2005 Ford F-150 specs & fitment
11th generation. The 2005 Ford F-150 has bolt pattern 6x135 (87.1 mm bore), towing up to 9,900 lb, oil 5W-20, tires LT245/70R17, LT275/65R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x135
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 87.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 18x7.5 ET44 (King Ranch SuperCrew)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 6-cyl | 205 | Regular Gasoline | 13–14 | 18–19 | 15 | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 231 | Regular Gasoline | 12–13 | 16–18 | 14–15 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 300 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14–15 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 9,900 lb, depending on configuration. F-150 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L SEFI V6, 3.73 axle (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 5,600 lb | — | 10,500 lb | — | 2005 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 16 |
| 4.6L SEFI V8 (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 7,100 lb | — | 12,200 lb | — | 2005 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 16 |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 3V, 4.10 axle (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 9,900 lb | — | 15,300 lb | — | 2005 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 16 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT245/70R17 | XL with Heavy Duty Payload Package XLT with Heavy Duty Payload Package | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| LT275/65R18 | FX4 King Ranch Lariat 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P235/70R17 | XL 4x2 XLT 4x2 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P235/75R17 | XL 4x4 XLT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/65R17 | STX 4x2 XL 4x2 XLT 4x2 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/70R17 | FX4 STX 4x4 XL 4x4 XLT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/60R18 | Lariat 4x2 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/65R18 | FX4 King Ranch Lariat 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2005 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V6 | — | 6.0 qt | F150hub: Ford 4.2L V6 specs third-party |
| 4.6L V8 | 5W-20 | 6.0 qt | F150hub: 4.6L/5.4L F-150 maintenance third-party |
| 5.4L V8 | 5W-20 | 7.0 qt | F150hub: 4.6L/5.4L F-150 maintenance third-party |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (4.2L / 4.6L / 5.4L)
- Group 65 low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: F 150 battery size
- Battery (4.2L / 4.6L / 5.4L)
- Group 59, alternate fitment low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: F 150 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 20", passenger 20" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2005 Ford F-150
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 207.9–244.9 in (5280–6220 mm)
- Width
- 78.7 in
- Height
- 72.8–76.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 126.0–163.0 in
- Curb weight
- 4694–5875 lb
12 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 14
- Owner complaints
- 1121
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford F-150 Supercab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2005 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2005 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. | — | — | — | 4 |
Recall campaigns (14)
- 11V107000 2011-02-23: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 09E025000 2009-05-11: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 09E012000 2009-04-07: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 08V208000 2008-05-07: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- 07E089000 2007-10-25: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 07E080000 2007-09-25: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 07E075000 2007-09-14: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 07E066000 2007-08-28: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- 06E064000 2006-07-17: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 06E060000 2006-06-29: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 06E056000 2006-06-13: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 06E023000 2006-03-13: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 06V033000 2006-02-06: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- 05T022000 2005-11-21: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.