2005 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Engine · 76,000 miles · MN

On highway at 60 MPH engine started to miss. Was able to get it to my mechanic where he said a spark plug had failed. The plug broke when removing. He was able to remove the plug. Then due to a squeal under the hood when the engine was cold, he removed the intake and found the seal had failed, while it was apart he noted 2 leaking fuel injectors. All defective parts were replaced. In august that same year I replaced the other 7 sparkplugs, having 4 more brake off. The extractor tool worked great.

Filed Aug 16, 2015 · 97,000 miles · CA

About a year ago I was driving my f-150 pickup truck down street maybe 45 m.p.h when out of nowhere the driver side window made a loud noise and fell down into the door . Ended up that the window regulator had broken . Then yesterday I was driving about 50 m.p.h and my back window was open about 2 inches I pushed the button to make it go up , it made a loud grinding noise and fell into the door also.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 5,555 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · OK

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!!

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 40,110 miles · OH

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!!!

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Visibility · 59,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Engine · 105,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MI

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.