2005 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2005

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2005 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Ford F-150 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (57%)

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

176660 mi

C $200
alignment done, cooling system flushed. brake line leaked near abs controller 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

197000 mi

US $60
Replaced left front brake rotor. Brake light stayed on in the dash. Replaced the Reservoir bowl and switch. Still has loose connection in the wiring harness behind the gauge cluster causing the brake light to flicker. 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

150000 mi

US $120
Slotted rotors from Rock Auto warped after only a year. Replaced rotors and pads (although pads turned out to be in great condition). 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

148000 mi

US $60
One of the dual pistons on the passenger side caliper froze while extended. 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

140000 mi

US $100
Brake lights and cruise control stopped working. Dealer parts man printed diagram and suggested switch behind brake pedal faulty. Purchased part, replaced myself, problem solved. 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

140300 mi Parking brake seized and everything on the wheel was getting very warm. After having endured a seized bearing I took the car to the shop immediately. First sympton = rolling squeak that stopped when on throttle. SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. 

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2005 Ford F-150 Brake Problems

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