Complaints
24
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:137,670 mi
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:134,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:157,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 137,670 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 134,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 157,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 21,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 157,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 46,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 52,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 53,258 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 122,010 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,670
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
157,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,500
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
157,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,250
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,258
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,010
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
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