I purchases a used 2005 ford f150 about 5 months ago. Today, feb 28, 2014, I was leaving my neighborhood and my trucks display flashed an message reading "engine failsafe mode". My truck lost all power, no steering and died. Luckily I was on surface streets and pulled it over with no power steering and engine dead. The mechanics cannot find the cause and the engine will start but continues to turn off and the vehicle's computer shuts down. Online I read of this happening on the freeway at 65 MPH. Iam now terrified that my truck will shut off on the freeway with my children in the truck with me. This seems to be a life threatening problem. I called a ford dealership and the service dept claimed they never heard of this but can work on it if I bring it in. What is my recourse? Thank you.
2005 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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While driving home truck shut off engine fail safe mode indicator came on engine shut off all functions,brakes power steering.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to restart it. Once restarted, the vehicle functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to provide a remedy. The failure mileage was 88,000. Ap
I was driving to town when engine started making a sound like a large compressor, stopped truck, could feel air coming from the top of the head by intake manifold, took to a garage where I was informed that the plug came out of the #2 cylinder and busted the coil pak. I know this has happened to many f150 truck owners, I know of 3 locally, and have found many more complaints with the same problem. Ford should recall, this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would sound as if it was equipped with a diesel engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the spark plugs, coils, pulley and serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the remedy failed to correct the failure. The dealer then stated that the camshaft phaser was defective and as a result, the engine would possibly need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 02/11/14
I was pulling out into traffic when the engine wouldn't respond. Luckily it wasn't on a highway the on coming traffic had enough time to avoid me. There was no warning I thought the truck had died and went to restart but the engine was idling. I then put the truck into low transfer and was able to move to a safe place by idling until a tow truck could remove it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the motor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 215,000. Updated 1/14/14
After the truck passed 76000 I started to notice a tick/knock in the engine. I brought it to ford and they told me this was normal noise for these engines, to me this was no normal. Now the tick/knock/rattle has become worse and I have been told by ford I would need a new engine. This is a very very common situation with the 2004-2008 5.4l 3v engines. What us ford owners would like is a recall on the cam phasers and vct solenoids. Ford has redesigned both of these parts so they know this was causing big issues with owners of the mentioned make/model/year fords. I do not know how a company, an american company, can get away with selling vehicles where the internal parts of the engine, and american made engine, go faulty before the odometer hit's 100,000 miles. There are normal wear and tear replaceable parts on every car, but when internal engine components fail with a vehicle that is just 7 years old that is not acceptable!
This would be the second time a spark plug has popped out of the engine on my 2005 ford f-150 with the 4.6 liter v8 engine it. The first spark plug popped out in august 2011 and now it has happened again in september 2013. I have heard that I am not the only person this is happened to. This seems to be a recurring problem in not only the 4.6 liter v-8 but the 5.4 liter v-8 and the 6.8 liter v-10. With this problem happening over and over again why hasn't ford done anything about it. Fordproblems.com suggests that ford insists the problem is due to improper torquing of new plugs or any number of other reasons. However many people have had the original factory spark plugs eject from the engine, which indicates there is a defect with the engine & cylinder head design. The repair is relatively easy - do not be fooled by a dealer offering to repair the issue for $700 or more. An inexpensive helicoil kit will do the trick. Also, we do not recommend simply re-tapping the spark plug threads because the threads are probably too damaged already & the spark plug may just blow out again causing more damage. Spark plug ejection is dangerous because fuel vapor starts coming out the spark plug hole, which is clearly a serious safety issue. The fuel vapor can be ignited by the loose spark plug and in fact there have been a small number of cases reported of engine fires due to spark plug ejection/blowout. I as well as other ford owners would like the federal safety agency to look into and force a recall order to ford motor company to get these issue fixed, repair, and remembers all affected by this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
I took my vehicle in for a service engine light issue. I was told I need new spark plugs. The issue is hundreds of 2004 -2008 ford f-150 5.4 liter engine have faulty spark plugs that break off in the head creating additional expense. The prices are between 500- 1000 to change out spark plugs. The faulty design of the plugs created this issue and ford had not addressed this problem. Please, research this issue and help consumers with this problem. Lisle designed a tool to extract the broken plugs model # 65600 it is for the years 2004-2008 ford 5.4 liter engines. Many dealers are aware of this problem and just charge additional monies to the customer because of faulity part design. Please, help.
When you accelerate at 40 to 50mph the engine struggles to pick up speed like it is not getting fuel. It has also stalled several times at various speeds causing me to put it in neutral while still rolling,or come to a stop, turn the key completely off and then restart.took the vehicle to the ford dealer and to be told it was the cam phasers which will cost about $2,900.00 to fix were the problem. He also said the worst decision ford ever made was using the 5.4 triton v8 from 2005-2008. You would think if a manager of a ford mechanic shop tells you this, I am not the only one having this problem. It also has a constant ticking noise in the engine which I was told is the tensioner for the timing chain. The truck currently has 138,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 MPH and decelerating, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the engine had failed. The timing chain, and oil pump were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 175,412. Updated 12/23/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate in a jerking motion. There was no prior warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that one spark plug fractured. An appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,542.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that he heard a ticking sound from the engine that caused the vehicle to exhibit an abnormal sound, similar to brewing coffee. The contact performed online research and determined that the failure was caused by the cam phasers. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 34,000.
2005ford f-150 4.6 triton v8 spark plug ejected blowing out coil while driving. This resulting in a stripped head and needing to replace the engine. With research on the web seems this is a common problem with this model engine with many complaints that ford will not acknowledge.
Spark plug blew out of head. Called ford no recall. Can see why so many SUV, trucks,ect. Have this problem. Ford should have paid. Went truck shopping got a new dodge.
The coil packs and plugs have been changed on different times and the vehicle still has the same problems. Ford has to find a better solution to fix these ongoing issues so the customer does not have to keep paying all this money for the same problems over and over again. Engine lost power on several occasions and shakes when idling. Paint on front of vehicle started peeling off. All service work has been conducted a t a ford dealership since the vehicle was purchased except for today with (2) more coil packs had to be installed at a local garage. This is apparently a big problem and something has to be done about it or ford will find good customers going to other vehicle brands.
Bought this ford f150 used with 95,000 miles. I was told the plugs and fuel filter needed replaced by the 100,000 range. My local garage spent hours replacing one plug and when they checked with the local ford dealer about the problem they were told it was a long on going problem. The dealer said, they could remove the plugs but it would be $500.00 dollars to start and if the plugs broke off in the heads the cost could be as much as $3,000.00 if they had to remove the heads. Research shows me this has been going on for ever and ford refuses to repair or recall the f150 5.4 3v spark plug problem. Build up around the base of the plugs from poor head design is costing us consumers thousands. People are getting hurt just trying to remove these plugs. I feel ford should recall the f150 with this engine and repair or replace the engine heads with a plug that can be replaced at a fair price not this stupid thousands people are spending.
On three separate occasions, my ford 2005 f150 king ranch supercrew 4x4 engine suddenly died while driving at approximately 55-60mph. On all three occasions, I fortunately was able to pull over to the side of the road with the engine died and no power steering. If I had not been in the right hand lane and able to pull off of the road, then an rear engine collision would more than likely occurred if I would have been in an outer lane of a multiple lane highway. After the third occasion this past week, I took the vehicle to the ford dealership in rockwall, texas where it cost me $700.00 to have throttle body/motor assembly replaced. My obd readings at home were p2104 and p2112. If not already, this issue is a fatally waiting to happen. Lots of chatter on internet of similar issues.
There is a obvious problem with the manifolds on this truck. My truck is an fx4 and rarely seen any off roading. My manifolds are cracked and the truck has been babied this results in a very annoying noise. Also the transmission had be replaced at 30,000 miles under warranty, the new one is still slipping.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and then resumed driving. The vehicle was inspected upon arriving to the residence. The contact detected the number seven spark plug dislodged from the engine cylinder head. The dealer was contact who informed him that there was no recalls pertaining to the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
This 5.4 liter v8 motor required replacement of spark plugs (check engine message flashed on the dashboard). The spark plugs had welded themselves to the engine head, ultimately requiring the removel of the engine head to extract spark plug-cost $2,000 in additional cost to consumer. Internet is full of similar reports. Mechanics at ford dealership and midas report frequent encounter with this issue with similar result. I have contacted ford and they claim no liability, stating the federal safety agency hasn't required them to do a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined for routine maintenance when he was informed that four spark plugs were fractured. The contact also stated that the spark plugs were supposed to last for approximately 100,000 miles before being replaced. The dealer stated that a carbon build up on the tips of the plugs caused the failure. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.
I was driving on a residential street (gray st. )approaching a busy two lane street that was one way heading south (armenia avenue) in tampa, florida. As I was approaching the stop sign, my foot was on the brake. Preparing to stop, but instead of stopping the engine revved and accelerated into the lanes of traffic traveling south. I was standing on the brake so hard that my leg was shaking when I finally stopped. I stopped the vehicle by depressing the emergency brake and the RPM's finally came down and the engine returned to normal. I was so nervous because if there had been cars coming I would have been hit on the driver's side. The street is usually very heavy with traffic. I was very lucky that there was no one close or I may not be writing this today. A few days later I came to the same corner and a bicyclist crossed right in front of me. If this had happened on april 12th, I would have run over the bicyclist. I drove around the block very slowly continuing to stop and RPM's were normal. I really thought everyone would think I was crazy for what had just happened. When the ford dealership found the problem on the computer I was relieved to know that there was a problem that could be fixed. It was the throttle body. A month later our other ford f-150, a 2007, had the same problem and this time my husband was driving it. There was a report on this vehicle also. Ford is not recognizing that there is a problem and other vehicles are being brought in for the same issues which could result in serious injury or fatalities to innocent parties due to some defect in the throttle body's on the f-150's. My report number on our 2007 f-150 is 10459967.
Cross-reference ford tsb 07-13-5: water leak from AC has flooded the passenger floor pan and all associated carpeting and padding. Significant health hazard exists in warm climates due to the proliferation of respiratory hazards including but not limited to legionnaire's disease. The item should be a recall for this reason. I have lost use of my truck due to the inability to sufficiently dry the padding - I have had the vehicle drying for one week in hot florida sun to no avail.
#3 spark plug blew out while traveling away from home in another state. In driving two miles back to my son's house, I had two explosions from excess gasoline and spark plug firing. The spark plugs were original and blew out because of the fine threads and aluminum cylinder heads. This is a design defect and safety problem known to ford. Towing and insert installation by a ford dealer was $950. The engine is a 4.6 v-8 updated 05/17/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH he noticed that the engine misfired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the reverse spark plugs welded themselves to the engine head. The mechanic performed a tune up and replaced the spark plugs. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 06/05/12*lj the customer stated ford replacedthe faulty fuel injectors. Updated 06/06/12
Ford factory spark plug breaks within the head causing potential internal engine damage. An extremely common issue that has lead to the invention of a special tool used just because f the issue. Commonly reaching hundreds and even thousands of dollars to repair. Ford has changed their tsb from changing plugs at 100k miles to 60k miles. However by the time a issue was noticed many of us owners have over the 60k mile mark.
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