2005 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Engine · 175,000 miles · TX

My truck is rattling bad and its the timing chain ford should have recalled this because it is a known problem. The oil seals on the tensioners start leaking causing them to not keep the chain tight like it should be and also fails to push oil around to the right side cam which causes it to fail. This should be recalled it is dangerous and could cause injuries if the truck stalls out. Also the spark plugs blow out of the heads causing very high repair bills. This also could cause a accident resulting in death. Ford has known about this problem but yet has done nothing to make it right. Ford should stand behind there mistake and make it right fix or replace the engine no matter what the mileage is because they knew about it. My truck repairs will cost over $7000 dollars to fix because ford would fix the problem they knew about. I change my oil every 3000 miles with val oil and lucus oil stabilizer because of this issue it seems to help the rattle alittle but its just going to get worse and I cant afford $7000 to replace an engine.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 136,000 miles · CT

Purchased ford f150 from old saybrook ford, feb. 16. The truck has the 5.4 engine which has numerous complaints of engine failure. Driving on route 1 when truck eccelorates or loses power. When we bought the truck the chain guide was broke and eating through the case. Spark plugs get stuck in engine or propel them selves through the truck hood. Dangerous engine to have on road. I owe 8000.00 on a truck that now needs 4-6000 worth of work.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Brakes, Wheels · 230,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Engine · 118,000 miles · NC

My 2005 f150 xlt 4.6l engine blew out the #3 spark plug. This is a terrible inconvenience and frightening to think that it could happen at any time and leave you stranded in the middle of "no where", a very dangerous situation, could even be life threatening and yet ford will not own up and take responsibility for their inadequate design. To think that this could happen at any time and leave me stranded in the middle of "no where" is very frightening and could be dangerous and life threatening. This could prove very costly at $280 a plug..

Filed May 3, 2017 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

I was driving in my 2005 ford f-150 5.4 when the engine shut off on its own. It was not the first time. It has happened while I'm driving in the middle of traffic. Just recently I was driving when I started to loose power, but this time started hear a loud banging coming from the engine. I drove the truck with almost no power to the mechanic. There I was told that it a cam shaft issue. As they uncovered the engine ii was told I would a new engine at the cost of $7500. As I later went online I found many people complaining about the same thing with ford 5.4 engines. It seems to me ford knows about the problem but are not willing to stand by their problem. I have kept up with the maintanance since have been the only owner of the truck. I love the truck but I'm very disappointed with ford not taking responsibility for having engineered a bad engine. I the single provider of my family and don't have money to be throwing away on new vechical. I also believe the truck stalling out in the middle of a highway was completely dangerous and I was lucky not be hit by anyone else. Please help.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Engine · NE

Bought truck new, has an engine ticking that continues to get louder. Properly serviced as per owners manual. Engine needs replaced per mechanic.

Filed Nov 24, 2016 · Engine · 160,478 miles · PA

Bought the truck used at 150000 miles. After 5000 miles the loud ticking that these trucks are known for became louder. At 161000 miles the engine died. I started it up in my driveway one morning and instead of just ticking, it was knocking 100x louder. The truck began shaking violently. Then it just died. All this happened in a matter of minutes. Had it towed to a shop, and they said I need a whole new engine. I can't help but think if I was driving and this happened, what the outcome would be. I have read hundreds of complaints from people online saying similar things. Ford is aware of the problem, but no recall was issued. That is irresponsible, and very dangerous on ford's part.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, the seat belt tension seized and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioner failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 165,000 miles · SC

My truck has a known issue with the 5.4l's cam phasers. The truck makes a very loud noise and shakes. To repair this, it's around $3,000 and also I have a known issue with all 8 coils which had to be replaced for $1,200 and a known misfire. I do not understand why ford motor is aware of the ongoing issues in this year truck and has not done anything about it. Also if the cam phasers are not replaced the engine will blow!

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · WI

Known issue with fuel injectors caused premature engine failure at 45k mi. Too much fuel when compressed and ignited blew the piston apart. Ford replaced engine. 80k miles later similar problems and recommendation is another engine. Two 5.4l engines with less than 130k overall miles is absolutely unacceptable. Web searches say there is current litigation in progress over these 5.4l engines. I'm making a formal complaint that the basis of the lawsuit has merit. Ford has already settled a suit over the spark plugs for these 5.4l but the problems with these engines goes much deeper. I'm thankful my engine failures happened without any additional incident.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Engine · AL

F-150 began with a ticking noise and turned into a loud knocking noise, vehicle looses power or completely shuts off while driving. Replaced coil packs, and spark plugs (one broke off due to horrible design). Basically, had to take apart the entire engine replacing several parts to still not have a drivable vehicle. Mechanic just informed me there is nothing else to do but replace the entire engine. Thank you ford I owe about $8000 on this pos. I have already sunk $1200 into the vehicle and will now be looking at over $5000 to replace the engine.

Filed Jun 6, 2015 · Engine · 141,300 miles · NC

Spark plug blew out of the engine causing damage and requiring engine replacement.