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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
23 / 1
Average Mileage:
69,856 miles

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2005 Ford F-150 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2005 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #68

Dec 172023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No incident FAR SOME REASON MY AIR BAG LIGT STAY

- Arlington , TX, USA

problem #67

Dec 032021

F-150

  • miles
When starting the truck the airbag light is illuminated and flashes.

- Superior, WI, USA

problem #66

Aug 082018

F-150

  • miles
Airbag light with code 34. Both belt retention have been replaced but has not fixed it.

- Chipley, FL, USA

problem #65

Feb 212021

F-150

  • 200,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to lock into it's buckle. The buckle fails to activate the lock and release the seat belt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph when a vehicle slipped on ice in front of their vehicle, in order to avoid crashing, the contact ended up steering into a nearby ditch crashing into trees. The seat belt buckle failed to secure the seat belt causing it to swing and hit the contact. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the seat belt caused his teeth to be fractured and medical attention was needed. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who had not diagnosed anything regarding the seat belt as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,00.

- Brownsboro, TX, USA

problem #64

Oct 122020

F-150

  • 173,874 miles
Just purchased vehicle air bag light flashes and turns on when driving looked into issue. Found recall for airbag that causes this. Recall 11S18B. Contacted Ford they said recall had not been performed and set up appointment to have it done. Ford completed recall. Picked up vehicle drove 1000 feet airbag light came back on. Turned around and informed service department. They told me the recall has nothing to so with the airbag or light and that if I pay 100 they will diagnose vehicle. I informed them that it shows right on for that the recall causes light to flash and possibly airbag to deploy. They told me it does not and I was wrong and sent me on my way

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #63

Jan 142020

F-150

  • miles
Me enter hoy que mi truck tena varios recall Y no he recibido aviso, gracias por su atencion.

- Mayaguez, PR, USA

problem #62

Mar 222011

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V107000 (air bags). Auffenberg Ford O'fallon (115 regency park, O'fallon, il 62269, (618) 632-0090) replaced the clock spring assembly on the driver's side as well as the wiring harness on March 22, 2011, but the remedy failed. On March 25, 2015, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the same parts, but the remedy failed again and the driver's side air bag indicator flashed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they were only required to perform the recall repair one time. The failure mileage was not available.

- O Fallon, IL, USA

problem #61

Nov 062018

F-150

  • 0 miles
I just purchased a 2005 Ford F150, so I came here to see if there is any recalls and their is. 11V107000 is the recall number.I will also add a picture. What do I do to have this fixed?

- Lyles, TN, USA

problem #60

Oct 012015

F-150

  • 91,000 miles
Takata recall---my driver side air bag deployed around Oct of 2015. I started the vehicle in a parking lot, put my seat belt on, put the transmission in reverse and the bag exploded before even letting off the brake. It startled me beyond belief, the horn would not shut off, the cloud of ignition was all over me and filled the cab, and the ignitor bruised my hand. I called Ford and they said it was a recall and I had it towed to leif johnson Ford in austin tx. The vehicle sat in their lot for one week as the dealer and myself went back and forth with Ford hq in Michigan. I finally ended picking up the truck because I need it for work. Ford said they sent me recall notices in the mail...I never received any. They would not pay for repairs or new airbags. Had I been driving on a road or highway I could have easily crashed. I can't believe they can get away with this.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #59

Feb 092015

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle was at a complete stop. Truck was rear ended (by vehicle going about 35 mph) and then pushed into the vehicle directly in front. Impact was enough to cause the driver's seat to break, but the air bags never deployed.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #58

Jan 172017

F-150

  • 171,450 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at a 15 mph, the air bags deployed without impact. The contact sustained lacerations to the face and a black eye, however no medical attention was sought. There was no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V107000 (air bags) however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,450.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #57

Aug 032016

F-150

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was idling at a red light, the seat belt tension seized and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioner failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #56

Jun 132016

F-150

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While reversing at 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into the front of one vehicle and the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #55

Apr 042016

F-150

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While driving 40 mph, the driver side air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #54

Oct 142014

F-150

  • 49,641 miles
Unit was recalled, dealer had vehicle 3 days, advised that they did not have the tools required to fix the airbag and consequently could not fix the problem.dealer said they would call me later and update progress on completing the recall.it has been a year and no calls have been received.

- Ooltewah, TN, USA

problem #53

Jun 092015

F-150

  • 119,000 miles
Airbag light stays on.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #52

Jul 242014

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • 126,000 miles
Front end collision into the rear of another truck. Whole front end damaged through radiator, hood, headlights, bumpers etc. Airbag never deployed and upon return of vehicle after repairs, I am now getting a code 42 that the sensor is bad and after research find out there is a recall on this but for the opposite reason but also now understand there are corrosion issues with the connection of the sensor also. Hope this helps. Please advise what to do, will Ford fix this whole problem and replace with a new sensor and the wire chaffing problem? thank you in advance!

- Las Vegas , NV, USA

problem #51

Sep 152014

F-150

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that the front seat belt pretensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #50

Jul 012014

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
The "airbag" indicator light came on. Stayed on for about 6 weeks when vehicle was in use, then turned off. Now, a minute or so after starting vehicle an alarm sounds, 5 low sounding beeps in 5 rounds, will do it about every 30 minutes, same alarm cycle. According to the owners manual this is an indication of a problem with the airbag system. I thought I was responsible for having this fixed. Currently with my schedule and financial situation I have been putting off servicing this issue however, I heard on the news earlier this week about several recalls and my vehicle fits into this. I have not received any recall notice from Ford. I'm not sure if my vehicle is actually part of this, this is why my inquiry to you. Please advise

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #49

Sep 242014

F-150

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioner and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the dealer advised the contact that the seat belts were not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

- Maples, FL, USA

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