2005 Ford E-150 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Ford E-150.

20042006
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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford E-150.

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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