Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford F-150, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,200 miles.

Which Ford F-150 year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most fuel system complaints (159), compared with 82 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford F-150, 7% of all 1,112 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 66,200 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 82; 7% of 1,112
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 5, 2004, latest Jul 18, 2023.

82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q4 to 2023 Q3; peak 2010 Q1 (8).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year

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

200582 (7%)
200659 (10%)
200754 (11%)
200827 (7%)
200922 (7%)
201058 (7%)
2011117 (5%)
2012119 (7%)
2013159 (5%)
201472 (5%)
201580 (5%)
201695 (5%)
201727 (2%)
201863 (3%)
201924 (2%)
202014 (2%)
202187 (9%)
202289 (15%)
202310 (2%)
20246 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford F-150 have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford F-150, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,200 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most fuel system complaints (159), compared with 82 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford F-150?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford F-150 is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.