The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop sign, he had to pump the brake pedal to fully stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2005 Ford F-150 brakes problems
120 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,000. 13 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 120
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 36,000
- crashes
- 13
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components: master cylinder12
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12
- Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings9
- Foundation components: disc: rotor8
- Pedals and linkages5
- Power assist: vacuum4
- Foundation components: disc: caliper4
- Power assist3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-150 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford F-150 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
- Risk
- Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V208000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Loss of brake power-assist
By letter dated may 5, 2008, ford motor company (ford) notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall number 08v‑208) to address a manufacturing defect in approximately 605,684 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 ford f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles originally equipped with the 5.4l displacement, 3-valve per cylinder, v-8 engine.the recalled vehicles were built from july 18, 2004 through may 31, 2006 at the dearborn truck plant; from may 4, 2004 through may 31, 2006 at the kansas city assembly plant; and from april 19, 2004 through may 31, 2006 at the norfolk truck plant.the vehicles were manufactured with the same defective brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly unique to the 5.4l v-8 engine.ford f-150 vehicles equipped with optionally available 4.2l v6 and 4.6l v-8 engines are not included in this recall action because they utilize a different, one-piece brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly that does not exhibit an apparent defect trend. The recalled vehicles utilize a two-piece brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly comprised of a standpipe assembly and vacuum hose.the standpipe assembly attaches to a fitting on the engine air intake manifold utilizing a flexible rubber hose and plastic elbow.the vacuum hose attaches to the opposite end of the standpipe assembly and connects to a check valve fitting at the brake booster assembly.according to ford, the portion of the brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly attached to the intake manifold may swell over time and lose retention force, which may allow the hose to become detached from the intake manifold.should the brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly be disrupted, application of the brake pedal may deplete the vacuum reserve and consequently result in loss of brake power-assist. To correct the safety defect, ford will install an improved design brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly that utilizes a hose clamp at the intake manifold attachment. This remedy will be provided free of charge for all recalled vehicles.later production ford f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles built after may 2006 were manufactured with a hose clamp at the brake booster vacuum supply hose/intake manifold attachment and are not affected. To date, the office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of 324 non-duplicative complaints and 14 non-injury crashes related to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of 4,465 subject vehicles that experienced one or more warranty claims to repair or replace the subject brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly. The action taken by ford is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
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What 2005 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My brake booster or vacuum line has went out during driving and I almost lost control with my family. I see theres recalls on my make model and year. So I wanted to check and see because it was scary I had to leave my truck and get it towed some how back still also.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The driver immediately turned the steering to avoid hitting several kids that were crossing the street. During the failure, the brake warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the part to replace the ABS module was no longer produced by the manufacturer and was therefore unavailable for a repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Me enter hoy que mi truck tena varios recall y no he recibido aviso, gracias por su atencion.
The brake warning lite remains on. I'm told by my mechanic that it is due to a broken connection in the dash board circuit board and he said it is a relatively common fault. Repair requires removing the entire dash board and replacement of the circuit board.
1. Brake dot 3 is running out after several months. When I apply the brakes, the vehicle keeps going. In order to keep the vehicle running, I must push down the brake very hard to stop the vehicle. I have to constantly refill the oil tank. 2. When driving on the highway and the speed reaches at around 45-65 MPH, the vehicle automatically loses power and hit at 3-5 MPH before stopping. After I completely turn off and reset the battery, the vehicle starts normal again. The vehicle happened from 2009 to current time, but the odb scan does not detect any code or errors.
While driving, my f150 without warning, died 3 times in 1/2 mile. Leaving me with no power steering, power brakes. Very dangerous. Nearly had a accident. Had 1/2 tank of gas. New battery. It did not give a code. I did get it started each time and was able to drive it home. Now I am afraid to drive it.
My 2005 ford f150 truck has had so many problems & some replace twice & im over it im about to have a heart attack now it sounds like my aculator again with the sound of metal scraping on the ground and when I switch it to 44 the sounds stops .but if its not in 44 the sound stays and it is loud ! I have spent so much get my truck fixed and what upsets me is I take care of my truck change oil spark plugs everything since purchased in 2005 brand new and im over it something needs to done with all these parts defected and it will continue until something is done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 40 MPH, the two front wheels on the vehicle seized without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred on at least eight occasions. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: cas12702472. In addition, the contact cited the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic) as a possible cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
Had new brakes installed several years because it was shaking and almost impossible to stop at highway speed. Well it is happening again if you are traveling highway speed. Brakes are very bad again. This vehicle has about 55,000 miles on it and should not have worn out brakes for the second time. Something is terribly wrong with the braking system. I am to the point of being afraid to drive it on the highway because you have to mash hard on the brake and feel the front shaking before it will finally stop!
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-150 brakes
Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 120 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Ford F-150, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-150 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-150 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V208000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad brakes?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2013 (363 complaints), 2014 (346 complaints) and 2016 (341 complaints).
Other 2005 Ford F-150 problems
Visibility 268Engine 228Transmission 112Airbags 101Fuel system 82Body 77Electrical 73Acceleration 57Suspension 49Tires 36Steering 34Seat belts 20Wheels 16Lights 7Locks 7Driver assistance 3Seats 2
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