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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 128 repairs.
2005 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 190000 mi | Replaced alternator |
| 218000 mi US $30 |
AC was blowing warm air. Recharged system with AC Pro |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $890 |
A/C Clutch failed, replaced complete A/C compressor including clutch |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 190800 mi US $50 |
Driver's side window regulator and motor were replaced. |
| 208000 mi US $20 |
Alternator regulator was replaced. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 122400 mi US $80 |
Driver window would not close. Ordered new mechanism from Rock Auto. Found that it had already been replaced at least once before. Easy job but based on mileage I guess 50,000 miles is about as long as a window regulator will last. |
| 130500 mi US $60 |
Front passenger door window regulator failed. |
| 74000 mi US $450 |
Air Bag Light came on determined that wire broke under seat and that seat belt latch would have to be replaced. Elected to NOT complete repairs (I just ignore the light) |
| 91000 mi US $120 |
CD Player in Factory Radio Failed. Installed Aftermarket Stereo and Speakers CD player in radio failed. Installed Aftermarket radio and speakers. |
| 77000 mi | Resistor replaced on heater control because #3 fan switch inop |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 170000 mi US $215 |
The alternator went. I replaced it. Took about 45 minutes. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 157000 mi US $352 |
Normal worn out starter. |
| 80000 mi US $591 |
HVAC Blower motor would only work on # 4, High speed -- 1,2,3 did not blow air. Fix by dealer service dept was to replace a resistor in the blower |
| 88000 mi US $75 |
Battery would not hold a charge so I replaced it. Works fine now. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 75000 mi US $120 |
Replaced driver side window regulator and motor assembly |
| 216000 mi US $300 |
Alternator went bad. Truck was stopped, new battery placed in truck, this managed to get us home as we were only 19 miles from our house. |
| 65000 mi US $366 |
One of the engine's eight ignition coils had an intermittent short causing a misfire at times CEL came on. Faulty ignition coil (number eight cylinder) and spark plug were replced by dealer. I paid for repair in whole as the truck is out of warranty. |
| 154000 mi US $990 |
A/C compressor making fast ticking noise beginning in May/June, got louder as our Texas summer progressed. By end of August, local mechanic decided A/C compressor failing. Performance within spec, replaced compressor, dryer anyway. |
| 163000 mi US $315 |
Alternator began failing on way home from hunting trip. Battery light illuminated occasionally. Made it home, checked alternator output, not within specs-voltage regulator bad. Replaced alternator with Motorcraft Part-all OK now. |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
Power window regulator cable snapped on the driver's door(lasted 10K miles longer than the passenger side I guess). Window was stuck down. Repaired myself with a replacement part purchased from the dealer. |
| 84000 mi US $5 |
All 4 power windows stopped working. Replaced master switch, but problem persisted. Ultimately tracked it down to a broken ground wire in the wire bundle that runs between the door and the truck. Repaired with crimp connectors. |
| 125000 mi US $60 |
Driver side rear window regulator broke. Ordered a new one and replaced myself. I have plenty of experience doing this repair by now... |
| 135000 mi US $1080 |
Starter was making a grinding/screeching noise every so often. Starter failed testing and was replaced. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 55000 mi US $150 |
replace battery |
| 116000 mi US $480 |
Alternator went out, battery went dead. |
| 123000 mi US $379 |
High side line developed a hole due to rubbing on other lines next to it. New line installed and system recharged. |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Window motor went out. |
| 82000 mi US $120 |
Driver side window motor went out. |
| 114300 mi US $100 |
rear driver side power window motor broke. bought a new one and replaced it myself |
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