2005 Ford F-150 Review
Price Estimate: $2,065 - $3,446





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Ford F-150 model years
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.
For sale near Northbrook, IL
277 listings
- 141,292 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5'7” bed, 5.4l, 8cyl
- Top Notch Auto Brokers (26 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
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Located in McHenry, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTPW14575FA05189
Stock: 25577
Certified Pre-Owned: No- $6,490great price$2,643 below market
- 119,931 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5'7” bed, 5.4l, 8cyl
- Luxury AutoMax (39 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- 6ft Bed
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Tinley Park, IL
Luxury AutoMaXX Jason Samhan 17651 Oak Park Ave Tinley Park, IL 60*** 7**-4**-4445 Visit Luxury AutoMax online at LuxuryAutoMaxx.com to see more pictu...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTPW145X5FA45248
Stock: C113
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-07-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$276/mo for F-150 XL
F-150 XL
vs
$251/mo
Avg. Large Truck
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4.63 out of 5 starskgaston, 06/24/2015
2005 Ford F-150 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.
let the buyer beware.....
3.25 out of 5 starsritch5, 07/15/2012
2005 Ford F-150 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!!!!
I HATE Ford after this truck
1.88 out of 5 starslittlejohn505, 05/14/2014
2005 Ford F-150 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.
Ford doesn't know what recall means
2.63 out of 5 starsgarageking, 11/13/2010
2005 Ford F-150 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.
2005 F-150 Highlights
Regular Cab
XL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,475 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $276/month |
Seating | 3 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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