Ford Five hundred problems
The Ford Five Hundred is a full-size automobile that was manufactured and marketed by Ford from the 2005 to 2007 model years. Deriving its nameplate from the previous "500" suffix used by Ford during the 1950s to the 1970s on its top-tier trims (Custom 500, Fairlane 500 and Galaxie 500), the Five Hundred was introduced alongside the Ford Fusion as two model lines intended to replace the Ford Taurus. Within the Ford model line, the Five Hundred was slotted between the Fusion and Crown Victoria. Within Lincoln-Mercury, the model line was marketed under a revived Mercury Montego nameplate.
The Five Hundred was an inaugural model of the Ford D3 platform. In several firsts for the full-size Ford line, the platform was front-wheel drive (with optional all-wheel drive), and used unibody construction; for the first time since the Model A, no V8 engine was offered. For the first time since 1978 discontinuation of the Custom 500, Ford offered two distinct full-size nameplates. The Five Hundred was produced solely as a four-door sedan, with the Ford Freestyle taking on the role of the Ford Taurus station wagon.
For 2008, Ford renamed the Five Hundred as the Ford Taurus as part of a model revision (the Montego, as the Mercury Sable), with the Freestyle becoming the Ford Taurus X. Outside of North America and South Korea, the Five Hundred nameplate remained in use until production of the generation ended after 2009.
The Five Hundred was assembled by Ford at its Chicago Assembly facility (Chicago, Illinois) alongside the Freestyle and Montego. Excluding export sales, 241,402 Ford Five Hundreds were produced.
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Common Ford Five hundred problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Ford Five Hundred, common problems with this car include engine issues, transmission problems, electrical problems, and interior accessory malfunctions.
Engine Problems
Owners have reported engine problems such as throttle body failure, loss of engine power, unintended acceleration, and total engine failures. These issues can be attributed to a failing Engine Control Module (ECM). To address throttle body failure, replacing the throttle body after diagnosing the ECM is recommended. Timely diagnosis and repair of engine problems can significantly increase the engine's lifespan.
Transmission Problems
The Ford Five Hundred's transmission system can experience frequent breakdowns, leading to symptoms like transmission slipping and erratic engine performance. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) plays a crucial role in monitoring and controlling engine performance. A failing PCM can result in Transmission Control Module (TCM) malfunctions or other transmission issues, ultimately causing transmission failure.
Electrical Problems
Electrical problems in the Ford Five Hundred include instrument cluster failure, continuous clicking during ignition, and an illuminated check engine light that stays on. These electrical issues can be indicative of a failing ECM. Resolving electrical problems may involve replacing relay cables, onboard wiring, and the alternator. Testing the ECM before addressing electrical issues is essential to accurately diagnose failing components.
Interior Accessory Malfunctions
Malfunctions in the interior accessories of the Ford Five Hundred can occur due to a failing ECM, affecting components that require sufficient power to function properly. A faulty ECM can lead to charging system failure, impacting the functionality of interior accessories like the charging system.
By addressing these common problems promptly and accurately diagnosing issues related to the ECM, owners can mitigate potential risks and ensure the longevity and reliability of their Ford Five Hundred vehicles.
Does the Ford 500 have transmission problems?
Common Ford Five Hundred AWF21 Transmissions Problems
Slipping, Erratic Shifting, Harsh Forward or Reverse Gear Engagement: Some of the most common AWF21 transmission problems are slipping between gears, erratic up or down shifts, or a hard slam when the AWF21 transmission engages Drive or Reverse.
Is the Ford 500 a reliable car?
Reliable and its 16 yrs old
I bought my Ford 500 SXL from a friend in 2009, it had 57,000 miles on it then. It's 2021 & I have 118,887 miles on it now. I've always kept had the oil changed every 3,000 miles. Only had to have the rear brakes changed once & I live where there's lots of curvy roads & hills.
Why does my Ford 500 keep shutting off?
The most common reasons a Ford Five Hundred engine stalling are the fuel system, the air intake system, or the ignition system.
Why is my Ford 500 overheating?
The most common reasons a Ford Five Hundred is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. Coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.)
Percentage distribution of complaints by Ford Five hundred years
We have researched Ford problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Ford Five hundred cars and compiled the top 4 most problematic Ford Five hundred model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Ford Five hundred model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Ford Five hundred years
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Ford Five hundred car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Ford Five hundred , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Ford Five hundred vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Five hundred model years
A total of 57 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Five hundred model years
There were a total of 15 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Five hundred model years
There were a total of 25 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 1073 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ford Five hundred . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Ford Five hundred vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-24
- Date Complaint: 2024-03-09
- VIN: 1FAFP24105G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I am having problem with the reset button in my 2005 five hundred ford, the oil light stays on after oil changes, no one does not know how to reset, the reset button does not work, several mechanic told me not to worry about it , but the car can't pass the smog, it reads not ready, they told my to take a ride for about 50 miles and drive up to sixty miles per hour. . On going problem and I am running out of money, can you help, please
Ford Five hundred 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-10
- Date Complaint: 2023-11-10
- VIN: 1FAHP24167G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: It's starting not going into highway gears (5&6) just revs real high and when it does finally, it kicks really hard. Sounds and feels like it's going to drop out from under the car.
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-10
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-22
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FAFP25115G
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE
- Summary: I have 2 very serious and dangerous issues. The 1st issue, the car will shut off while driving and without warning. I'll be cruzing down the highway and out of no where it shuts off. I then do not have breaks or power stearing. This last Winter my daughter was driving it and it shut off while she was on black ice. The car flew into the ditch and the snow was so deep it was compacted in the entire engine so it was impossible to restart the car. It was akso -37 below temperature. It took me almost a half hour to get to her and she almost froze to death. She sustained frost bite on her hands, toes, ears, and cheeks. She almost died. Issue 2, my daughter was driving and all of the sudden a loud noise and she couldn't steer. The rear control arm bracket that is part of the subframe busted causing the control arm to no longer be attached to the frame. She almost flipped the car when that happened. I looked into it and many cars this year make and model had the exact same thing happen in the exact same spot. So that tells me that it is a manufacturer defect. I had this looked at and inspected by Trusted Tires & Auto. Neither of these issues had any warning at all. So now the car sits unable to be driven. Even if it was fixed I won't drive it or let my daughter drive it and I can't sell it because I don't want anyone else to drive it period. It is a death trap literally and puts everyone's life in dangernear that come near the car. It needs to be recalled immediately. This is absolutely unacceptable and Ford needs to stand behind their product. If this car continues to stay on the roads Many people will die because of all the defects on the car.
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-08
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-08
- VIN: 1FAFP24175G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The engine keep going into limp mode. The car stalls out while at lights an stop signs, power steering goes out on highway an other roads making it impossible to steer or steer out of others ways, limp mode causes car to not be able to keep up with traffic on highway and other roads. Engine jerks forward an shifts irractically an shifts an downshifts hard.
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-08
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-08
- VIN: 1FAFP24175G
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: While driving the front end suspension slips, bounces up and down very harshly, tires slip, squeak, and slide in an hard to control way, sometimes into oncoming traffic when in slightly damp conditions an on roads with any amount of bumps, to the point that I need to drive extremely slow to avoid danger which in turn puts my and my passengers and my kids in danger by goin to slow in regards to the traffic around us. When hitting relatively small bumps the suspension bounces the car severely up and down and across the road into harms way.
Ford Five hundred 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-27
- VIN: 1fahp28136g
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I would be driving on highway my wrench light would come on and my car would come to a crawl I always have kids in my car I could easily be rear ended and maybe hurt or killed I have to find a place to pull off where people behind me is cussing me out they think I did on purpose I then shut car off and tirn back on. Then ok till happens again there should be a recall I am on a fixed income and can't afford another car please help
Ford Five hundred 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-24
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-24
- VIN: 1FAFP25156G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the instrument cluster lights turned became inoperable. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the instrument cluster lights illuminated after 5 minutes. The contact was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred on four different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-12
- Date Complaint: 2022-07-12
- VIN: 1FAFP24115G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While waiting at the light in traffic, my car all of a sudden Accelerated, and decelerates, I have to push hard on the breaks in order for it to not slam into the cars infront of me.. this is really dangerous, from what I have been reading this is a wide spread issue that ford has ignored for years..
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-20
- Date Complaint: 2022-06-20
- VIN: 1FAHP28155G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: while we are in idel for a period of time the car wants to surge forward without pushing on the gas. it wants to rev withough the has pedal being pushed. It does it at red lights, stop signs, and if Im in a drive through.
Ford Five hundred 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-17
- Date Complaint: 2022-01-21
- VIN: 1FAHP28126G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Door latch freezes i cold weather causing the door not to latch closed.
Ford Five hundred 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2021-12-25
- VIN: 1FAFP24176G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: when I’m The vehicle and the temperature reaches middle temp ,the car starts to beep and all the dashboard lights go completely out and the head lights and tail lights be blinking as if they are about to go off . Even when I have the heater or a/c on they turns off and I’m a afraid that if or when I’m on the highway all my lights will just stop working on the middle of the highway at night and no one will be able to see me. And that will cause a big wreck and maybe kill myself or worst someone else. I have looked my car up to see if it has a recall but none are given. I’m afraid for the safety of my fellow drivers on the at night . And I don’t know what to do about this problem.
Ford Five hundred 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-14
- Date Complaint: 2021-11-19
- VIN: 1FAFP271X6G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The contact restarted the vehicle and the transmission worked as designed for a while. While traveling up a hill or at a stop light, the vehicle would drift backwards. The contact had to let the vehicle drift to shift into gear. At times the vehicle failed to shift. The engine and wrench warning lights were illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-20
- Date Complaint: 2021-08-20
- VIN: 1FAFP251X5G
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the "fail safe engine mode" and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle stalled with the RPM revved up. The vehicle jerked while driving at an undisclosed speed. The dealer nor the independent mechanic was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 122,832.
Ford Five hundred 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-10
- Date Complaint: 2021-02-16
- VIN: 1FAFP28185G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS AT RED LIGHT PERSON CROSSING ROAD I WAS I. DRIVE FOOT ON BRAKE, RPMS SHOT UP ENGINE REEVES CAT LUNGED FORWARD I PRESSED HARDER IN BRAKE ALMOST HIT PERSON. AT THE TIME NO WARNING LIGHTS. THEN AT PHARMACY DRIVE THRU W CAR I. FROM AND I. BACK OF ME CAR DID SAME THING. I HAD TO PRESS BRAKE HARD TO PREVENT MOVING HITTING CAR IN FROM OF ME. I WAS IN DRIVE BUT FOOT ON BRAKE! NO WARNING LIGHTS AT TIME. HAD THROTTLE BODY REPLACED STILL HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS PROGRESSING LITTLE DID I KNOW WHEN THROTTLE BODY IS REPLACED HAS TO BE REPROGRAMMED BY FORD! SPENT SO MUCH MONEY AND TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT PROBLEM. THIS IS A FLAW W FORD 500 2005 THROTTLE BODY MANY COMPLAINTS AND TEST DOES NEVER ISSUES RECALL, UNSAFE. I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE.
Ford Five hundred 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-09
- Date Complaint: 2021-02-12
- VIN: 1FAFP25137G
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER DRIVING HALF-HOUR IN HIGH-WAY SOUTHWARD ON I-45 IN THE MORNING. THE CAR CANNOT BE ACCELERATE AT AROUND 40MPH WHEN I RAMP UP TO 288, AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT TURNED RED. SECONDS LATER, IT RECOVERED BACK. 2 MINUTES LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN . AND AGAIN . SO I PARKED IT . ~8-HOURS LATER, I STARTED IT AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT RED AGAIN. SECONDS LATER, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHEN I BACK THE CAR. I STEPPED ON GAS-PEDAL WHEN I TRIED 3RD TIME, AND THE CAR MOVED AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT KEPT RED. 10-MINUTS LATER, WHEN I DRIVE ON 288-SOUTH AT ~60MPH, BOTH OF THE REPAIR LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND THE AUTO-LOCK LIGHT OFF, SECONDS LATER, THE REPAIR LIGHT OFF. THE ENGINE LIGHT KEPT ON. SO I GET DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CANNOT ACCELERATE CAR WITH GAS-PEDAL ON AND CANNOT TURN STERRING WHEEL, THE CAR SLOW DOWN AND STOPPED BY ITSELF. 5-MINUTES LATER, I STARTED IT AGAIN WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH YELLOW, THE CAR MOVED AND 10 MINUTES LATER, I PARKED IT HOME.
Latest 5 recalls Ford Five hundred
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the Ford Five hundred.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Ford Five hundred 2007
- Report Received Date: 2011-07-13
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
- Model: Ford Five hundred 2005
- Report Received Date: 2006-10-05
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
- Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
- Model: Ford Five hundred 2005
- Report Received Date: 2006-06-13
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
- Model: Ford Five hundred 2006
- Report Received Date: 2006-06-13
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
- Model: Ford Five hundred 2007
- Report Received Date: 2006-06-13
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Latest negative Ford Five hundred car reviews
Latest positive Ford Five hundred car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2005
Congratulations on your new car! It's no surprise that your neighbors are curious about it - the style is beautiful and the handling is even better. It's great to hear that you're enjoying it so much, especially since you've always driven Ford products. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Vehicle year: 2007
At this point, the only thing I would suggest is a slightly larger engine. I understand that it can be a bit of a strain at times.
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Vehicle year: 2006
I wrote a review awhile ago stating I was getting 20 mpg local driving, and mentioned I would write back when I go on a trip. Well, to my surprise, we averaged 29 mpg. Not bad for an all-wheel drive. I am very satisfied.
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Vehicle year: 2007
The main reason I purchased the 500 was because of its driving character. The ride of this car is equal to that of more expensive models. The total design of this car, both inside and out, is exactly what people expect from Ford. Overall, the 500 is a great value!
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Vehicle year: 2007
Wow, we just got 14 inches of snow and I thought it might be a good idea to get a car with four-wheel drive. I came across a Jeep and decided to read some reviews, but unfortunately, most of them were negative. However, I then decided to read some reviews on my own car and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were amazing! It made me realize that I already have a great car. Although I did experience a weird electrical problem with my dash once (all the gauges stopped working and then started jumping up and down while I was driving), it hasn't happened since. Has anyone else experienced this? Overall, I'm really happy with my car and I definitely won't be trading it in anytime soon!
Are you having problems with your Ford Five hundred?
Richard Price 2024-11-26
Vehicle year: 2005
The car was purchased with less than 30,000 miles and the previous owner had excellent record keeping on maintenance. However, there have been noticeable issues with the transmission, which have posed a hazard. There have been a few close calls with the car not speeding up when turning onto roads, mainly due to acceleration problems. Based on this experience, I would not recommend purchasing this Taurus model or any other Ford model. It is worth noting that other owners have reported experiencing the exact same problem.
Avery Abernathy 2024-11-15
Vehicle year: 2005
Our white 500 had some issues with areas of the car not being painted properly (primer showing through) and with paint runs/defects, such as on the lower front bumper, door jams, and inside trunk areas. Additionally, there were some problems with the sheet metal along the rear door seams and rear quarter panel being deformed. There is also the issue of the heat bubble that shows up on the center dashboard console, which Ford is currently working on a solution for. However, it's worth noting that the fuel mileage and cruising range are very good for a car of this size, achieving 550+ miles on highway trips from the 20 gallon tank. The transmission is also impressive.
Collin Howe 2024-10-24
Vehicle year: 2007
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car that I got back in October 2006 as a Company Car. I upgraded to the limited version and got the leather seats, full power, upgraded radio, and heated seats, which make long trips very comfortable. I've found that it handles fine in the snow, especially after putting snow tires on it in the winter. Overall, it's been a very reliable car. However, the engine has always been a bit loud and lacks spunk. I've had to replace the alternator twice and the heated seats have malfunctioned twice as well. The biggest issue I've had is with the A/C. It stopped giving cold air at low speeds and idle last year, and even after bringing it to a local dealer three times and having the condenser replaced, it still doesn't work right. Despite these issues, I still enjoy driving my car and appreciate its spaciousness and comfort. Let me know if you have any questions!
Emile O'Hara 2024-10-17
Vehicle year: 2007
The 500 is a nice, large sedan that handles well on smooth, dry pavement. However, it may not be the best option for those living in rural areas with dirt roads, as the handling can become problematic on such terrain. Additionally, individuals who are shorter in stature may experience discomfort due to limited leg room. Overall, it is important to consider the specific needs and circumstances before making a decision on purchasing the 500.
Forest Hartmann 2024-10-03
Vehicle year: 2006
The car has had several issues since purchase, including a ticking motor and constant brake problems. Despite the dealer's attempts to fix the problems, they persist. There have also been odd sounds coming from under the dash and the A/C panel, which have yet to be resolved. Unfortunately, the blame game between the dealer and Ford has not been helpful. As a result, I have decided to take my loyalty to Toyota/Honda and will not be returning to Ford.