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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (4%)

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Chart based on 24 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

138000 mi

US $650
Upper and Lower Ball Joints 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

68200 mi

$150
Stabilizer bar nuts worn out, and need replacing. 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

126000 mi

US $168
Bad ball joints were repaired. The ball joints were causing uneven tire wear. All tires were rebalanced and an alignment was performed. 
153000 mi

US $552
New bearings were installed on front of truck both sides, even though only one side was bad. 
188000 mi

US $230
Front wheel bearing and rotor were replaced. Rotor was replaced also since the bearing is pressed into the rotor. 

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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

63000 mi

US $125
Front Right hub replacement 
89000 mi

US $225
I had my 4x4 partially engaging. Turns out that I had an accumulation of rust in the hub bearing. My vacuum hose was pulled at the hub and rust was blown out. A suction test was completed succussfully showing no suction leaks. 
94300 mi

US $225
I had a bad ball joint in my driver's side front discovered during my yearly inspection. 
63600 mi

US $700
Lower ball joints & inner tie rod 

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

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $30
Return power steering line developed leak. Replaced line 
103000 mi

US $100
tie rod end (outer) lower ball joint, upper control arm and ball joint replaced on both sides 
121000 mi

US $200
Had to replace the upper tie rod end on the left side. Apparently the part used before was not of good quality. I replaced both sides. Also replaced idler and tensioner, along with belt on the serpentine system. 
121000 mi

US $250
Changed struts and shocks 
66000 mi

US $850
Cracked front spring 
77000 mi

US $380
Front ball joints replaced 

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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

227000 mi

US $800
This set of repairs included 2 upper and 2 lower ball joints, new shocks, 2 new tires, 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

99000 mi

US $400
Ball Joint 

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

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

177000 mi

US $600
driver side front wheel bearing replaced due to failure 

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

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

81000 mi

US $360
Had a lot of bearing noise at highway speed. This model truck has roller bearings in the front hubs and in order to change bearings you have to change rotors. I replaced all 4 rotors and brake pads on all 4 wheels.  

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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 $300
Lower ball joints worn (originals from factory). Replaced by local tire store. Work completed in 2 hours. 
192200 mi

US $600
Replaced front struts due to an annoying squeak. Bushings on original struts were worn.....to be expected at this mileage. 

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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

133000 mi

US $1000
wheel bearing seized burning itself and brakes 
84700 mi

US $400
Replaced all 4 shocks; two (1 front, 1 rear) had blown out. 
188057 mi

¤987
Replaced Iner & outer Tie rods + Loer Ball Joint. 

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