2005 Ford F-150 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2005 Ford F-150 belongs to a Ford F-150 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 44 model years, from 1981 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion F-150 entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2005 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) F-150 model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Motorcraft Gold battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around visibility (240), air bags (88), engine and engine cooling (79). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage; the..." There are 14 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,900.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,900 |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Gold |
| Open recalls on record | 14 |
| Technical service bulletins | 85 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.