The 2005 f150 supercrew has a shutter in the rear end when accelerating from a complete stop. A family friend had alerted us about ford's service bulletin about this problem, but has not issued a recall to the best of my knowledge. Our friend, a mechanic, felt the problem were the bearings in the rear end, so he installed all new bearings, however, this has not solved the problem. My vehicle only has 51,000 miles on it and it should not have problems like this. Also, the engine has a knock in it. A local mechanic stated ford was also aware of this problem and will not issue a recall!
2005 Ford F-150 suspension complaints
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I had about 9500 miles on my 2005 f150 when the alignment needed repair. I had it aligned at a local dealer, and they couldn't get my steering wheel straight with the road. Had taken back several times, and they still could not fix the problem. Truck still has a hard pull to the left when steering wheel is straightened out.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a loud roaring noise coming from rear end. The vehicle has been to three dealerships. New pinion gears, and new carriage bearings were replaced but the roaring sound persisted.
Had my f150 for less than 3 months when noticed the vibration when applying the brakes, also has rough idle, and rough suspension. Took to dealer they stated nothing wrong... Well now its been about 9 month and the vibration has gotten so bad that when brakes are applied you get the steering wheel shaking along with the truck. Again I took to the dealer now they tell me my rotors are warped and I need an alignment and new tires cause it ate the tread off the inside of the tires, and they want to charge me $400.00. I talked to the tire warranty department he even said that it shouldn't be happening along with many others. But ford service says it normal.....now I am driving a truck with kids that is unsafe. Are they wanting for people to die before they correct this problem??
Please help a consumer! I question the safety and long term value of the new ford f150 trucks my name is [xxx] and I am writing you as a last ditch effort to inform the public about a production issue with the ford f150 trucks that vibrate under normal driving conditions. About three months ago I purchased a new f150 and from that point I have had a vibration and transmission issue. Ford has not been able to correct it and in the process I found that the dealership I bought the truck from forged some invoice documents. I was shocked to find this problem all over the country when I started to look into it. You can see for yourself if you search google for topics like "2005 f150 vibration". If you would like, I could send you a list of websites to help. In all fairness to ford they deserve a chance to inform the public about this and I am in the process of working with a lawyer to get my money back. I have attached a copy of my nightmare to this email and just wanted to let you know I have followed every protocol set by ford. I have also noticed that ford just likes to have problems delayed and expect people to run out of money when trying to recover their original purchase. You will also find emails attached from people across the country with the same problem. This story is not a waste of your time. Please feel free to search the internet, you will find all the supporting information you need. Can you please find the time to help get the word out and make things right? I just want my money back and do not want anyone else to fall into this trap. Help from the press would not allow ford motor company to stonewall people. Lets give ford a chance to help the consumer. Call anytime [xxx] - I am willing to provide all supporting info including service records, research, and contacts from across the USA. Thanks [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt*: the contact stated the front end vibrated at 45mph and above. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection numerous times. The dealer replaced the driveshaft, transmission mounts, cut the rotors and tightened the pinion in the rear end. Although these repairs were made, this did not remedy the problem.
My paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride harshness warranty from 1yr/12,000 miles to 3yrs/36,000 miles. Have you ever heard of a car company giving away something unless there was a serious problem with this vehicle.
Excessive tire wear on all four tires in a 9 month time span. Had dealership look at the truck and was told that the alignment was off and it wasn't up to them to take care of the alignment but was told to contact tire manufacturer. While talking to the manufacturer rep on the phone she advised that she had read memos from ford about problems with the alignment specs on the vehicle. Ford continues to refuse any kind of warranty work.
2005 ford f150 super cab experiencing problems getting out of a u-turn.***no answer required***. *mr the wheel should go back to dead center after have completed a turn. Also, when driving at highway speeds the truck wandered both to the right and left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the problem was normal.
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