Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a loud pop noise was heard and the vehicle erupted into flames. The vehicle caused extensive damage to a commercial building in which it was parked near. The police were contacted and a police report was filed. The fire department did not determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Updated 03/28/12 *bf updated 03/30/12
2005 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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2005 ford f150. Consumer states engine shuts off and vehicle continues to go into "fail safe mode" *tgw the consumer stated there were times when the vehicle would re-start, and other times it wouldn't. The consumer stated several components such as the fuel filter, catalytic converter, fuel pump module, throttle body, and crankshaft position sensor were replaced to try and rectify the problem. The engine began to misfire and the check engine light illuminated. The consumer stated it was finally determined, the casing on the crankshaft position sensor wire had rubbed through and was shorting out on the AC line running along the right fender well. The consumer stated at some point when his vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, a cover was removed from the far left wiring harness at the PCM, which permitted water to run down the inside of the wiring harness and shorted out the connector. Jb
Yes my 4x4 is not working and I have read over 300 post easy about the same problem people are having. Thousands of people are having the same problem I have had with my truck. Obviously if there are that many people with the same year of truck and same problem why isn't ford doing a recall? They say the problem is the iwe, solenoid, the problem why it happens in the first place is there isn't a rain cover over the solenoid underneath the hood. I do believe that this is a huge safety hazard and almost caused me to be in an accident about three weeks ago because my four wheel drive went out! Ford please do a recall before someone gets hurt or even die! I do believe that ford should be responsible for this issue and have a recall to get these vehicles fixed.
The problem started in 2010, it now has happen three times this year my 2005 ford f-150 supercab has without any warning, either lost all power or the engine was reduced to idle RPM at highway speeds. A total of five times this has happen since I bought the truck. Its happen in all typs of driving, highway speeds, city driving, acceleration and at a steady speed. I have had to maneuver across busy freeway lanes while coasting. In three of the incidents in which the engine stalled, I had to accomplish this without power steering or brakes. In another incident, the engine was idling so p/s and p/b were functioning, but there was no response to throttle inputs for acceleration. The check engine and "wrench" warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. After turning off the ignition switch, the vehicle re-started and I was able to continue, the wrench light went off after restart, but the check engine light remained illuminated until I have it reset. I been very fortunate that I have not been in an accident. This problem is intermittent and comes with absolutely no warning, it is clearly a safety issue. I now will not let my family drive the truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, a loud noise was emitted from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the spark plugs were not torqued correctly, causing the spark plugs to be spewed from the engine block. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
While driving to work #5 sparkplug blew out of the block. With the engine still running fumes or gas vapors from the sparkplug hole and the spark from the coil pack can cause the engine to catch fire or even explode!!!! Causing bodily injury or death to the occupant of the vehicle.
Auto ran great,fuel mileage real good,then sparkplug blew out without any advance indication of a problem.
Vehicle misfired on acceleration on highway. Was aware of spark plug ejections w/ my particular year and model after going through camshaft phaser repairs. (2005 f-150 w/ 5.4l triton engine). Mechanic suggested replacing all factory spark plugs w/ new designed spark plug kit to eliminate ejection problem. I did so at a cost of $831.52. Costs to date $4729.25 within the last 2 months on a 2005 vehicle. Unacceptable. Researched on internet and found this to be a very well known problem. No mention of it from the dealer upon purchase. Ford has turned their back on this (and the camshaft phaser defect). I am a small contractor whose livelihood depends on this vehicle. The purchase price of $35,890.00 plus tax and license was a huge investment for me (I paid cash and drained my savings so I would not have monthly payment). So these additional costs to an almost new vehicle have drained my account again.
Camshaft phasers failed so engine would not idle, causing a very dangerous situation at stop signs having to constantly rev engine to keep running. Repair cost $3,897.73. Through internet investigation have found my particular year and engine (5.4l triton) has a history of this failure. Told that a non-motorcraft oil filter can release debris that clogs a lubrivation port in the cam phasers which in turn destroys them. No info. Of this sort was ever relayed to me on purchase of vehicle. I have no reason to believe I have ever used anything but a motorcraft oil filter. A 2005 vehicle w/ a $3900.00 mechanical repair is unacceptable. Have contacted ford until I have exhausted my attempts. They finally told me this was the end of our communications.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While stopped, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the cam phaser and the tentioners would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
Truck continues accelerating after foot is removed from accelerator pedal. Almost impossible to stop with brake pedal. Had to take out of gear to stop truck. Restarted truck and it operates properly. It has happened three more times since this original occurrence. Ford dealer could find no problem in 2007. Am taking it back again as it has happened twice in the past year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was idle and in park when it exhibited an abnormally loud popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that four cylinders were defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.
Proceeded to drive out of home driveway onto road, which is gravel and travels immediately downhill. I heard a pop and what sounded like exhaust/compression popping and experienced the engine skipping with slight loss of power. I turned around, as soon as it was safe to do so, and drove back to my own driveway. I contacted a local mechanic which I use regularly and explained my situation. The mechanic was only able to check it out thursday 8, september, 2011. He then diagnosed the problem as a blown sparkplug and suggested I contact ford for some relief as the problem is widespread. I did and was denied. The problem, as I understand it, could have resulted in having raw gasoline spraying out of the spark plug hole, onto a hot manifold and possibly causing a fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, he heard an abnormally loud noise from the vehicle. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that a spark plug from the cylinder block had ejected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the block needed to be re-threaded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that faulty spark plugs fractured in the cylinder head and the remains became stuck in the engine block. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 08/01/11*lj the dealer had the vehicle for four weeks to remove the spark plugs. The consumer paid $ 467.50 in labor. Updated 08/11/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that the motor was faulty due to the design, causing a carbon build up that blocks the spark plugs. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to remove the spark plugs. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 131,000.
2005 ford f-150 spark plugs fuse to engine and break very easily. The truck has less than 100,000 miles and was brought to the dealership for a tune up. The dealership tried to remove the plugs and they broke. They are now forced to remove the header and replace the plugs. This is now going to cost $2600 for a known problem with the manufacture provided plugs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact was driving at relatively low speeds when the brakes were applied and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the engine mass air flow sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 90,000.
My 2005 ford f150 quit while driving down the highway with my 12 yr old son. Engine began to spit and sputter and stranded us on the highway. After towing to my local ford dealer. The dealer discovered the timing chain had slipped causing the truck to jump time and ruining the engine. The truck has 130,000 highway miles. Now they want $7,500 for a new engine. The other issue is my rear driver side window just fell into the door. They want between 200 and 300 dollars to repair.
2005 ford f150 spark plug ejected from engine.
2005 f150 supercrew 4x4 lariat; with a 5.4 3 valve/cylinder engine; check engine light came on and indicated cylinder 5; mechanic went to pull the plug which broke in two with the bottom part still in the block. Had to have it towed to a ford dealer; $150 to remove the plug plus $29 parts and labor. Plug has a design flaw that ford has known about since at least 1997. For most triton egnine owners, you find out the hard way when the engine light comes on or when you go in for a tune up; minimum cost $150; for every broken plug - $150 to remove it; if it can not be removed, the engine and/or front end has to be pulled (per ford repair bulletin) to remove the head(s). Cost: $1,000 - $3,000. Most vehicles are "out of warranty" by this time which ford then dismisses as not a "warranty problem" but rather a "service issue". The dealerships make a killing off the customers because of an inept, incompetently designed spark plug. Ford has known about this problem since the late 1990s but refuses to do anyting as the ntsb has done nothing to issue a recall. Duh
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The mechanic informed the contact that a spark plug had fractured in the head of cylinder five. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls for the failure and suggested the contact keep all receipts for possible reimbursement if there was a recall in the future. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to maneuver off the roadway and shifted into park. He was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. The failure recurred approximately five times and the vehicle was taken to both an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic who were both unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 04/05/11*lj updated 04/05/11
I own a 2005 ford f-150 which I received a letter from ford stating that my fuel injectors were given a defect only extended warranty to 150,000 miles. I have had a few injectors replaced since the letter because of defect..I.e white smoke from exhaust and stutter of engine while driving. Right after my last replacement of a fuel injector my catalytic converter was giving a bad odor..afterwards I had a diagnostic checked and the outcome was a bad converter. After several forums I have read I have noticed that several....several.. People have catalytic converter problems after the replacement of fuel injectors..some even having two or three replaced within just a few thousand miles and after having another fuel injector replaced. Is the fuel injector problem a problem for the converter..its a big coincidence that so many have had the same problems after replacing defective fuel injectors..
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.
While driving vehicle at any speed from 10 MPH to 70 MPH the truck will go into safe mode (limp-home mode) going down to 5 MPH and losing all power steering. When diagnosed it is the throttle body control to me this is a safety issue what happens if I am driving 70 MPH on the highway and it goes into safety mode and I lose all power steering. Does someone have to die before there is a recall on this??? It will cost me around $1000.00 to fix per brondes ford in toledo ohio and I am told ford has 2 or 3 vehicles a week come in for the same problem. To me this is not standard maintenance.
Attempted to have spark plugs changed in accordance with vehicle maintenance manual at 100,000 mile. While this was being done 3 factory installed motorcraft spark plugs broke off. As a result I was charged a total of almost $700 for the removal of these broken plugs. The dealership technician informed me that 100% of all 2004-2007 f150 trucks that have the plugs removed as required at 100,000 miles have plugs that break. Ford nor the dealership would cover the cost of this defective product and defective ford design.
2005 f150 just dies without any warning. Driving down the hwy and just dies. It happens frequently, just dies, it always takes a few tries to get it restarted. We were told that the throttle body needs to be replaced. We know at least 4 other familys that also have 2005 f150's and they have experienced the same problem. My co-worker has hers in the ford shop right now and they are charging 1300.00 to fix it. It seems to me that with all of the complaints this should be a safety recall and replaced by ford co.
Spark plugs breaking off in engine head because of poor design. Just happened to me and after looking around the internet it has happened to a lot of people and now the service department of my local ford dealership says it common and now they are charging me becuase they broke it and its common.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was intermittent. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would inspect the vehicle. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
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