Model year
2005 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 1,112 complaints for the 2005 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS (181), ENGINE (117), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (77). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
11V107000 · Feb 23, 2011
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,…
08V208000 · May 7, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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…
06V033000 · Feb 6, 2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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…
Complaints
1,112 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 50, fire flag on 29, injury field 57, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08001 | LOSS OF BRAKE POWER-ASSIST · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER… | Jan 8, 2008 | May 9, 2008 |
| PE09046 | INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT · AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL… | Sep 24, 2009 | Jan 19, 2010 |
| EA10001 | Inadvertent airbag deployment · AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL… | Jan 13, 2010 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 4.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 4.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 5.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 5.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
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