2005 Ford F-150 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Ford F-150, 4% of the 1,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About a year ago I was driving my F-150 pickup truck down street maybe 45 m.p.h when out of nowhere the driver side window made a loud noise and fell down into the door . Ended up that the window regulator had broken . Then yesterday I was driving about 50 m.p.h and my back window was open about 2 inches I pushed the button to make it go up , it made a loud grinding noise and fell into the door also.”
NHTSA complaint #10748964, filed 2015-08, 97,000 miles“This is the second time my window regulator failed in my truck. I was on the freeway and the regulator popped and the window fell. This, alone, scared me enough to make a jolt in my truck and secondly created quite a problem while driving on the freeway. If the weather conditions were not as good as they were, it would have been a serious problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10322749, filed 2010-03, 50,000 miles“My 2005 Ford F-150 front passenger window fell inside the door. This is the second time I have had this same problem, first time it was my front driver side window, the dealer repaired it, it was the regulator. This time I disassembled the door panel so I could 'attempt' to fix the problem myself. Upon looking inside the door at the regulator/motor, all I saw was the cable wrapped around the regulator.”
NHTSA complaint #10323546, filed 2010-04, 32,200 miles“My f150 frame is rusted through where it actually broke I work as a welder and I have fixed 3 diffrant trucks f150 around the same year it is mostly on drivers side.”
NHTSA complaint #10864870, filed 2016-05, 160,000 miles“Bought a 2005 f150 triton v8 5.4l new in 2005. I have now experienced a cam phase problem which will cost appx 2500 to repair. Talking to my mechanic he said that it was no promise to fix the issue , because these motors are known for this issue. Was told it would be easier to put another motor in so I wouldn't have to worry about ,if it would fix the problem. My brother has a 2008 Ford with the same motor and had the same problem ,but his motor after having the cam phaser's replaced blew up and had to replace the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678556, filed 2015-01, 100,761 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018934Jan 1, 2006Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 22 | 20% |
| 2024 | 21 | 11% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16% |
| 2022 | 88 | 15% |
| 2021 | 97 | 9% |
| 2020 | 88 | 12% |
| 2019 | 132 | 10% |
| 2018 | 237 | 10% |
| 2017 | 162 | 11% |
| 2016 | 257 | 12% |
| 2015 | 208 | 12% |
| 2014 | 149 | 10% |
| 2013 | 229 | 8% |
| 2012 | 122 | 7% |
| 2011 | 116 | 5% |
| 2010 | 62 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 | 86 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 40 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 2% |
| 1997 | 52 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsTires
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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