2005 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Visibility (261), Engine (117), Engine And Engine Cooling (114).
Key takeaways
- 1121 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 50 involve a crash, 29 a fire, 57 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 261 | 23% |
| Engine | 117 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 114 | 10% |
| Power Train | 113 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 112 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 101 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 90 | 8% |
| Structure | 77 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 74 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 59 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 54 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford F-150 Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2005 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2005 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-26
My sister's 2008 Hyundai Elantra burned completely nothing left my truck was parked next to it it also burned the entire driver's side It was ruled an accident by fire department but progressive has turned down any claim from me the said since there was no one at fault even though her car burned my truck it's my proble...
Engine - filed 2025-12-10
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the contact pulled the vehicle into a Home Depot parking lot, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. The Home Depot employees came o...
Power Train,structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-11-01
customer states that the frame of the vehicle has been compromised by corrosion. the vehicle only has 163,844 miles on it and it has major holes in the frame. The chassis could break in half prohibiting the use of this vehicle on the roadway due to the safety of occupants. I advised the customer of this of which they b...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.