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2005 Ford F-150 consumer reviews

$20,475–$26,055 MSRP range
side view of 2005 F-150 Ford
(119 reviews)
79% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.1
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I love this truck except the motor

I would like to know how Ford got away with not having to replace my motor in my truck because of defects .if I sold anything that was going to break and I knew it was at the time of sale it would be fraud

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Tru k ok but Ford k n ow about motor and don't do

The motor are junk and it is a very tough to work on sprake plugs are bad to do they break off buy a tool 100 dollar Ford should give me my mo ey back on that

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliability to the limit

I have had many new vehicles and because of this one I probably won't buy another. This truck (F150 FX4 ) Is the best ever. Drives great, tows perfect and has been very reliable. I bought it as a demo in 2006 and have done a small handful of repairs in that time. 16 years-wow!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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05 F150

Good truck except the 5.4 just needs some bullet proofing which can be done but at a cost. Otherwise the motor is strong and will last once the cam phasers are locked out. 220k miles and strong. These trucks drive nice and there’s a reason they’re the best selling vehicle in America for 40 years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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She’s done me right

My truck over the last two years has started to take a downhill turn. I bought it in ‘13, and I have had it since. There’s a lot of mods you can do for it, however, the interior rail system. Not so much, kind of a bummer, would have loved to put a gun rack up there

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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1975 Ford f250

It has been a 9n going problem with power windows locks,mirrors no power,to no door,I I've replaced every little thang you can imagine. I have spent more time working on it than driving it I've spent more time with my f 1t0 than I have in. A 10 year marriage ford has been such a let down,its a beautiful plied of xxxx

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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15 Years of reliable service

Like the one before it this 2005 F-150 was a great truck. Routine maintenance only during the 15 years we had it. Only complaint was lack the of power with mileage averaging 10mpg from the 5.4 gas engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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very dependable and reliable

Comfort and style was well done. I owned 3 of these year models and they get the job done. Dependable and seems to always be in style I feel it is one of the best choices for a multi-function truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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After 2 crashes no airbags had even deployect 107m

No airbags deployed even after 2nd crash of 107mph impact speed. And no recall on ALL airbags failed to deploy 2nd time in 1 month

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Trucks been good

It’s been a good truck. Just leery of those cam phasers. 160k miles and in the shop now. It has been super fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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