2005 Ford F-150 fuel system, gasoline problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2005 Ford F-150 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, the contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was…”
filed Jul 18, 2023
“Ford fuel pump driver corrodes badly causing no start and/or total failure of engine power. Reduction of power or engine stalling can and will happen at highway speeds. When engine stalls driver can lose power steering power brakes and control vehicle. This is known by ford. Ford along with a…”
filed Apr 26, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 50 | 9% |
| 2021 F-150 | 31 | 3% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.