• February 23, 2011Air bags

  Inadvertent driver air bag deployment

  NHTSA campaign 11V-107 · 1,325,000 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.

  The risk: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

• May 7, 2008Brakes

  Brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly

  NHTSA campaign 08V-208 · 605,684 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.

  The risk: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

• February 6, 2006Lighting

  Instrument cluster software/FMVSS 135

  NHTSA campaign 06V-033 · 211,432 vehicles potentially affected · Interior lighting

  The defect: Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or FMVSS no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.

  The risk: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light from illuminating if the ABS module ever became inoperative.

  The remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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A campaign rarely covers every F-150 built in 2005. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Ford F-150 model years

• 2025 14
• 2022 23
• 2021 29
• 2020 11
• 2019 9
• 2018 18
• 2017 17
• 2016 13
• 2015 13
• 2014 8
• 2013 3
• 2012 4
• 2011 6
• 2010 1
• 2009 2
• 2008 1
• 2007 2
• 2006 4
• 2004 5
• 2003 4
• 2002 2
• 2001 8
• 1998 8
• 1997 14
• 1995 2

Common questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2005 Ford F-150: 11V-107 (Inadvertent driver air bag deployment); 08V-208 (Brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly); 06V-033 (Instrument cluster software/FMVSS 135).

How do I know if my 2005 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2005 Ford F-150?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.