2005 Ford F-150 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 49 complaints for the 2005 Ford F-150, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2005 ford f150 super cab experiencing problems getting out of a u-turn.** answer required***. The wheel should go back to dead center after have completed a turn. Also, when driving at highway speeds the truck wandered both to the right and left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the problem was normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the rear driver side shock absorber malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the defect was caused by a rusted sub frame. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-150
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 274 complaints
- Engine 226 complaints
- Brakes 130 complaints
- Air bags 106 complaints
- Fuel system 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 81 complaints
- Body & structure 77 complaints
- Electrical system 73 complaints