Model year record

2005 Ford F-150

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,379 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V107000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,325,000
Reported to NHTSA
2011-02-23
Owners notified
2011-03-23

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

Safety risk

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V208000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
605,684
Reported to NHTSA
2008-05-07
Owners notified
2008-06-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.

Safety risk

ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V033000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
211,432
Reported to NHTSA
2006-02-06
Owners notified
2006-02-27

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

Safety risk

THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls18150,000 mi
Engine120118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling7767,000 mi
Air bags7080,000 mi
Visibility6951,200 mi
Electrical system6674,800 mi
Power train6690,000 mi
Structure: body5676,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5253,000 mi
Unknown or other4397,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3953,500 mi
Suspension3591,082 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3438,000 mi
Steering3185,000 mi
Tires3037,125 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2946,475 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2659,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2598,778 mi
Air bags: frontal2473,564 mi
Service brakes2175,000 mi
Seat belts1488,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1213,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder123,300 mi
Wheels1283,180 mi
Structure1159,977 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module940,662 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings954,000 mi
Visibility/wiper9114,000 mi
Power train: driveline846,174 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor86,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors738,000 mi
Parking brake736,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear734,332 mi
Structure: frame and members675,000 mi
Suspension: front635,000 mi
Equipment556,000 mi
Exterior lighting5126,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages539,000 mi
Seat belts: front55,035 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages514,250 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system45,900 mi
Fuel system, other498,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper415,650 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum434,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields457,805 mi
Suspension: rear435,235 mi
Tires: tread/belt475 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal414,250 mi
Wheels: rim430,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module325,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition320,625 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)316,000 mi
Interior lighting347,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable335,975 mi
Power train: axle assembly358,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft33,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission372,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)358,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings339,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist340,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3141,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2216,350 mi
Electrical system: wiring211,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system247,640 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system257,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly252,300 mi
Seats220,250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads212,500 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly233,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Child seat1
Electrical system: horn19,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch12,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor135,742 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe170,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1929 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch12,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift135,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly166,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1174,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings149,000 mi
Steering: column1
Structure: body: door12,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate16,200 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint136,500 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut134,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs149,433 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar133,000 mi
Tires: sidewall119,000 mi
Tires: valve111,125 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer165,000 mi
Visibility: windshield120,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer134,332 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor165,000 mi

The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.