2005 Ford F-150 Review
2005 Ford F-150 Review





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Exceptional ride and handling characteristics, attractive and functional interior designs, multiple cab and bed configurations, the most payload and towing capacity in the half-ton class.
Cons
- Feels sluggish even with larger V8, no available side airbags, not much interior storage space.
What’s new
New packages this year include a Work Truck Group with argent bumpers and a vinyl bench seat, and a King Ranch Group with exclusive interior and exterior trim. A 4.2-liter V6 has been added as the base engine, along with a five-speed manual transmission.
Edmunds says
A class leader when it comes to ride and handling, the F-150 is dragged down by its excessive weight and lack of key safety features.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Ford F-150 4dr SuperCrew XLT Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$380/mo
F-150 XLT
vs
$346/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Ford F-150.
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.63 out of 5 stars
Over 202k miles!
kgaston,06/24/2015
4dr SuperCab STX Rwd Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I have logged over 202 thousand miles on this truck since it was bought used in January of 2007. Major repairs: none. Minor repairs: replaced EGR valve at ~175k miles, other than that, it has been just regukar, routine maintenance. My only complaint is the quality of the cloth seats in this vehicle, they easily trap dirt and dust, causing them to stain if so much as a bottle with … condensation on the outside is placed in the seat.
3.25 out of 5 stars
let the buyer beware.....
ritch5,07/15/2012
4dr SuperCrew Lariat 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
i'll start by telling that i am a ford motor company retiree with over 30+ years on the assembly line. my 2005 f-150 has lived up to the problems common to the 5.4L engine. sparkplug issues, timing and cam phasor issues, and a bad cylinder head to name a few. all difficult and expensive to repair. i have confirmed many of these problems with ford dealer mechanics, and private repair shop … mechanics. as a group they all confirm that engine issues are becoming a big problem for 2005-2008 ford trucks, vans, and large suv's. the real problem lies with the manufacturer. ford is not backing up their claims of top quality and reliability. what a shame that they deny their responsibility!!!!
1.88 out of 5 stars
I HATE Ford after this truck
littlejohn505,05/14/2014
2dr Regular Cab FX4 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
We bought our truck it 2005.
It's an 05 with every problem Ford ever had that year.
We have replace 4 window regulators in the driver's side.
All ford branded.
Cam Phasers, Cam, fuel injector problems, now a whole new motor because the fuel injector blue and flooded cylinder #4 that we have always had problems with.
i hate this truck and the money it has cost me.
2.63 out of 5 stars
Ford doesn't know what recall means
garageking,11/13/2010
4dr SuperCrew XLT 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Nothing but problems with fuel injectors. This should clearly be a recall issue but is not and very expensive to fix. Fuel injectors go bad about every 20K. Now the spark plugs need to be replaced and I can't find a mechanic that will do it because they are known to break off. My mechanic replaced just one and it took 3 hours. Very disappointed after having owned Ford trucks for 30 … years. Can't wait to switch to something else.
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestGood
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Used 2005 Ford F-150 Overview
The Used 2005 Ford F-150 is offered in the following submodels: F-150 SuperCab, F-150 Regular Cab, F-150 SuperCrew. Available styles include 4dr SuperCrew XLT Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCrew XLT 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCrew Lariat 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCrew Lariat Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Styleside 8 ft. LB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCrew FX4 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XL Rwd Styleside 8 ft. LB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.2L 6cyl 5M), 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd Styleside 8 ft. LB (4.2L 6cyl 5M), 4dr SuperCab Lariat Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab Lariat 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCrew King Ranch Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCrew King Ranch 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XLT Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.2L 6cyl 5M), 4dr SuperCab XL Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XLT Rwd Styleside 8 ft. LB (4.2L 6cyl 5M), 4dr SuperCab Lariat 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XLT Rwd Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.2L 6cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab Lariat Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab STX Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab STX Rwd Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab STX Rwd Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab STX Rwd Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.2L 6cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab STX 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab STX 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab FX4 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab STX Rwd Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.2L 6cyl 5M), 4dr SuperCab FX4 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab STX 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab STX 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab FX4 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab STX 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab FX4 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 4dr SuperCab XL 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XLT 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XLT 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab FX4 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A), 2dr Regular Cab XLT 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A), and 4dr SuperCab XL 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A). Pre-owned Ford F-150 models are available with a 4.6 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 231 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2005 Ford F-150 comes with rear wheel drive, and four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed automatic. The Used 2005 Ford F-150 comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What's a good price on a Used 2005 Ford F-150?
Price comparisons for Used 2005 Ford F-150 trim styles:
- The Used 2005 Ford F-150 XLT is priced between $12,946 and$12,946 with odometer readings between 87209 and87209 miles.
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