05 owners...problems? (Screw especially)
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2005
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05' FX4 Screw 4500 miles. Addressed TSB for Driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop, which ford dealership supposedly fixed. PCM reflashed due to high/rough idle, it now purrs like a lion. And now the the driveline clunking noise is back. I've scheduled an appointment with dealership to try to correct the driveline. Other than those issues I love the truck, great for pulling a pair of sea-doo and moving people out of your way.
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Joined: Jul 2005
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i have a 05 screw lariat with about 8000 on it and i love this truck. no problems at all. i had a muffler shop put duals on it with a 50 series flowmaster and i have a predator tuner in it. i just tell ya for a 4x4 it will get up and go. i have a friend at work with a dodge 4x4 4 door with a 360 in it and he just can't keep up at all. everybody needs to stick with ford even if they have a problem or too. just think how bad it would be if you had any other brand.
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Joined: Oct 2004
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I have a 05, SuperCrew ,4x4, XLT, 5.4. Really like everthing about it EXCEPT the minor vibrations that I get when I hit 60mph and even more at 70mph. Took it in the first time and was advised that the wheels were not balanced and also a dampening kit was put on the rear. Worked OK, but then started to vibrate like before. Took it in again and was advised that one of the tires (GENERAL) had a flat spot. Service guy advised that Ford is having problems with the tires and flat spots ( if they know it why are they putting these tires on them?) So a new tire was put on. Seemed like it fixed it but then a couple of days later vibration started again and will take it in again on Tuesday. Service guy advised over the phone that the other tires must have gone bad. Unfortunately I am not too happy go go back a third time to fix this problem.
Other than that the I really do like it compared to my 01 SuperCrew 4x4.
Other than that the I really do like it compared to my 01 SuperCrew 4x4.
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Joined: Dec 2004
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I have had my 05 XLT 5.4 regular cab/long bed since july. 2400 miles and not a damn thing wrong with her. 5000lb boat is wisked around just fine..no problems...I love this truck.......been a Ford owner for 20years. always will be. John
5th Wheeling
Joined: Sep 2005
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05 4X4 Lariat SuperCrew w/2900 miles, no problems. Love the truck, and I'm in the minority,because I think the truck has great power and pickup. My preious 2 trucks were an 03 f250 w/6.8L v10 and 01 f150 SuperCrew w/5.4, and this one has the best get up and go of the three.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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05 ford
My bro has an 05 ford f150 supercab and he realy likes it but i think its kinda doggy but compared to some other trucks it usaly beats them like a 00 dodge with a 360 of my friend the only problems hes had is on injector when at around 1000km but it a nice truck to drive and ride in i think that ford need to play around with the trans because when it shifts is when it dies.
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Joined: Aug 2005
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F150 Screw. 2300 miles and two months. Overall very happy, superchips made a world of difference helping this behemoth geting out of its own way. Installed a Borla SIDO exhaust. Has a slight thunk at takeoff that is my only complaint. Smooh at all speeds and again the superchips makes the shift points much smoother. Would recommend the truck to anyone. I have not made it out of the 14's for mpg, but this has been all local driving.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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I have a 05 SCab Lariat, and have not had any major problems at all. The tranny hesitated alittle bit, but they fixed that after the last svc. Just reflashed.
Im fixing to take it her in for her 3rd svc with almost 11000 miles.
Im fixing to take it her in for her 3rd svc with almost 11000 miles.
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Originally Posted by WheelMA1
Anyone?? I might be looking at moving to an 05 or 06 (05 has some extra money off it...so thats why I am interested). Even the smallest problems, I would appreciate knowing about. Thanks
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Joined: May 2005
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Originally Posted by Coupleofords
I have 7000 miles on my '05 screw Lariat purchased in August. I have to say, so far, so good. I really haven't experienced any specific problems. driveability is getting better, but still balks at upshifts and on initial go. I did have a vibration at 62 mph, again at 70 mph. I put on some 20" TorgueThrust ST and new tires, and it's smooth as a baby's butt. Mileage is good 13 to 18.
One thing-the ash tray/coin bin door rattles.
One thing-the ash tray/coin bin door rattles.
"Mifflin Clay"
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Mifflin, PA
'05 F250 scab 4X4 with the 5.4l, 5000 miles and not a burp one. Pulls a 7000+ lb. tt like there's no tomorrow. 14-15 MPG city/highway, 9-10 towing. Zero complaints. Just hoping it lasts .....
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Dedham, MA
Originally Posted by gmanion
Sorry, what is a TorgueThrust ST?