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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%)
Chart based on 128 repairs.
2005 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 35 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
Engine not specified
| 148800 mi $450 |
INJECTORS WERE BAD, INTAKE WAS LEAKING, PULLEY HAVE SOME PLAY. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 135000 mi US $3300 |
Injector failed open on #7. Hydrolocked. Engine destroyed. Replaced with used engine (new injectors). |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 77000 mi | Lost oil pressure and oil to the top end scorced the cams and valves were damaged. |
| 130000 mi US $1100 |
Catalytic converter failed |
| 150200 mi US $600 |
Replaced spark plugs and coils |
| 107000 mi US $1200 |
When the throttle is pushed more than 1/3 of the way, the truck bucks and surges and nearly dies. Replaced computer, TPS, MAF, Throttle body, fuel filter, |
| 108300 mi US $1897 |
The computer went out. The first shop changed part after part trying to figure out what the problem was. Took it to another shop and they finally figured it out. |
| 95000 mi US $2000 |
Cam phasers, replaced front end. However integrated oil pump still causing an issue |
| 77000 mi | Noise in engine under low rpm and idle. high pitch "spooling" sound under load. Exhaust leak at manifold, Excessive vibration under load from 1000-2000 rpm. Dealer replaced cam phaser and told me the rest was normal. Sound was still-did not fix After complaining they finally found the exhaust manifolds cracked and ordered parts |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Cyl 8 misfire. Mysteriously since I lost a cylinder the "spooling" noise that they said was normal is gone. going to replace coil with manifolds. Cyl 8 had 0lbs of comp. due to valves not seating. Dealer replaced complete engine |
| 52250 mi US $533 |
Repaired the fuel pump module and a loud leaking warped header. The front passenger side CV joint was replaced. They changed a bad IWE solenoid. |
| 74250 mi US $25 |
Changed out the serpentine belt. It was squealing on hard shifts. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 64500 mi US $930 |
remove and replace intake manifold gasket, spark plugs, coil boots and fuel rail assembly |
| 51000 mi US $30 |
30K PCV replaced |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
Started out with misfire. Changing plugs and COP (all 8) noticed anti-freeze in 8-7-6 plug hole. Had to replace upper and lower intake manifold gasket to complete repair properly |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 161000 mi US $110 |
Fuel pump driver module. Apparently it is a 2005 problem according to Ford. They placed it on the steel frame behind the spare. Caused it to erode over time. |
| 48000 mi US $390 |
Rough idle. Diagnosed but not fix. Was told 'all of them do it' |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 95300 mi US $300 |
Replace spark plugs |
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 $10 |
When key was turned to start vehicle no starter activation. Other electrical items came on. Thought it was dead battery, hooked up jump start no help. Researched internet that showed history of start problems tied to transmission - rocked vehicle back and forth - and it started up |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $1080 |
Truck was hesitating and surging. Shop replaced all 8 spark plugs and boots. Problem fixed. |
| 226000 mi US $306 |
too much fuel was getting in to the engine and causing it to smoke through the exhaust. So, when this happens, it is likely that the extra gas gets into the oil and that had to be changed. We did not have to replace the catalitic converter. Runs Great! |
| 104000 mi US $125 |
8 ignition coils replaced |
| 105000 mi | Catalytic Converters Replaced under warranty from a recalled faulty fuel injector |
| 82000 mi US $250 |
Coil replaced on cylinder 1 to fix miss and check engine light. Coil replaced, problem persists, will be replacing fuel injector soon myself in attempt to repair. |
2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 106000 mi US $150 |
Replaced vct solenoids and gasket along with fuel filter. The vct solenoids were redesigned by Ford and the oil port was reduced in size to provide greater hot idle oil pressure to the cam phaser. Largely reduced a tick in the motor. |
| 107000 mi US $180 |
Slight miss at idel. Replaced all 8 spark plugs and coils. Made no difference. Miss is caused by bad cam phaser which will be next on the repair list when I can afford it. |
| 114000 mi | Slight miss at idle, needed a cam phaser. Part of the reason I sold the truck. I could have had it repaired for 1200 dollars but I felt like putting that towards a new truck instead. |
| 116500 mi US $400 |
Check Engine Light One with P0430 code |
| 82300 mi US $700 |
Replaced a dead catalytic converter. |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
Replaced spark plugs. All 8 plugs broke on extraction. |
| 79700 mi US $240 |
2 coil-on-plug packs on one side failed. Replaced entire bank. |
| 110300 mi US $400 |
Replaced failing coil-on-plug packs. |
| 180000 mi US $3000 |
recurrent misfire,losing power temporarily. Spark plugs replaced, fuel pump replaced, fuel filter replaced. |
2005 Ford F-150 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Spark plugs replaced. Idler replaced |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced head gasket bolts on one side |
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