Six problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2005 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2005 F-150.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While driving out of a parking space between 5-10 mph, the brakes failed to work. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the booster line failed, which caused the brake failure. The contact paid for the vehicle to be repaired. Shortly after, he discovered that the vehicle was recalled according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). He went to the Ford dealer and they wanted to replace the same hose that was previously on the vehicle in an attempt to repair the failure. The contact refused to place the same defective hose in the vehicle. He believes that the recalled item should be replaced by a working item. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.
Ford f150 brake failure, sudden and without warning. Occurred when driving to work. I was going approximately 25 mph, couldn't at a stop sign, rolled through and used my emergency brake to stop.
Sudden total brake failure on Ford f150 2005. Result of vacuum line popping off of rear intake manifold.
Power brake failure after starting engine.
Brakes failed 3 times. Last time pedal went to floor and I went through stop sign. Also had throttle sticking. After pedal sinks to floor & you try a second attempt then it works fine. Truck has been at dealership since February 10, 2006 & is still there today April 17, 2006. Ford refuses to acknowledge or repair problem. Ford told me to drive it until it happens again and notify them. Vehicle is not drivable in it's current condition.
I have experienced brake failures on at least 5 occasions. It has occurred at slow speed when approaching a stop at an intersection and when behind other vehicles in traffic. The brakes appear to be engaging the anti-lock braking system and start to pulse but fail to stop. All of the incidents have occurred when the pavement was completely dry and the road surfaces were clean. All incidents have been narrow misses in traffic collisions. After each incident the brakes appear to return to normal function and only once have I been able to duplicate the failure which was in a parking lot shortly after the very first incident. During each incident I initially apply and hold the brake until I realize complete failure and then release and re-apply. Except for yesterday (01/01/2006) the brakes engaged on the second attempt. Yesterday the vehicle came to a stop on the third attempt but only because the initial speed was so slow the vehicle just ran out of forward momentum and the minimal braking held the vehicle. I backed out of the intersection, braked, tested stopping and the brakes appeared fine at that time. I plan to take the vehicle back to the dealership tomorrow. The dealership has seen the vehicle for this problem in addition to a charging light problem and have failed to fix either problem. The dealership stated that they were unable to find a braking problem and were unable to re-create the braking malfunction. Their resolution was to bleed the braking system and return the vehicle to service.