Truck began ticking very loudly, then began a knocking noise, and now the engine shakes the truck when idling. Cam phasers broke apart causing damage to the timing chain. Sudden loss of power to the engine as well as inability to maintain speed while ascending an incline is frequent. The loss of speed and power has caused us several close-call accidents. Truck will simply not accelerate while pressing the gas pedal. Additionally, it also feels like the truck cannot catch gears while in motion.
2005 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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I was driving through the country, and something felt odd. At approximately 45 MPH, the truck started to shake, (more than normal) and was then vanish after 55 MPH. After the next few days, the shaking got worse. My first thought, "I have a misfire on one of my cylinders". On my way home from work my truck through a check engine light. I then proceeded to take it to my dealer because at this point it would barely go over 40 MPH. They checked the code and turns out that the truck has a number of problems; that what I have seen on this website are a very common issue with this year and engine type (5.4l v8 tritton). I need new vct solenoids, new camphasers, timing adjustments, and new cam shaft position sensors. To make a long story short, the common problem that happens to this engine, happened yet again. Bad cam phasers. Happened around 138,4xx miles. Not sure if any previous owner replaced this part before or not. But, it seems even if replaced, the problem will still persist in the future. This is in need of recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The stated while driving, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact stated he drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser, the bearing and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was backfiring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
I drive a 2005 5.4 triton and after 110000 miles the engine has died. The mechanic states its the cam phaser and I've seen several websites complaining the same issue.
Purchased my vehicle used at the dealership with 85,000. Which is typically a good break-in point for a truck. Well after having the vehicle home for less than a month I've noticed a ticking in the engine. A ticking that I knew little about until further research into these vehicles. Seems that along with thousands of other people in the world I've purchased a ford lemon. The engines rarely make it past 75,000-100,000. Ford as a whole are aware of this issue and deliberately find ways around having to take the liability on. The only solution to the ticking is 1,500 in repairs of the cam phaser, which in a timely manner melts like butter or replace it with a remanufactured engine only to encounter the same issue. Whether or not this vehicle is over 10 years old this is an issue that needs to be addressed. An engine should be able to last more than 100,000 miles. I have driven this vehicle less than 500 miles and the problem is evident.
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!
Engine started ticking ended up being cam phasers and needed new motor ford knows its a well known problem but refuses to stand behind their products.was told it was normal engine wear which I find hard to believe at 100,000miles with recommended maintenance done to vehicle class action lawsuit would be the best for all involved when it comes to this product 7000 dollars to replace motor.
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.
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.
The phasers and tuners are shot internal engine damage it started to make noise while moving
I purchased my 2005 f150 with a 5.4l trinitron engine used in 2010. I completed all regular scheduled maintenance using the recommended products, most of it done in ford dealerships. This 5.4l engine is a poor design and should be recalled. It has numerous problems. I had a safety inspection done at a ford dealership and it passed even though it had a ticking sound in the engine and I had hesitation and loss of power. Replace spark plugs, I had already replaced the transmission at 98,000 miles! This engine is a piece of junk! Ford needs to stand behind its' "built ford tough" trucks and make this right. I cant enjoy my truck!!!
I purchased my 2005 f150 with a 5.4l trinitron engine new in 2005. I completed all regular scheduled maintenance using the recommended products, most of it done in ford dealerships. This 5.4l engine is a poor design and should be recalled. It has numerous problems. I had a safety inspection done at a ford dealership and it passed even though it had a ticking sound in the engine and I had hesitation and loss of power. At that point, I had already replaced the transmission at 62,000 miles! Now at 105,000 miles the plastic camphasers broke apart, the timing chain broke and the engine is blown!! That is unacceptable for a ford truck to last that long and have that many problems. This engine is a piece of junk! Ford needs to stand behind its' "built ford tough" trucks and make this right. I'll never buy another ford.
The truck has a ticking sound inside the engine. I have had that noise since I bough it. 3 years ago I had it checked out at a ford dealership and they said it was normal. This year on november 4, I took it again to the ford dealership and they found the problem. Its a bent rod. The problem is that the extended warranty that I have will not cover itunless the know the cause of it. So ford is saying its a defected part. Insurance wont cover it and they want me to pay thousands of dollars to repair it!! If its a defected part, don't you think ford should pay!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle, there was a ticking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle consumed excessive oil at an accelerated rate and the vehicle needed an oil change. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle shook. While making a right turn into a parking lot, the vehicle crashed into a median and a curb. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder, neck, and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. No police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Spark plugs are impossible to be removed/replaced. Went to mechanic to be removed/replaced and was extremely expensive. Must be some defect on ford's part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine area and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also indicated that while idle, the vehicle would shake and rattle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine solenoid failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shook and stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pump was not supplying oil to the top of the engine and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,200. Updated 1/12/16
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.
I purchased my 2005 ford f-150 right out of the show in 2005 and first began have jerking issues 6 month later a mechanic then told me that it was related to the fuel injectors. Since that time I had to replace the transmission twice in 2008, a timing chain and bent rods in 2014 and currently another timing bent rods and debri from the oil pan. All caused from the initial faulty fuel injector issues continuing from less than one year after the original purchase in 2005. I've sent over $9500 in mechanic cost to date.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Spark plug blew out of the engine causing damage and requiring engine replacement.
Driving on interstate doing 70 MPH (in fast lane) when truck stopped/stalled and I guess from research went into "limp mode". I was unable to press the gas pedal, it just shook three times each of which slowed it down incredibly, the check engine light was on and a wrench showed up, but the radio still worked. While trying to pull over almost wrecked (memorial day weekend and I was in fast lane). Finally able to pull over to side of road hysterical, shut off and waited a minute and it started. Drove rest of way home *100 miles* with check engine light on and ABS light on. I am scared to death to drive again. Not fun having a vehicle stall/quit whatever on interstate in rush hour traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated before rapidly accelerating without warning. The failure persisted and would cause the engine to misfire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the spark plug, ignition coil, and the number five coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Upon starting my car that morning it backfired and white smoke exited from the exhaust which it has never done before. Once idling I put the truck in reverse with my foot on the brake and my truck rolled down the driveway. I had to depress my brakes with significant force to get it to stop. Upon checking the engine later there is no vacuum detected at the power brake assist. There is a recall on other ford trucks of this year and model with the same issues that mine was exhibiting. Upon calling ford they said that my VIN # was not associated with this recall. Go figure!
This engine is prone to engine failure due to cam phasers on 5.4 motor on a ford f150 cam phasers resulting in engine failure with the 5.4 motor ##
Spark plugs blowing out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
2005 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tune-up issues. *smd the consumer stated no one can tell him the estimated cost of a tune-up because the spark plugs can break off when being removed and can cost several hundred or even thousands if the cylinder head has to be removed to deal with the broken plug(s).
Exhaust manifold on the fords' 5.4l engine apparently were not engineered correctly. I have heard of many that have leaked and had to be replaced. I worry about the possibility of fire. I have contacted ford motor co. Multiple times however they declined any help with there replacement on my truck. It seems to be a very common problem from what I've heard and see online. Should ford have a recall on these manifolds?
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