2005 Ford 500 problems
Owners have filed 147 complaints about the 2005 Ford 500 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 21.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 19%.
Complaints147
Crashes6
Fires3
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 21.1% · 31
Power train 19.0% · 28
Electrical system 14.3% · 21
Vehicle speed control 12.2% · 18
Fuel/propulsion system 4.8% · 7
Structure 4.8% · 7
Unknown or other 4.1% · 6
Air bags 3.4% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 26 in the last three years against 87 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 125,000 miles.
In owners' own words
2005 Ford 500 just stalled for no apparent reason. Engine was still running. Pressing gas did nothing. This happened in traffic! It was scary at the least and shortly after I purchased it used from a dealer. As I have read, this happens frequently with this model vehicle. It is obviously recall worthy due to the possibility of accident/harm. This occurred at speeds under 30mph. Engine · reported at 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford 500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, went into operation safe mode, and decelerated. In addition, the vehicle accelerated when parking the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the throttle body replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000. Engine · reported at 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford 500. While driving various speeds, the transmission warning indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing either a valve body or transmission replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,865 Engine · reported at 206,800 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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