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%)

Chart based on 128 repairs.
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2005 Ford F-150 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (80%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 5 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 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

68200 mi

$150
Front passenger seatbelt was not deploying. 

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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

89000 mi

US $150
Fuel door would not close. Replaced the assembly 
146000 mi

US $15
Plastic tailgate handle broke. Tabs that engage the metal latch rods are weak and break easily. Inexpensive part but many torx screws have to be removed to access. 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

74000 mi

US $400
Window cable snapped - window fell down in track 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $150
Power window regulator cable broke and window was stuck down. Took door apart and replaced with an OEM power window regulator unit. 

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2005 Ford F-150 Other Problems

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