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2005 Ford F-150
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford F-150, covering air bags, service brakes, hydraulic and interior lighting, and 1,035 consumer complaints received since 2004.
The component named most often is visibility: 210.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 22.9 per 1,000 across all 2005 model-year vehicles and against 64.1 per 1,000 for the Ford F-150 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 566.8 complaints per model year across the 41 Ford F-150 model years on this register; 48 complaints reported a crash and 26 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2010 (175); the most recent in the file is dated 9 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 11S18).
- 08V208000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 7 May 2008 · 605,684 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 08S05).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light from illuminating if the ABS module ever became inoperative.
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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 06C11).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2005 Ford F-150 (black) against all 2005 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2005 | F-150 line | All 2005 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 210.7 | 64.1 | 22.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 87.4 | 82.8 | 58.1 |
| Power Train | 82.7 | 101.8 | 117.3 |
| Engine | 81.9 | 72 | 42.1 |
| Air Bags | 78.7 | 33.6 | 85 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 76.3 | 54.6 | 33 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 265 | 210.7 | 64.1 | 22.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 110 | 87.4 | 82.8 | 58.1 |
| Power Train | 104 | 82.7 | 101.8 | 117.3 |
| Engine | 103 | 81.9 | 72 | 42.1 |
| Air Bags | 99 | 78.7 | 33.6 | 85 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 96 | 76.3 | 54.6 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 52.5 | 80.8 | 122.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 45.3 | 70.8 | 53 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 52 | 41.3 | 71.1 | 50.7 |
| Structure | 50 | 39.7 | 51.9 | 65.3 |
| Suspension | 37 | 29.4 | 32.8 | 42 |
| Tires | 36 | 28.6 | 38.8 | 16.2 |
| Steering | 32 | 25.4 | 56.7 | 75.5 |
| Unknown or Other | 29 | 23.1 | 30.7 | 23.7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 19.1 | 22.1 | 27.9 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 10.7 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 13.5 | 36.8 | 23 |
| Wheels | 15 | 11.9 | 14 | 9.2 |
| Parking Brake | 10 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 6.4 | 19.7 | 4.5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 21.3 |
| Equipment | 7 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 10.3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3.2 | 10 | 40 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Seats | 2 | 1.6 | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 10.5 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
1,035 unique complaints, 1,258 component mentions; 56 injuries and 2 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA10001 | Engineering analysis | Inadvertent airbag deployment | air bags | 13 Jan 2010 | 25 Apr 2011 | 11V107000 |
| PE09046 | Preliminary evaluation | INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT | air bags | 24 Sep 2009 | 19 Jan 2010 | 11V107000 |
| PE08001 | Preliminary evaluation | LOSS OF BRAKE POWER-ASSIST | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist | 8 Jan 2008 | 9 May 2008 | 08V208000 |
Other Ford F-150 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 12 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 17 | — |
| 1991 | 3 | 302 | 9,033,419 |
| 1992 | 3 | 470 | 2,156,791 |
| 1993 | 7 | 577 | 6,438,180 |
| 1994 | 6 | 668 | 5,741,613 |
| 1995 | 2 | 620 | 4,531,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | 315 | 4,634,770 |
| 1997 | 14 | 2,742 | 9,402,062 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1,371 | 8,258,137 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1,038 | 5,640,333 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1,050 | 7,570,425 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,192 | 8,579,768 |
| 2002 | 2 | 787 | 5,600,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | 389 | 4,855,884 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1,974 | 6,027,060 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,035 | 2,142,116 |
| 2006 | 4 | 521 | 2,342,058 |
| 2007 | 2 | 437 | 416 |
| 2008 | 1 | 307 | 213 |
| 2009 | 2 | 277 | 289,681 |
| 2010 | 1 | 677 | 280,946 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1,548 | 1,465,982 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1,209 | 1,427,233 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1,473 | 1,595,920 |
| 2014 | 8 | 566 | 1,327,762 |
| 2015 | 13 | 628 | 5,137,616 |
| 2016 | 13 | 574 | 5,473,811 |
| 2017 | 17 | 197 | 5,424,650 |
| 2018 | 18 | 255 | 3,799,441 |
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,823,432 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 2,589,035 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 10,684,336 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 8,908,290 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 7,038,115 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 5,824,204 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 5,393,797 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 4,605,427 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 223,472 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-150 model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-150 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V107000, was reported to NHTSA on 23 Feb 2011 and concerns air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Across all model years the Ford F-150 line has 169 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2005 Ford F-150?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2005 Ford F-150 complain about most?
Visibility: 265 of 1258 component mentions (210.7 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 110. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.