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2005 Ford F-150 suspension problems

49 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
49
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
57,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front
    6
  • Rear
    4
  • Front: stabilizer bar
    1
  • Front: springs: coil springs
    1
  • Front: macpherson strut
    1
  • Front: control arm: lower ball joint
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-150 suspension problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202025

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford F-150 suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 3, 2024 · Suspension · KS

Nothing has happened yet but frame of truck is rusting apart and suspension is going to fall off. This is not just this truck it’s lots of 04-06 f150

Filed Jan 7, 2024 · Body, Steering · IL

Frame on passenger and drive side by transmission, fuel tank, and rear leaf springs are rusted and have no integrity left. No structure integrity if in an accident. If fractures completely, will loose control of vehicle as the bed will contact cab, driveshaft will jamb into transmission, lock up brakes from pinched brake lines, loss of brakes from severed brake lines, lose control and go into on coming traffic or into roadside structures including pedestrians. NOTE: Your system will not let me upload pictures.

Filed Mar 19, 2023 · Suspension · 188,083 miles · KY

The undercarriage and frame is rusted .Ford said it was not under warranty and the truck was unsafe to drive. Most of the rust is mainly at the rear of truck and if the truck was hit in the rear it would be very unsafe to drive.

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Suspension · 91,082 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving and making a turn at various speeds, there was an abnormal popping noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the spark plugs, cam shaft sensor, and coils were replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the CV axle boots were torn. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline. The approximate failure mileage 91,082.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Suspension · IL

The main frame is so corroded that it is unsafe to drive. The body has no rust and the engine only has 73,000 miles on it. I went to the Ford garage for new tires and they found the damage to the frame

Filed Oct 26, 2022 · Suspension · OH

This is the 2nd Ford F 150 pick up with which I've had rusted frames! The 1st, a 1999, I ended up junking. This one needs $2000 of welding to make the frame safe to drive. The proprietor of [XXX] Welding says he's done over 40 F 150's for the same problem with the frames. My mechanic, [XXX], at Shaw's Automotive, says he's seen F 150's that have collapsed around a lift when they were in for a simple oil change. The internet states this is a common issue with F 150's. SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY! These trucks should not be on the road until Ford repairs them or buys them back, like Toyota did in the 90's!!!! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 127,000 miles · MN

Frame rusting terribly and frame cracking near drivers side forward leaf spring mount. Truck has only 128,000 miles. Do not haul or tow any where near the trucks capacity. Normal driving and minor off road use.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Body, Suspension · KY

Complete frame under trunk is rusted to where the frame is getting ready to break in half I have looked at several other of the same make and model and they have the same similar problems so I'm not as bad as others but 90% of them are not safe to drive I live in the area there's not a lot of salt nore sand if this was a problem with just my vehicle I would understand but since it is a problem with a lot of these trucks something needs to be done buy ford manufactures.

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Suspension · NJ

Frame of truck is rotted around leaf spring areas and under cab of truck as well as bed rails.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 94,141 miles · FL

Experience I guess the they call it the death wobble. Makes my vehicle feel like it not me a ting to run right the steering is weird and can't get ford to check it out to see what's going on with it they say just get an alignment but that isn't helping

Questions about the 2005 Ford F-150 suspension

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Ford F-150, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-150 suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-150 suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have bad suspension?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (203 complaints), 1998 (132 complaints) and 2004 (118 complaints).

Other 2005 Ford F-150 problems

Visibility 268Engine 228Brakes 120Transmission 112Airbags 101Fuel system 82Body 77Electrical 73Acceleration 57Tires 36Steering 34Seat belts 20Wheels 16Lights 7Locks 7Driver assistance 3Seats 2

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