2005 Ford F-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford F-150, 7% of the 1,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Frame rusted and cracked, 72,000 miles. I'm the original owner. Note, all other underbody components appear normal for age and miles; though I don't have too much faith in rear drive shaft. Location is in front leaf spring attachment bracket adjacent to fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #11001320, filed 2017-06, 72,000 miles“I took my truck in for a repair and when they lifted it they found holes in the frame of the truck. I have been informed that it may fail within two years. This truck is around 10 years old and has been parked in a driveway for the first half of its life and up till last year has been garage kept. There is 57,805 miles on it talked to multiple mechanics and none of them can believe that there is any logical reason for such a fast rot out.”
NHTSA complaint #10683099, filed 2015-02, 57,805 miles“I have a 2005 f150 fx4 that I bought in 2010. In 2017 with the truck being 12 years old. I had to remove the vehicle from the road because of frame rot! This was my baby and taken well care of. Both sides in front of the rear axle are rotted out to the point a jack just goes right through them. The inspection failed because if they would have lifted it, it would have folded in half. Also has a broken front left coil spring. I should have a vehicle worth around 8-10 grand that is going to sell for scrap metal priced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195881, filed 2019-04, 158,000 miles“I have a 2005 Ford F-150 fx4 with 48,000 miles. Towards the middle of winter, I noticed that the paint inside of the gas cap door at the bottom edge was starting to peel away from the body. It has progressively gotten worse over the last couple of months and is now visible with the gas door shut. I find this very disappointing considering the truck only has 48,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #10264289, filed 2009-04, 46,000 miles“Bought truck least week took in for a oil change and was told that the front half shaft is rotten to the point it's pitting. The steering shaft is rusted out and the majority of the frame is rusted out near where all the important parts of the vehicle are held in place. As I do research on this problem I'm finding it is a common problem. The truck only has 61000 miles on it and it shouldn't have this much wear on the body of the truck. Ford really needs to look into a recall because there are thousands of trucks with this same issue. I have never owned a Ford and never will again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231768, filed 2019-07, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10012943Dec 7, 2005An aluminum-backed butyl pad may have been added to the inside surface of the right hand side box outer panel in front of the tail lamp. Customer satisfaction program 04b23…
- 10014312Dec 31, 2004Body repair procedure using mig welding for weld bonding.
- 10014310Dec 31, 2004Weld bonding procedure.
- 10013421Nov 1, 2004Paint bubbling on passenger side of pickup bed.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 24 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 36 | 3% |
| 2020 | 22 | 3% |
| 2019 | 32 | 2% |
| 2018 | 193 | 8% |
| 2017 | 112 | 8% |
| 2016 | 199 | 10% |
| 2015 | 148 | 8% |
| 2014 | 31 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 24 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 92 | 11% |
| 2009 | 34 | 10% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 8% |
| 2005 | 77 | 7% |
| 2004 | 104 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 8% |
| 2002 | 45 | 5% |
| 2001 | 65 | 5% |
| 2000 | 66 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 9% |
| 1998 | 138 | 10% |
| 1997 | 226 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 1993 | 13 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsOther or unknown
41 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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