2005 Ford F-150: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed May 28, 2013 · Acceleration · 50,251 miles · LA · crash

While approaching a stop during a heavy rain shower I brought the vehicle to a complete stop about 10 feet from the vehicle in front of me. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward. I pressed harder on the brake and the vehicle jerked and shuddered violently. My first thought was that I was struck from behind by another vehicle. I was issued a violation from louisiana state police for following too closely. My belief is that the shuddering was the effect of the anti lock brakes activating. The damage to both vehicles was relatively minor. The vehicle was checked for a defect but none could be found.

Filed Aug 1, 2009 · Brakes · 62,701 miles · FL

2005 f150 4x2 regular cab. . Purchased new from al packerd ford, royal palm beach, fl. I have noticed a vibration/shudder, from intermittently to continuously on short trips. On longer trips I noticed a couple times an odor of something burning. I brought it to advantage ford, 4000 se federal highway.po box 2930, stuart, fl. 34995, phone: 772‑287‑0955, to have it inspected and they said I needed a brake caliper on the right passenger side. Mileage at time of inspection: 62,701. My concern is that this is a safety defect and a manufacturer defect as well.

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Brakes · TX

Severe front brake shudder starting at 40,000 miles: turned rotor, severe brake shudder at 60,000 miles: replace l front rotor and brake pad: severe shudder at 80,000 miles: presently at 110,000 miles and ford tells me I need to replace the rotors and caliper to solve a problem that ford knew about before I purchased the new vehicle in aug 2005 (service bulletin 100117872 june 1 2005). It was not right for ford to sell me a truck with brakes that were already under a service bulletin.

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · MI

On 3 occasions the rear parking brake has hung up and caused excessive chattering and shuddering at speeds over 10mph. Caused the passenger rear brake rotor and assembly to be so hot that smoke was evident. Caused caliper assembly to fail with less than 40,000 mile for the 3rd time. Dealer said to disconnect parking brake or pull off the glued brake lining and not to use it any longer. On last occasion new rotor and caliper was installed leaving the parking brake adjusted well away from the drum and I was suggested to not use the parking brake because this is a similar problem with others.

Filed Sep 9, 2007 · Brakes · 35,975 miles · SD

Purchased truck new. Had highway speed shudders and vibration. Dealer said this is a common problem and it would go away by its self. On the third visit, they said that they fixed it and we left. Immediately, we turned around because the problem was not fixed. We found that the parking brake was dragging and that what was causing the shuttering and vibration. They fixed the problem and we've not had anymore issues with this until recently. We had the rear differential replaced for the slipping problem and now the parking brakes are dragging again. This is not safe and in my opinion can cause a fire.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · PA

I experienced extreme front brake shudder after only 6200 miles on this vehicle. I feel that this is a serious design fault of the front rotors. I had the vehicle serviced under warranty and the front rotors were cut. I am just waiting for the rotors to warp again, and hopefully they won't cause an accident. No help from inquiries with ford motor company about this problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Body · 2,500 miles · PA

Ford f-150 developed severe chassis shudder at 60 MPH on freeway. Exited freeway and shudder did not continue when travel resumed.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · VA

Shuddering, shaking, rough idle, banging when re-applying gas after coasting and stalling at intersections. Then manufacturer has replaced 5 fuel injectors so far and the truck is running rough again. I have 23k miles.