Overview & Reviews

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.

• 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.

• Feels sluggish even with larger V8, no available side airbags, not much interior storage space.

User Reviews:

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  Not Too Bad - 2005 Ford F-150
  By FordTruckGuy - August 21 - 2:28 am

  Ive had my 2005 for about 4 months. When I first bought it, used, the front differential sensor was out and 4WD wouldnt engage. After the fix, its been okay. Mine doesnt have the limited slip and is virtually useless in the snow, even with 4WD engaged. Other than that, the interior is great, ride is nice and it pulls my 23 trailer just fine. (With a bike and generator in the bed.) I have 33" tires and the fuel economy is horrendous. I get 10-12 empty and 6-8 with a trailer. (My trailer is about 4,000 pounds) Ive had 3 previous F150s and they have been better off-road, but not nearly as comfortable as my 2005. Reliability hasnt been as issue with any of them, with normal maintenance.

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  Good strong truck - 2005 Ford F-150
  By teeetertotter - August 10 - 4:26 pm

  Bought this truck because my other 150 has over 300,000 miles on it and I needed a new one. The engine on this truck is very strong. I dont really care for the electronic throttle control. Its rated at towing 9900 lbs but Ive pulled over 14,000 and it pulled it really well. Ive compared this truck with the GM truck and this truck seems to be better built. For example on my Suburban the doors are welded to the body and the weld has started to crack. Where as the Ford is bolted to the body frame. The transmission seems to be a little lose and that is supposed to be normal but it is a little annoying. Overall this is a great truck that has a good engine and is really a real truck.

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  Super Truck - 2005 Ford F-150
  By super nice - July 8 - 7:46 am

  I had 2 F150s before this one and they felt like a work truck, nothing else. This one is very comfortable and the design is super nice. It is a tough truck but also a very pretty car to show off.

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  What a great truck! - 2005 Ford F-150
  By James - July 7 - 12:56 pm

  I had my choice of vehicles to pick from for my company vehicle, so a lot of people raised their eyebrows when I pulled into the office lot with a fully decked out F-150 Lariat ... until they looked at the interior. The clients I entertain always comment on the interior. This truck is quiet and smooth. At nearly 19,000 miles, the truck has been flawless with no rattles or other annoying problems to contend with. I looked at everything, foreign and domestic, and I cannot imagine finding a better built vehicle.

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  This is a hauler, not a race car - 2005 Ford F-150
  By Zoomie - July 2 - 12:33 am

  This is a good truck. Ive had it six months and only one issue with a shock leaking when I first bought it. Dealer fixed promptly. Tows 8700 lbs! This is a bear in parking lots, a big, burly, beast. Comfortable cruiser that will take you anywhere, but not 0-60 in 3 secs. 4WD worked well in the snow, but I do wish Ford would invest in some additions like DRLs, auto 4WD, side airbags, satellite radio. Dont get me wrong, I love this truck, but I have to acknowledge its shortcomings. I LOVE the motor, I can go anywhere and really appreciate the 4WD and I can hook up the trailer (~7k lbs) and it will accelerate uphill! But I think the shorter wheelbase contributes to a slight rocking.

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  Nice Truck but typical problems - 2005 Ford F-150
  By David - June 8 - 11:50 pm

  As everybody else has stated the truck is quiet, smoother than a car, safe and very sharp. I pull a 27 Baja boat and the 5.4 triton has no problems. Everybody compliments on the looks inside and out. Problems: At 30,000 miles all of the brake pads tore apart and had to be replaced, then at 35,000 miles 4 fuel injectors failed (Thankfully it was still under warranty). Which is frustrating because the dealer said Ford knows this is a problem but will not recall it. When we first got the truck we had it in the shop 5x for a whinning noise in the 4X4 when it got below 25deg, they finally fixed it but really could not tell me why it was doing that. The interior sold us on this over the comp

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  Great Truck - 2005 Ford F-150
  By Darrell - June 8 - 9:36 pm

  Great truck so far, I have people always telling me how great it looks. Only problems is when I had a trailer hitch installed they had to remove the anti-vibration device to install it.

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  Great Truck, Poor power train - 2005 Ford F-150
  By Rob - June 1 - 6:08 pm

  I have had this truck for 27 months and up until this week I have been very happy with it and its performance. For a 4X4 I constantly saw 15mpg (city) and 20mpg (highway). I have had problems with the truck. Three months ago the 4 wheel drive system would try to engage 4 wheel low while I was driving down the road at 50mph. The local dealer repaired the problem within a day. Just after 37K miles, while driving down the road the truck stopped applying power to the rear wheels. I had the truck towed to the dealership and was informed I would have to replace the transfer case. If you are looking to own a vehicle for an extended period of time I would stay away from this product line.

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  Love my truck! - 2005 Ford F-150
  By Kat L. - June 1 - 9:56 am

  Had to get a new truck that fit the teens, pulled a trailer, fit the dogs, was comfortable and a good looking work horse. This truck fit the bill and I just love it. Gas mileage is better than I expected; Ive averaged 18 in town and up to 25 over the road, and it spends a lot of time on the road. It pulls very well and has no trouble with the hills. Its driver AND passenger friendly.

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  Still flying in my FX4 - 2005 Ford F-150
  By j.m. - May 29 - 7:44 am

  Well its still going strong for me. Thanks to trailering about 8000lbs worth of horses from Jersey to Ohio, Virginia, etc. I now have close to 70,000 miles on it. I also pull my 66 Mustang to shows with it. What can I say, still in love. So much my other half bought an 08 Super Crew with the long bed. Mine is still squeek and rattle free. That suspension does it all, rides great, handles great, and hauls and tows like a beast. Sure, New Tundra is fast, but it is a tin can. Come on, "triple tech frame? What is that? The Fords fully boxed frame from stem to stern rocks. The 5.4L does not really get bogged down when hauling or towing. Best truck ever!