Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150, the most recent reported on February 23, 2011 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 1,112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility (260 complaints), followed by engine (117).

How many 2005 Ford F-150 complaints mention a crash or fire?

50 of 1,112 complaints report a crash and 29 a fire; 57 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Ford F-150 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 1,112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford F-150.

recalls

1,112

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Ford F-150 recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 11V107000 · reported February 23, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,325,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
The fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 08V208000 · reported May 7, 2008 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 605,684 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Interior lighting

NHTSA campaign 06V033000 · reported February 6, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 211,432 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light from illuminating if the ABS module ever became inoperative.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Visibility260
Engine117
Power train112
Engine and engine cooling111
Air bags101
Service brakes, hydraulic90
Structure77
Electrical system73
Vehicle speed control57
Fuel system, gasoline53

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 26, 2026 · Unknown or other · fire reported
My sister's 2008 Hyundai Elantra burned completely nothing left my truck was parked next to it it also burned the entire driver's side It was ruled an accident by fire department but progressive has turned down any claim from me the said since there was no one at fault even though her car burned my truck it's my…

Dec 10, 2025 · Engine · 360,000 miles · fire reported
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the contact pulled the vehicle into a Home Depot parking lot, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. The Home Depot employees came…

Nov 1, 2025 · Structure
customer states that the frame of the vehicle has been compromised by corrosion. the vehicle only has 163,844 miles on it and it has major holes in the frame. The chassis could break in half prohibiting the use of this vehicle on the roadway due to the safety of occupants. I advised the customer of this of which they…

Oct 31, 2025 · Engine
Spark plug blew out no check enginge lite until after coil an plugs replaced now motor has a knocking sound 5/23 not 1969 like date happended onlys puts down even if i select present day

Sep 8, 2025 · Unknown or other
While changing the spark plugs 7 of the eight broke off in the engine block, the threaded section came out but the ceramic bottom portion is what broke. I find that this is somewhat common because Auto Zone rents a spark plug extractor specifically for this. My safety isn’t at risk. Problem not reported to a…

F-150 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	2	821	51	95
2003	4	423	43	37
2004	5	2,029	75	40
2005	3	1,112	50	29
2006	4	585	58	18
2007	2	488	40	13
2008	1	369	39	12

Across all years, the 2013 F-150 has the most complaints (2,992). All Ford F-150 years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150, the most recent reported on February 23, 2011 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-150?: Owners have filed 1,112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility (260 complaints), followed by engine (117).
How many 2005 Ford F-150 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 50 of 1,112 complaints report a crash and 29 a fire; 57 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 26, 2026.