Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"The caliper seized up."
Anonymous, MA (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Ford F150 is a great truck but the breaks are way undersized for the vehicle which drivers the cost and frequency for maintenance into the dealer's service shop for a known issue with the F150 design."
L S., CA (2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4-L V8)"Front caliper dragging, heating up all components. Front left this time. Happened about two years ago on front right. Calipers, rotors, and pads had to be replaced."
Anonymous, OH (2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4-L V8)"Left front caliper would chronically not fully release and would drag on rotor causing excessive heat and wear"
Bryan F., OH (2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4-L V8)"Calipers in front failed and locked up"
Anonymous, MN (2005 Ford F-150 XL 5.4-L V8)"Rear calipers got bound up, caused break wear, excessive heat, cracked rotor"
Troy B., NY (2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4-L V8)"Wore out Had to be replaced"
Anonymous, MO (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Brakes heated up and were smoking"
Linda M., MS (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Caliper needed replacing"
Anonymous, NS (2005 Ford F-150 XLT 4.5-L V8)"Failed prematurely"
Anonymous, PA (2005 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)"Replacement seems to occur more frequently than I would expect"
Anonymous, TX (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Brake pad replacement after 18 months of usage. That's pretty good service for me. That would be normal for this truck, which is the best vehicle I've ever had."
Anonymous, GA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"The parking brake sensor light has been on for a year. The sensor is bad. My mechanic says it is not necessary to replace if I don't mind the light"
Phil B., IN (2005 Ford F-150 XLT 4.5-L V8)"Can not get the parking brake fixed correctly"
John K., OH (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Brakes would intermittently start smoking and burning. Horrible smell. Believe they finally replaced the new pads with different one and the problem finally stopped."
Anonymous, CA (2005 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4.5-L V8)"Rear brake pads and rotors completely worn out at 43000 miles. Had to replace one caliper as well on rear brake."
Anonymous, WA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"this problem began soon after purchase. dealer advised brakes needed adjustment. problem continued and the 2nd time to the dealer I was advised there was a recall re this problem. dealer did the recall work. within 2 months same problem. had independent mechanic fix it."
Anonymous, MD (2005 Ford F-150 XLT 4.5-L V8)"At only 42000 miles, the rear brake pads & rotors need replacement. Front brake pads and rotors need to be replaced or possibly rotors re-surfaced."
Mike-Mina D., WA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"They have not failed...however rear rotors need to be replaced and/or resurfaced. Only 40,000 miles"
Anonymous, WA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"Had to replace rotors, one caliper and pads on both rear wheels. Only 43,000 miles."
Mike-Mina D., WA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"Probably normal wear and tear on the rotors"
Anonymous, DC (2005 Ford F-150 FX4 4.5-L V8)"At only 42000 miles rear rotors need replacing. Front rotors need re-surfacing or possible replacement."
Mike-Mina D., WA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"Had to be replaced they were worn"
Anonymous, MO (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Rear brake Rotors and Brake pads are in need of replacement and/or resurfacing"
Anonymous, WA (2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.5-L V8)"The brakes need to be renewed, but the rotors are deeply worn (not from bad pads),"
Anonymous, TX (2005 Ford F-150 XLT 4.5-L V8)"Dealership found and fixed issue before I purchased truck"
Anonymous, MO (2005 Ford F-150)"needed replacing due to normal wear and tear"
Anonymous, TX (2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)"Replaced Rotors"
Anonymous, NS (2005 Ford F-150 XLT 4.5-L V8)
"warning light on"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.2-L V6)