customer states that the frame of the vehicle has been compromised by corrosion. the vehicle only has 163,844 miles on it and it has major holes in the frame. The chassis could break in half prohibiting the use of this vehicle on the roadway due to the safety of occupants. I advised the customer of this of which they bought a frame repair kit (Pre-cut over frame c-channel steel) to weld onto the frame to support a longer lifespan. The truck is now safe for the roadway.
2005 Ford F-150 transmission problems
112 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,000.
- owner complaints
- 112
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 66,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission29
- Driveline8
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)3
- Manual transmission3
- Driveline: driveshaft3
- Axle assembly3
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford F-150 transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Jerking 21Transmission failure 16Harsh shifting 10Slipping 10Shudder 8Hesitation 6Won't shift 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact shifted the gear shifter into park and turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle rolled backwards again. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that upon inspecting under the hood, the contact became aware that the shifter cable had melted. The contact purchased a new shifter cable and replaced the shifter cable. The vehicle was started and driven to the residence. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred at night, which was dangerous for being on the side of the road. The contact stated that the shifter cable had melted again within 12 hours. The contact stated that the failure was the result of a design flaw. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
I don't even have 150,000 miles on this thing. I get it serviced regularly. I've used the 4x4 when needed, as I live in the Sierra Nv Mountains area. I don't overdo it, I don't abuse it. One day with "ZERO" Clues or indications my truck popped out of drive into neutral ON ITS OWN I put it back into drive. Then as I tried to accelerate NOTHING, I got a code/msg saying faulty transmission, my O/D kept turning off and on. I pushed it to the side if the road. I eventually got reverse back, 1st gear, but that's it. And NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. Its Automatically you need a transmission. [XXX]!! You go online and this is happening to TONS of people. Are you saying WE ALL NEED NEW TRANSMISSIONS?? Kinda odd same trucks, same issues on the same part. What's the common denominator here ford??? Your [XXX] transmissions. Figure it out!!! My truck is paid off and I can't even drive the [XXX]. I'm walking because of a [XXX] transmission, on top of paying over 20,000 you want me to dish out another 3grand for your [XXX]?? Nah... Figure it the [XXX] out. Take care of your customers as you should!!! Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Come on Ford. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Issues with transmission/ over drive snap ring vehicle only has 145,000 miles. This truck has many complaints and many failures and flaws that need fixed.
I bought used cash truck, drove fine for first day, second day while truck was in motion and put in reverse it dies, took a couple turns to started up and it started coding the camsaft sensors, got codes cleared, and it drove ok for 30 minutes coated again started to stall and stutter a bit. I heard a lot about fords in the camshaft sensors does that mean my truck is done for. My truck has to camshaft sensors. 5.4
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.
Me enter hoy que mi truck tena varios recall y no he recibido aviso, gracias por su atencion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded, which caused the transmission line to become defective. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the transmission line was replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic that, due to the corrosion, other parts of the vehicle could become defective. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
1. Brake dot 3 is running out after several months. When I apply the brakes, the vehicle keeps going. In order to keep the vehicle running, I must push down the brake very hard to stop the vehicle. I have to constantly refill the oil tank. 2. When driving on the highway and the speed reaches at around 45-65 MPH, the vehicle automatically loses power and hit at 3-5 MPH before stopping. After I completely turn off and reset the battery, the vehicle starts normal again. The vehicle happened from 2009 to current time, but the odb scan does not detect any code or errors.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several unknown dealers for transmission repairs. The transmission column shift assembly was replaced in 2007. In 2010, the transmission fluid spilled and the gasket, filters, and spark plugs were replaced; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle did not accelerate over 40 MPH and vibrated. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was driven up hill with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle decelerated. In addition, the check engine and transmission fault indicators illuminated. The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: n24150780-f193g8. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-150 transmission
Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 112 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Ford F-150, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-150 transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-150 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad transmission?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (1,346 complaints), 2018 (1,022 complaints) and 2011 (830 complaints).
Other 2005 Ford F-150 problems
Visibility 268Engine 228Brakes 120Airbags 101Fuel system 82Body 77Electrical 73Acceleration 57Suspension 49Tires 36Steering 34Seat belts 20Wheels 16Lights 7Locks 7Driver assistance 3Seats 2
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