2005 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger window in my 2005 Ford F-150 fell inside the door creating a loud bang while driving. Caused me to jump and pull steering wheel to one side nearly causing an accident. Investigation LED to a broken plastic clip in the door that released the cable that holds the window in the up (or down position). I have seen numerous complaints about this event. Ford has not recalled the problem as of this date.”
NHTSA complaint #10327332, filed 2010-04, 65,000 miles“On june 4, 2005 at about 6:30 pm I had loaded up some scrap aluminum (from a small shed we had took apart) into the bed of my truck. After finishing loading the scraps, I went to shut the tailgate which struck a thin 1- 1 1/2 inch wide piece of scrap hanging off the end of the bed part of the truck about 1-2 inches and the tailgate came off it's hinges falling onto my right knee. I have had to go to the er 2 times this weekend. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124331, filed 2005-06, 2,000 miles“Window controller fails with a loud banging noise. The noise is so distracting that it causes a possible accident situation. I was pulling a trailer at the time and the swerving caused fish tailing. There are thousands of documented failures of the Ford window controller in 2005 vehicles and Ford won't recall without NHTSA requiring it.”
NHTSA complaint #10238057, filed 2008-08, 39,000 miles“Easy access into Ford trucks having plastic door handles and back plates. While the break in is not a direct safety issue, it could potentially be. It takes up valuable police resources investigating these crimes, which may be needed elsewhere. The thief has the potential to remove insurance cards, registrations, etc. Containing personal information that are generally stored in glove boxes. There should be a reasonable amount of security that one can expect while in or away from a vehicle. The door handle and back plate design are faulty and allow for easy, rapid entry into the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10291433, filed 2009-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 57 | 2% |
| 2017 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 | 52 | 2% |
| 2015 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 23 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 11 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-150
268 complaintsBrakes
120 complaintsEngine
117 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
112 complaintsEngine cooling
111 complaintsAir bags
101 complaintsFuel system
82 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology