YearToAvoid

2005 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 Ford F-150, 9% of all 1,112 complaints for this model year. That is the highest airbag complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 21 crashes and 38 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,500 miles.

Airbags complaints
101
9% of 1,112
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
38
Median mileage
79,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Ford F-150 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2005, latest Jul 25, 2025.

2005 Ford F-150 airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter82005 Q22008 Q12009 Q32011 Q12012 Q32014 Q32017 Q12021 Q2
101 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2010 Q3 (8).

Airbags recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 11V107000Feb 23, 2011Airbags1,325,000 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    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.

    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.

    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.

Airbags complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005101 (9%)
  2. 200648 (8%)
  3. 200727 (6%)
  4. 200829 (8%)
  5. 200912 (4%)
  6. 201019 (2%)
  7. 201114 (1%)
  8. 201237 (2%)
  9. 201339 (1%)
  10. 201431 (2%)
  11. 201535 (2%)
  12. 201635 (2%)
  13. 201723 (2%)
  14. 201838 (2%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202010 (1%)
  17. 20215 (0%)
  18. 20224 (1%)
  19. 20231 (0%)
  20. 20244 (2%)
  21. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 Ford F-150, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 21 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,500 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2005 Ford F-150 has the most airbag complaints (101), compared with 101 for the 2005.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 concerns the airbag: 11V107000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.