2005 Ford F-150: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jul 18, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, the contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Engine · 130,600 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the vehicle. Also, when the engine was started, a ticking type noise was heard under the hood on the passenger side. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local unknown dealer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,600.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present in the vehicle occasionally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. .....updated 04/15/16 *bf

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,742 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving at speeds over 20 MPH, the vehicle would shake and vibrate violently. He also observed black smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe and a strong gasoline fuel odor from the vehicle interior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel injectors (performed under ford customer satisfaction program 07m08, the federal safety agency service bulletin number : 07m08, fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors) and made repairs to the brake booster (performed under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v208000: component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Immediately after the repairs, when putting the vehicle into the drive position, there was a rattling noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the catalytic converter was damaged due to the fuel injector failure. The dealer was advised by the manufacturer that the catalytic converter would not be covered and they would take no liability for the failure. There were no repairs made to the catalytic converter, to date. The contact has all service records, if needed. The failure mileage was 35,742 and the current approximate mileage was 84,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2009 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

My truck is a 2005 ford f-150 with 45,000 miles no prior problems serviced as per the ford recommendations as well as regular oil changes. While on vacation getting off the freeway off ramp in reno nevada and coming to a stop at a red light my car started to shake and sputter as if it was going to turn off and the check engine light was on. After the light turned green I proceeded through the green light and parked the truck in a safe spot off the street. I turned off the engine and lifted the hood and there was a small odder of gas fumes. Seeing that I needed to get to a safe area I slowly drove the truck to a hotel. The next day on monday at a slow speed no more than 25 miles per hr. I drove the truck to the ford dealership where I spoke with a ford service advisor. The ford service advisor told me that there was a (fuel injector notice) for this year make and model ford truck. He also said that there could be a possibility that other engine problems could incur as a result of the bad fuel injector. He said that there could be a possibility that my motor could (hydrolock) and cause other problems in the engine and that there was also a possibility that my catalytic converter could be damaged. After receiving this info I left the dealership they shuttled me back to my hotel. Later that day they diagnosed the problem. This is the explanation of what the dealership said was wrong with my truck: (1)bad fuel injector. (2)bent rod. (3)bent valve spring (4)scored valve head (5)possible bad catalytic converter estimated damage $4,300 and if catalytic converter was damaged $5,100.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 15,420 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while the heater is engaged gas fumes are detected in the vehicle. In an attempt to remedy the problem the dealer replaced the fuel injectors, spark plugs, starter, fly wheel, transfer case, and catalytic converter with no success.