car and truck companies should be held responsible for their mistakes.

Reported in: NEWARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

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 2 blocks down the street back to her parents house turn off the truck load it up with our stuff and it will not start again. so the mechanic comes back over says ok it must be the fuel modulator. so he changes out the fuel modulator and sure enough it worked we drove it two blocks turned it off, reloaded the truck again. again it would not start back up, apparently the new modulator killed the brand new fuel pump we just paid $500 for so now we have to get another fuel pump as well. i am not happy after doing research there is thousands of people having the same problem and if anything like us we now have paid nearly $1000 to fix a problem that could easily be changed by ford mounting the fuel modulate under the hood near the engine like the rest of the modulators. would you please look into this as soon as you can this is so uncalled for a lot of us work to hard for our money and our vehicles to have them break down with the same problem every time we stop. included is a link to video where the guy explains the problem and all the people who have had the problem as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2e9kmf1_kg.

Reported in: ROCKY MOUNT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: AT MECHANIC

ELECTRICAL 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 2 blocks down the street back to her parents house turn off the truck load it up with our stuff and it will not start again. so the mechanic comes back over says ok it must be the fuel modulator. so he changes out the fuel modulator and sure enough it worked we drove it two blocks turned it off, reloaded the truck again. again it would not start back up, apparently the new modulator killed the brand new fuel pump we just paid $500 for so now we have to get another fuel pump as well. i am not happy after doing research there is thousands of people having the same problem and if anything like us we now have paid nearly $1000 to fix a problem that could easily be changed by ford mounting the fuel modulate under the hood near the engine like the rest of the modulators. would you please look into this as soon as you can this is so uncalled for a lot of us work to hard for our money and our vehicles to have them break down with the same problem every time we stop. included is a link to video where the guy explains the problem and all the people who have had the problem as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2e9kmf1_kg.

Reported in: ROCKY MOUNT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: AT MECHANIC

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 worst decision ford ever made was using the 5.4 triton v8 from 2005-2008. you would think if a manager of a ford mechanic shop tells you this, i am not the only one having this problem. it also has a constant ticking noise in the engine which i was told is the tensioner for the timing chain. the truck currently has 138,000 miles.

Reported in: BAY ST. LOUIS MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i took my vehicle in for a service engine light issue. i was told i need new spark plugs. the issue is hundreds of 2004 -2008 ford f-150 5.4 liter engine have faulty spark plugs that break off in the head creating additional expense. the prices are between 500- 1000 to change out spark plugs. the faulty design of the plugs created this issue and ford had not addressed this problem. please, research this issue and help consumers with this problem. lisle designed a tool to extract the broken plugs model # 65600 it is for the years 2004-2008 ford 5.4 liter engines. many dealers are aware of this problem and just charge additional monies to the customer because of faulity part design. please, help.

Reported in: ANTHEM AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12525K

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Reported in: VALDOSTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the front driver's side window fell into the door panel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the window regulator would need to be replaced. the contact stated that the failure had occurred two years prior on the front passenger's side window. the vehicle had been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,491.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12555K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all of the gauges and lights on the instrument panel began to malfunction. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,490.

Reported in: WESTFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5F

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

when i pulled out of parking lot at approx. 5 mph i heard a very loud noise in the rear of the truck. sounded like something hit my vehicles back door. when i looked back all looked normal. a few minutes later i heard air blowing. like a window was down. rear window had started to slowly slide down. mechanic informed me the window regulator had failed. 203.00 just for the part !!!! and he said more will break too. nice job ford.

Reported in: VINCENNES IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575F

ENGINE

this would be the second time a spark plug has popped out of the engine on my 2005 ford f-150 with the 4.6 liter v8 engine it. the first spark plug popped out in august 2011 and now it has happened again in september 2013. i have heard that i am not the only person this is happened to. this seems to be a recurring problem in not only the 4.6 liter v-8 but the 5.4 liter v-8 and the 6.8 liter v-10. with this problem happening over and over again why hasn't ford done anything about it. fordproblems.com suggests that ford insists the problem is due to improper torquing of new plugs or any number of other reasons. however many people have had the original factory spark plugs eject from the engine, which indicates there is a defect with the engine & cylinder head design. the repair is relatively easy - do not be fooled by a dealer offering to repair the issue for $700 or more. an inexpensive helicoil kit will do the trick. also, we do not recommend simply re-tapping the spark plug threads because the threads are probably too damaged already & the spark plug may just blow out again causing more damage. spark plug ejection is dangerous because fuel vapor starts coming out the spark plug hole, which is clearly a serious safety issue. the fuel vapor can be ignited by the loose spark plug and in fact there have been a small number of cases reported of engine fires due to spark plug ejection/blowout. i as well as other ford owners would like the nhtsa to look into and force a recall order to ford motor company to get these issue fixed, repair, and remembers all affected by this issue.

Reported in: GREELEY CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W45N

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the bottom of the floorboard and there was a sudden acceleration failure. the contact mentioned that the brakes were depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into a boulder in a river. a police report was filed. there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 86,000.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX14545F

AIR BAGS

hit a tree full force damaging the front of the truck, seat belt was buckled and air bag did not deploy.

Reported in: DERRY PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPX14595N

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 vct solenoids. ford has redesigned both of these parts so they know this was causing big issues with owners of the mentioned make/model/year fords. i do not know how a company, an american company, can get away with selling vehicles where the internal parts of the engine, and american made engine, go faulty before the odometer hit's 100,000 miles. there are normal wear and tear replaceable parts on every car, but when internal engine components fail with a vehicle that is just 7 years old that is not acceptable!

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5F

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

Reported in: STORY CITY IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i was pulling out into traffic when the engine wouldn't respond. luckily it wasn't on a highway the on coming traffic had enough time to avoid me. there was no warning i thought the truck had died and went to restart but the engine was idling. i then put the truck into low transfer and was able to move to a safe place by idling until a tow truck could remove it.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i was pulling out into traffic when the engine wouldn't respond. luckily it wasn't on a highway the on coming traffic had enough time to avoid me. there was no warning i thought the truck had died and went to restart but the engine was idling. i then put the truck into low transfer and was able to move to a safe place by idling until a tow truck could remove it.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14505F

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 as a result, the engine would possibly need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. updated 02/11/14*lj

Reported in: FRANKLIN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

truck would not start after it was parked. after several tries it started long enough to driver to a local mechanic. mechanic found a fuel injector was stuck open pouring gas into the cylinder and oil. vehicle towed to ford dealer for repair. dealer found a fuel injector was stuck open pouring gas into the cylinder and oil and a bent rod, their recommendation is a new engine. ford had issued a customer satisfaction program 07m08 to cover the fuel injectors to 11 years or 120,000 miles but since i was at almost 9 years and 134,000 miles ford no longer claims no responsibility for the cost of repair of a known and published problem or to its customer. some satisfaction program.

Reported in: CHAMPLIN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the seat belt failed to buckle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 88,000.

Reported in: SOUDERTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505F

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the gear shifter could not be removed from park until after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the shift lock solenoid, brake switch and brake module were replaced however, the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200.

Reported in: KANKAKEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515K

ENGINE

i was driving to town when engine started making a sound like a large compressor, stopped truck, could feel air coming from the top of the head by intake manifold, took to a garage where i was informed that the plug came out of the #2 cylinder and busted the coil pak. i know this has happened to many f150 truck owners, i know of 3 locally, and have found many more complaints with the same problem. ford should recall, this problem.

Reported in: LEXA AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX12W45K

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

truck started stalling in traffic & intersections. had to continue to restart. finally made it home. then took it in for repair. remove & replace fuel pump control module (part was severely corroded) technician was surprised that the truck even ran. ford pick a poor location for such an important part of the fuel delivery system. should have been a recall item. repair cost me $413.08.

Reported in: ROCHESTER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14575F

ENGINE

tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to restart it. once restarted, the vehicle functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to provide a remedy. the failure mileage was 88,000. ap

Reported in: WILLIAMSVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX125X5N

VISIBILITY/WIPER

i had just rolled up the windows on my truck, when i heard a loud pop come from the passenger door. about 15 minutes later the window dropped down into the door. this happened about 4 years ago. this is twice in the 8 years i have had the truck. needs to be a recall on this since seems to be happening to a lot of people.

Reported in: NICEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555K

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving home truck shut off engine fail safe mode indicator came on engine shut off all functions,brakes power steering.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving home truck shut off engine fail safe mode indicator came on engine shut off all functions,brakes power steering.

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW145X5K

POWER TRAIN

dash electrical relay issue,paint peeling tailgate,transmission shutter going into overdrive 45 mph.

Reported in: LIVERMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

STRUCTURE:BODY

dash electrical relay issue,paint peeling tailgate,transmission shutter going into overdrive 45 mph.

Reported in: LIVERMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dash electrical relay issue,paint peeling tailgate,transmission shutter going into overdrive 45 mph.

Reported in: LIVERMORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12505K

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i purchases a used 2005 ford f150 about 5 months ago. today, feb 28, 2014, i was leaving my neighborhood and my trucks display flashed an message reading "engine failsafe mode". my truck lost all power, no steering and died. luckily i was on surface streets and pulled it over with no power steering and engine dead. the mechanics cannot find the cause and the engine will start but continues to turn off and the vehicle's computer shuts down. online i read of this happening on the freeway at 65 mph. iam now terrified that my truck will shut off on the freeway with my children in the truck with me. this seems to be a life threatening problem. i called a ford dealership and the service dept claimed they never heard of this but can work on it if i bring it in. what is my recourse? thank you.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

ENGINE

i purchases a used 2005 ford f150 about 5 months ago. today, feb 28, 2014, i was leaving my neighborhood and my trucks display flashed an message reading "engine failsafe mode". my truck lost all power, no steering and died. luckily i was on surface streets and pulled it over with no power steering and engine dead. the mechanics cannot find the cause and the engine will start but continues to turn off and the vehicle's computer shuts down. online i read of this happening on the freeway at 65 mph. iam now terrified that my truck will shut off on the freeway with my children in the truck with me. this seems to be a life threatening problem. i called a ford dealership and the service dept claimed they never heard of this but can work on it if i bring it in. what is my recourse? thank you.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i purchases a used 2005 ford f150 about 5 months ago. today, feb 28, 2014, i was leaving my neighborhood and my trucks display flashed an message reading "engine failsafe mode". my truck lost all power, no steering and died. luckily i was on surface streets and pulled it over with no power steering and engine dead. the mechanics cannot find the cause and the engine will start but continues to turn off and the vehicle's computer shuts down. online i read of this happening on the freeway at 65 mph. iam now terrified that my truck will shut off on the freeway with my children in the truck with me. this seems to be a life threatening problem. i called a ford dealership and the service dept claimed they never heard of this but can work on it if i bring it in. what is my recourse? thank you.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12525K

STEERING

loss of steering because of a leak in hydraulic hoses. hose rotted out replaced hose and rack. happened again 11/23/13 same conditioned but parts have not been available as of this date.

Reported in: MILLIS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF04W15K

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while idling at a light, he heard a knocking noise from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the cam phasers and lifters needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the windows dropped inside of the door panel while being opened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the regulators needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000.

Reported in: SALLON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the windows dropped inside of the door panel while being opened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the regulators needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 114,000.

Reported in: SALLON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12535K

STEERING

the steering wheel on this 2005 is extremely loose at the top of the wheel and feels very unsecured as far as it being connected or secured underneath. it is also deteriorating greatly in that same area at the top of the wheel and never have seen this before. the reason i am so concerned about the safety of me and especially my family where we had a head-on collision and were very lucky to be alive. my wife has never fully recuperated from that horrible night. for her to drive my pickup and feel unsafe because of a defect that the ford motor company obviously overlooked or is neglecting is unthinkable. i cannot emphasize this enough due to a friend of mine which was killed in one of your ford explorers many years ago due to defective tires from firestone.

Reported in: LEMOORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRW12WX5F

ENGINE

first off i want to say that i work for ford and i am very disappointed that the first of the two issue i have hasn't been recalled and i'm not 100% sure about the dates that these problems occurred on. my truck has sounded like it has a diesel engine in it since i bought it brad new in 2005 and after talking to some guys at work i find out that it is caused by cam phasers that are in the 2004-07 5.4litre engines and if these fail you have to get a new motor which i was told just a couple of months ago would be $8900.00 which is absolutely crazy. if you look them up online you will see that this is a huge and costly problem. my second issue is i have had my rearend rebuilt twice since i have owned this vehicle. the first time was before it was out of it 36,000 mile factory warranty, the second time was before it was out of the 100,000 extended warranty that i purchased so luckily those two times did not cost me anything but now it needs it again and the mechanic tell me it could cost $5000 so with the motor issue and the rearend issue i could possibly spend $14,000 in repairs which again is crazy when you spent close to $50,000.00 on the vehicle to begin with.

Reported in: INDEPENDENCE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

POWER TRAIN

first off i want to say that i work for ford and i am very disappointed that the first of the two issue i have hasn't been recalled and i'm not 100% sure about the dates that these problems occurred on. my truck has sounded like it has a diesel engine in it since i bought it brad new in 2005 and after talking to some guys at work i find out that it is caused by cam phasers that are in the 2004-07 5.4litre engines and if these fail you have to get a new motor which i was told just a couple of months ago would be $8900.00 which is absolutely crazy. if you look them up online you will see that this is a huge and costly problem. my second issue is i have had my rearend rebuilt twice since i have owned this vehicle. the first time was before it was out of it 36,000 mile factory warranty, the second time was before it was out of the 100,000 extended warranty that i purchased so luckily those two times did not cost me anything but now it needs it again and the mechanic tell me it could cost $5000 so with the motor issue and the rearend issue i could possibly spend $14,000 in repairs which again is crazy when you spent close to $50,000.00 on the vehicle to begin with.

Reported in: INDEPENDENCE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14505K

POWER TRAIN

around midday while driving on a city street, i heard a vibration coming from the underside of the vehicle. i drove a few blocks back to my office and the vehicle sat until i left to go home later that day. a few blocks from my office also while driving on a city street, i heard a louder vibration and this time a metal on metal clanking sound. i immediately pulled off into a parking area and looked under the vehicle to see that the drive shaft had fallen from its center mount. the two piece drive shaft carrier bearing mounting bracket had failed due to corrosion of the mounting bracket causing the drive shaft to no longer be mounted to the frame. fortunately, i was on a city street driving and only driving approximately 20 mph and not at highway speed where i could have loss driver control of the vehicle. less than a year earlier, the vehicle failed a state safety inspection due to an excessively corroded steering shaft u joint. the mechanic said this u joint could fail during driving causing loss of driver control. either of these component part failure could have caused loss of vehicle control, an accident and injury or death to myself, my passengers or others in other vehicles or on or near the roadway. i have had multiple other non life safety mechanical defects with this vehicle but more importantly, this condition exists with many of these vehicles on the roads today and any of those drivers could experience a failure of either the steering shaft or the drive shaft at any time and be the cause of an accident.

Reported in: MARCELLUS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12255N

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that whenever he came to stop, the gears would engage independently and make a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the technician diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the contact mentioned that he had to replace the alternator a total of four times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 190,000.

Reported in: PARDEEVILLE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that whenever he came to stop, the gears would engage independently and make a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the technician diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the contact mentioned that he had to replace the alternator a total of four times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 190,000.

Reported in: PARDEEVILLE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

engine cut out while driving vehicle. would not restart. because i was stranded in the middle of a busy road, there was a 2 car rear collision that occurred behind me. repairs were $400.00 for me not to mention the cost and injury of the other cars involved in the accident behind me. i have since learned that this fuel pump module is a common problem in this truck due to corrosion problems resulting from a poor design. it is my opinion that this should be a recalled item.

Reported in: EXETER RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX145X5N

POWER TRAIN

vehicle went into 'failsafe mode' and stopped running with no warning. manual said this would allow the vehicle to proceed safely home. did not get far before it would not run. when it did run, it ran at about 2 mph before failing to go any farther. looking on the internet, lots of people have had this occur with various ford vehicles.

Reported in: EL GRANADA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14555K

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 because we could not get it to move without losing power and shaking and jerking! there have been several thousand complaints filed on this engine i'm sure, judging by the forums, websites, car complaint sites etc. meanwhile, we took our truck into a ford dealership and were told that they get hundreds of people who bring these vehicles in and spend thousands to replace the cam phasers just to have the same issue the next month! by the time you are able to fix the problem you've put out more money than the vehicle is worth at that point! get these engines recalled and get them off the roads. they're unsafe for drivers, families and others on the roadways!

Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

STRUCTURE:BODY

bad perforation corrosion around wheel arches. paint blistering.

Reported in: OSSINING NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ford fuel pump driver corrodes badly causing no start and/or total failure of engine power. reduction of power or engine stalling can and will happen at highway speeds. when engine stalls driver can lose power steering power breaks and control vehicle. this is known by ford. ford along with a aftermaket company has redesinged the part. the updated part has standoffs along with a protective coating peventing corrsion. the corrsion of the part happens faster in the salt belt states. i replaced mine and the part had a hole in it letting water and parts of metal inside unit. i still have part if needed. do an internet search and you will find allot of examples of this issue. this issue affects millions of vehicles.

Reported in: GREEN BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14595N

ENGINE

i had just changed the oil and checked the fluids and had to run some errands up town about a mile and a half up the road the engine started making a knocking noise, i was close enough to the garage i use so i pulled in there to see what was going on the oil pan was on fire oil and what looked like anti freeze was coming out of a hole from what use to be the oil pan or what was left of the pan, the fellow that ran the station told me it had hydro locked and bent a rod and pushed it thru the oil pan, he went on to say he had seen several of the 4.2 do this and it looked like ford wold have done something when they were aware of the problems with the 4.2,i talked to ford about it and got the run around from them, just couldn't believe it i had never pulled or hauled any heavy objects or mistreated it in any way, don't understand when the powers that be were aware of the problem with this engine the consumer was left holding the bag to a tune of thousands of dollars in repairs, now got to do with out to try and save the money to get it fixed, mostly used the truck to get my wife back and forth to the dr. she has m/s and a heart condition, the poor always catch it if there was anything to ford they would make it good and the same goes for the nhtsa they know the problem is there just look at the ford forms, but god always makes a way just have to wait and see what his plan are, alot of folks like us have no family so we take care of or trucks, it sure wasn't abuse that cause the problem

Reported in: LARINBURG NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12255N

SERVICE BRAKES

on 6/01/2014 i was driving my truck when i started to approach an intersection to stop and when i pressed the brake pedal to stop and the truck the brakes would not activate. the brake pedal went all away to the floor, then i realized that either i would have to crash the truck into the wall of the bridge and possibly go over or crash the truck in to other vehicles. however this was a panicky situation in the last second before crashing the truck i applied the emergency brakes. after towing the truck to the garage i took few photos of the front brake line hoses and how close they are to the tire rims. one of those break lines were damage by rubbing against the tire rim. other break lines photo is showing how close the break lines are to the tire rim. i am very disappointed that ford would install or design the holding brackets that could possibly move close to the tire rim for the brake hoses that close to the tire rim. also i stop over to a ford dealer in reading pa why they would not address this problem when i have the truck inspected in october of 2013. the supervisor at the desk have no answer to my question. then i check similar trucks the year was 2008 and the brake line was less than .250" from the tire rim. when i checked the 2014 e150 it looks that the brake lines location were redesign. so obviously somebody new about this problem however i was never notify about this problem, the bracket that hold the brake lines were never adjusted away from being that close to a tire rim at the inspection. i am disappointed that a government agency would allow the break hoses to be installed about .250" from the tire rims or moving parts. i would like to be reimbursed for a towing and the repair of the truck.

Reported in: READING PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRE14W45H

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i bought a 2005 ford f 150 used not knowing about the engine and rear end problems until i heard the raddle coming from under the hood so i go ask dealer about this problem he said this type engine was from ford was not good lucky for me they were repairing one it had blown a spark plug out and they were replace parts for the cam he said get rid of the truck or run it till it blows up it has no power it stalls in the most bad places i am afraid i am going to have a wreck and hurt some one ford needs to recall these engine and fix the rear end problem also i don't have 5 to 8 grand to fix it.

Reported in: UNION CITY TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12505F

ENGINE

i bought a 2005 ford f 150 used not knowing about the engine and rear end problems until i heard the raddle coming from under the hood so i go ask dealer about this problem he said this type engine was from ford was not good lucky for me they were repairing one it had blown a spark plug out and they were replace parts for the cam he said get rid of the truck or run it till it blows up it has no power it stalls in the most bad places i am afraid i am going to have a wreck and hurt some one ford needs to recall these engine and fix the rear end problem also i don't have 5 to 8 grand to fix it.

Reported in: UNION CITY TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12505F

POWER TRAIN

i bought a 2005 ford f 150 used not knowing about the engine and rear end problems until i heard the raddle coming from under the hood so i go ask dealer about this problem he said this type engine was from ford was not good lucky for me they were repairing one it had blown a spark plug out and they were replace parts for the cam he said get rid of the truck or run it till it blows up it has no power it stalls in the most bad places i am afraid i am going to have a wreck and hurt some one ford needs to recall these engine and fix the rear end problem also i don't have 5 to 8 grand to fix it.

Reported in: UNION CITY TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX12505F

ENGINE

5.4l truck always maintained and serviced at ford dealerships. it was running perfect until it immediately began idling rough at a stop. no check engine light, we just know our truck. took it in for a tune-up (replaced spark plugs, etc.) and oil change. perfect bill of health - couldn't replicate problem. engine checked out diagnostically- perfect. they suggested it could be an intermittent sticking fuel injector, so we were going to get an additive to add to the fuel tank. didn't make it that far. drove it home - 35 miles - got home and engine stalled in driveway. turned back on, engine died again. long story short - towed it back to ford - they were able to replicate the problem - oil pressure drops suddenly (intermittently)- pointing to cam phaser, timing area of engine - end result - need new engine - this one is shot at only 68k miles - estimated cost $7,400 plus tax. extended warranty expired. did some internet research, appears to be a common problem. these 5.4l engines are breaking down left and right in these trucks. don't know what changed. had a 1999 expedition with a 5.4l - great vehicle. contacted ford customer care - was told to keep all receipts in the event of a recall. an engine should not blow at 68k miles, especially a built ford tough engine. we've owned fords since high school and they used to be reliable, long driving vehicles.

Reported in: HENRY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14595F

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i started the truck and the all the initial before engine starts lights came on, tachometer went to zero and there was a warning buzzer. i rapped the top of the dash after trying three restarts where nothing changed. the truck normalized and i drove it. i do not often drive the truck, so about three weeks later i was headed to pennsylvania and was about to enter the hrbt tunnel when the instrument cluster went to key on status (no tachometer or speedometer function, multitude of warning lights and warning buzzer). so at 55mph i hit the top of the dash and the instrument cluster briefly came back on then shut off again. i repeated the blow on the top of the dash and the problem went away for about five hours and then came back again. it's quite disconcerting to have the speedometer shut down while driving and the rest of the instrument cluster not function. this continues to happen and ford's fix is for me to have to spend approximately $900.00 to completely replace the cluster.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to engine fail safe mode malfunctions causes vehicle to lose all power, brakes and steering. consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd the dealer investigated the complaint, but was unable to identify the cause. *jb

Reported in: LINDEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

ENGINE

2005 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to engine fail safe mode malfunctions causes vehicle to lose all power, brakes and steering. consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd the dealer investigated the complaint, but was unable to identify the cause. *jb

Reported in: LINDEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545F

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear driver side shock absorber malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the defect was caused by a rusted sub frame. the manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 13,000.

Reported in: STONINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15N

SUSPENSION

the vehicle is a 2005 ford f 150. shock fell off doing 30 miles mph. took to my body shop to repair. said i needed to go to dealer. i bought it brand new. dealer was no help he said he had never seen a frame as bad as mine. when i asked what and to do, he told me to decide for myself what to do. the frame and suspension were so bad he said the vehicle was unsafe to drive. confirmed by another ford dealership. i now have a vehicle which is ford's signature truck which may simply go to the junk yard. all said it can not be fixed. i would need a new frame for ca. 18000. not worth repairing. called ford and they simply said there was nothing they could do. it is evident the frame was defective when assembled.

Reported in: STONINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15N

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 show them 1" out of aliment and i need to continually see a chiropractor

Reported in: PAWTUCKET RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1FTPW14515F

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the window regulator linkage continually break. first incident was the driver's side door, and on 7/14/14, the right rear door. by the number of complaints on the web, it is obvious these regulators have a manufacture defect that causes premature failure. the only window fall into the door when the device is operated.

Reported in: WEST MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW12565K

STEERING

i had problems steering my car for the last 3 weeks. i made an appointment and they replaced the shaft 8l3z-3b676-b. the service tech said the crown victoria had the same problem and part. http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/ford-recalls-355000-vehicles-in-us-for-possible-steering-loss.html please do something, so other f150 owners will be warned, before they crash. the repair was over $400, but that might be cheaper than crashing the car. thanks

Reported in: WAUKESHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14555F

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 25 mph, the rear passenger side shock absorber detached from the frame of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the entire frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 13,000.

Reported in: STONINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W15N

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

when taking my vehicle out for test drive after putting new brakes on. while driving an spark plug blew out. while checking online i found that this is a major problem. i was very upset to find out from the dealer that it's gonna cost $585.70 to fix one spark plug and replace coil. i asked about replacing all the plug and they quoted $900 to do all of them. as a retiree of ford i think this is crazy. they tell you in the manual that the plugs are good for 100,000 miles. the mechanic said there is no guarantee that this won't happen again even if we replaced all the plugs. i'm thinking of trading my truck off and am considering another brand.

Reported in: NORTH OLMSTED OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14WX5F

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 to drive it until it dies,because the cost will be the same to repair or replace the engine,powertrain.com sells the upgraded engine which corrects the three major issues with this engine,which are,lash adjusters,cam phasers,and the spark plug treads stripping out of the heads,why has ford been able to hide this for so long.

Reported in: CROWNSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX14575N

ENGINE

at 58,000 miles engine malfunction due to a broken valve spring. at 101,879 mile started to make a loud rattling at startup and subsided until the engine was warmed up. this continued until i reached 273,000 miles and the engine just stopped due to oil starvation and cam phaser failures. oil was changed as required through out ownership.

Reported in: WAXAHACHIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPX02535K

ENGINE

truck went into "limp" mode on start up. very difficult to get home in traffic. "fix" was new throttle body from flecther ford. $582.38. seems to be an ongoing problem with ford

Reported in: JOPLIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW1458KE

ENGINE

the number 3 spark plug blew loose. the first time it happened it was just started and idling. it got fixed with a repair kit and then it happened again the next week. it wouldn't be a huge concern but there are multiple things that could happen and cause serious injury and or a fatality.

Reported in: MARION IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRX14W75F

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into three other vehicles. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2FTPW12505F

ENGINE

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. the corrosion evidently penetrated the entire rail and became a pinhole leak. raw fuel was seen leaking up and out of the pinhole. this happened on the passenger side fuel rail, which is positioned inches away from the high voltage coil pack, and above the exhaust manifold as well. called ford customer service hotline and was told there is no recall for it, no extended warranty program, no assistance whatsoever. ordered a new fuel rail through local ford dealer for $500 dollars (4 times what a typical fuel rail costs); part has not been shipped, dealer unsure if ford has any in stock or is even making the part. truck has been inoperable for over a week with no way to fix it.

Reported in: SOUTH PORTLAND ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12225N

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. the corrosion evidently penetrated the entire rail and became a pinhole leak. raw fuel was seen leaking up and out of the pinhole. this happened on the passenger side fuel rail, which is positioned inches away from the high voltage coil pack, and above the exhaust manifold as well. called ford customer service hotline and was told there is no recall for it, no extended warranty program, no assistance whatsoever. ordered a new fuel rail through local ford dealer for $500 dollars (4 times what a typical fuel rail costs); part has not been shipped, dealer unsure if ford has any in stock or is even making the part. truck has been inoperable for over a week with no way to fix it.

Reported in: SOUTH PORTLAND ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF12225N

ENGINE

we bought this vehicle new in 2005. change oil as required and did regular services. engine started knocking and running rough. took to dealer who stated cam phasers went out which in turn blew the engine. dealer states new engine is required on a 9-year old vehicle with less then 140,000. dealer states cam phasers are very common problem in this engine (5.4l trinitron) . calls to numerous other local ford dealers reveal numerous engine repairs due to cam phasers in the engine internet research find numerous issues with the cam phasers in this engine causing complete engine failure. ford refuses to acknowledge the problem. dealer quote to replace the engine on a 9-year old vehicle was $7150.00.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTPW14545K

AIR BAGS

tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the airbag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v107000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 79,000. jb

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTRF14W04N