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Ford F-150 2005 Brakes Problems

130 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2005 Ford F-150 - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage130 complaints

130 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V208000Reported May 7, 2008 - 605,684 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 605,684 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility274Engine228Power Train114Air Bags106Fuel and Propulsion System82Vehicle Structure77
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.