YearToAvoid

2005 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Ford F-150, 11% of all 1,112 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest brake complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 13 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 36,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
123
11% of 1,112
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
36,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2005, latest Jan 31, 2023.

2005 Ford F-150 brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter132005 Q12006 Q42008 Q32010 Q22012 Q32015 Q42018 Q3
123 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2023 Q1; peak 2008 Q2 (13).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 08V208000May 7, 2008Brakes605,684 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    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.

    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.

    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.

Brakes complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 2005123 (11%)
  2. 200696 (16%)
  3. 200747 (10%)
  4. 200840 (11%)
  5. 200941 (13%)
  6. 201064 (8%)
  7. 2011228 (10%)
  8. 2012174 (10%)
  9. 2013391 (13%)
  10. 2014361 (24%)
  11. 2015334 (20%)
  12. 2016354 (17%)
  13. 2017120 (8%)
  14. 201897 (4%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202022 (3%)
  17. 202176 (8%)
  18. 202241 (7%)
  19. 202352 (13%)
  20. 202414 (7%)
  21. 202519 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 36,000 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most brake complaints (391), compared with 123 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 concerns the brake: 08V208000.

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.