Can 2005 Ford F150 Use e85?

Answer 1

No, 2006-2007 F150's, with the 5.4 V8, produced as Flex-Fuel Vehicles.
If it is E85 capable, it will be marked in 3 ways:
on the original window sticker
on the inside of the fuel filler door
in the VIN ( 8th character of vehicle id # is a "V" )

Here's a list of Ford Flex-Fuel Vehicle offerings since 1995:



2007
4.6L Ford Crown Victoria (2-valve, excluding taxi and police units)
5.4L Ford F-150
4.6L Lincoln Town Car (2-valve)

2006
3.0L Ford Taurus sedan and wagon (2-valve)*
4.6L Ford Crown Victoria (2-valve, excluding taxi and police units)
5.4L Ford F-150 (3-valve. Available in December 2005)
4.6L Lincoln Town Car (2-valve)

2004 - 2005
4.0L Explorer Sport Trac
4.0L Explorer (4-door)
3.0L Taurus sedan and wagon (2-valve)

2002 - 2004
4.0L Explorer (4-door)
3.0L Taurus sedan and wagon

2002 - 2003
3.0L Supercab Ranger pickup 2WD

2001
3.0L Supercab Ranger pickup 2WD
3.0L Taurus LX, SE and SES sedan

1999 and 2000
3.0L Ranger pickup 4WD and 2WD
3.0L Taurus LX, SE and SES sedan

Many 1995-98 Taurus 3.0L Sedans are also


See also VIN chart at
http://www.e85fuel.com/information/vin.php

By the way , there has never been a need to take a Ford FFV to a dealer to have them 'switch it over' . All that is needed to switch from gasoline to E85, is to put your choice fuel in the tank...The answerer above whose 'Buddy" claims to have been stranded.....must have been ill informed.

Answer 2

If it's E85 compatible, there will be a label saying so inside the fuel filler door. If not, then it was not made for it. That's not to say it won't run on E85. You just don't need to make a habit of running the stuff in a vehicle not made for it.

In addition to the different powertrain programming; the fuel lines, hoses, and fittings are different on an E85 vehicle. This is because E85 absorbs a good amount of water and will rust ordinary steel lines, filter housings, pumps, etc. These metal parts are are aluminum or stainless on the E85 vehicles, whereas galvanized steel has always been OK for gasoline. E85 is also a little more harsh on rubber components than gasoline, so those pieces are also upgraded to better withstand the E85.

Answer 3

I recently discovered that determining if a FORD vehicle is flex-fuel E85 compatible is much more complex than just checking for VIN ending in letter V...Here, Ford owner manual for 2006 Crown Victoria states,
"the VIN 8th character is a 2", and makes no mention about letters.

See page 237, 1st paragraph.
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/06croog1e

The resources (reliable) that wrongly state this year/model is E85 compatible when VIN ends in a "V" is shocking...Only reinforces what I already knew about "ethanol"=
Be very cautious and always check your owner's manual and warranty statement BEFORE using gas with ANY amount of ethanol.

Use of a gas type not approved by engine's manufacturer WILL invalidate your warranty and likely cause engine damage and performance issues.

Answer 4

F150 2005

Answer 5

Yes--BUT you have to take it into a Ford dealership and have them re-tune the computer. E85 has been capable in Ford vehicles sine the late 90's Buddy had a 98 Ranger with the 3.0 that he had switched to E85. After 2 months he had it switched back to regular gasoline since he was almost always stranded with no fueling stations in sight, the funny one was when he got stranded in the parking lot of a GAS station. Have you looked into a dual-fuel propane setup??

Answer 6

the E-85 vehicles can still use gas. They can use any
variant from 0 % to 85 % ethynol.

Answer 7

I would say yes.But to be sure check you ven.