2005 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 2005 Ford Five hundred problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, several common problems have been identified:
These problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any signs of malfunction in the 2005 Ford Five Hundred to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
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.
Are there any recalls on a 2005 Ford 500?
RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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 the check engine light on in my 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
The most common reasons a Ford Five Hundred has a check engine light are an emissions system component, a sensor, or a catalytic converter.
Does 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.
Are there any recalls on a 2005 Ford 500?
RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
Why won't my 2005 Ford Five Hundred start?
The most common reasons a Ford Five Hundred won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
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.
2005 Ford Five hundred car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Five hundred problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles 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 2005 Ford Five hundred vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Ford Five hundred
The NHTSA has received 509 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Ford Five hundred. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Ford Five hundred vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-24
- 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
SUSPENSION,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-10
- 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.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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..
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-10
- 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.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-26
- VIN: 1FAFP25175G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE CAR USED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT HAD SOME ISSUES WITH A MISFIRE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION I FOUNT THE CAR WAS THROWING THE CODE P0351 I CLEARED ALL FAULTS AND PROBLEM WENT AWAY WEKS WENT BY AND PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN BUT MORE SEVER DURING NORMAL OPERATION THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND SHIFTING ERRATIC I THEN CAME UPON SOME K FORMATION AS TO A RECALL FORD PUT IN PLACE STATING IMPROPER CALIBRATION OF PCM AND TCM CAUSE UNNECESSARY INTERACTION I THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-22
- VIN: 1FAFP24145G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TRANSMISSION HAS VERY HARD AND DELAYED UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL SPEED WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. RPM GETS STUCK AROUND 3000 AT LOWER SPEEDS AND UPON ENGAGING INTO GEAR HAS MADE MY TIRES SQUAWK WITH A SUDDEN LUNGE IN SPEED AND SAME PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO STOP, THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD. IT ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL BUT THEN WHEN IT ENGAGES INTO GEAR SUDDEN CHANGES IN SPEED OCCUR CAUSING RAPID ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE AFTER THE CAR IS UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IT DOESN'T OCCUR AS OFTEN AT COLDER OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THIS PROBLEM MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GET BACK UP TO SAFE HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER HAVING TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC OR RED LIGHTS AS WELL AS HARD TO GET UP TO SPEED TO SAFELY MERGE INTO TRAFFIC FROM AN ON RAMP. AS FAR AS "WHEN" THIS HAPPENED IT IS EVERY DAY AS I DRIVE DAILY.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-11
- VIN: 1FAFP24145G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: RECEIVED A CODE STATING THAT I HAVE A FAULTY PCM. WHEN I DRIVE ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE SPEED GAUGE SHUTS DOWN.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-07
- VIN: 1FAFP25155G
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR HAD ENGINE LIGHT ON SO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS AND PUT NEW BATTERY PROBLEM STILL THERE. HAD A MECHANIC CHECK OUT AND HE SAID CODES READING FUEL PROBLEM SO CHANGE OUT THE FUEL PUMP AND PUT INJECTOR CLEANER. PROBLEM STILL THERE HE SAID MAYBE THE COMPUTER SO NOW I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE PROBLEM IS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WHEN YOU STEP ON THE THROTTLE DOES NOT GO PASS 3000 RPM.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-24
- VIN: 1FAFP25155G
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK CAUSED BY A WELDING POINT ON THE FUEL TANK WAS BROKEN LOOSE. OVER TIME I SAW MY FUEL GAUGE DROP DRAMATICALLY. THIS CAUSES ME TO GET GAS MORE OFTEN.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-07
- VIN: 1FAFP24135G
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IT STARTED TO SHAKE VERY HARD WELL I HEARD A SNAP SOUND AND MY CAR STARTED TO DRAG I GOT OUT MY FRAME ABOVE MY RIGHT LOWER CONTROL HAD SNAPPED IVE READ THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I CONTACTES FORD ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO WELL I'M OUT OF A VEHICLE BUT VEFORE ALL OF THIS I KEPT GOING THROUGH FUEL RELAY ISSUES AND EVENTUALLY STARTED LOSING MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SO NOW I'M FIGHTING WITH THEM TO DO THE REPAIRS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-15
- VIN: 1FAHP28125G
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR JERKS WHEN ACCELERATED.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-18
- VIN: 1FAFP24135G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: (ETB) ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY ON MY CAR CAUSES AN ACCELERATION THAT MAKES THE CAR JERK FORWARD. I'VE ALMOST HIT A WALL, AND GOD FORBID THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY I COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ITS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. POOR DESIGN I GUESS BUT IT'S NOT WORTH MY LIFE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE THRU WHEN I TRIED TO GO FORWARD IT IDLED REALLY HIGH THEN DROPPED DOWN. WOULD BOT ACCELERATE AFTERWARDS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-24
- VIN: 1FAFP23165G
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY A MAJOR COMPLAINT AND CAUSES THE CAR TO HAVE NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. ELDERLY MOTHER GOT STUCK ON A HILL AND COULD NOT GET CAR REST OF THE WAY UP THE HILL TO SAFETY. PAGE AFTER PAGE OF THIS COMPLAINT ON INTERNET. FORD AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND STILL REFUSES TO LAUNCH A RECALL. PART COST $500+ FOR THE PART AND DEALER WANTS ANOTHER $300+ FOR INSTALL. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING TO HAVE ELDERLY OR WOMEN WITH INFANT CHILDREN STUCK ON ROADWAYS WITH THIS ISSUE. WILL NEVER BUT FORD AGAIN BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ISSUE AND THEM TURNING THEIR BACK ON THIS KNOWN PROBLEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-01
- VIN: 1FAFP25155G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL MY CAR HAS A FUEL LEAK PROBLEM AND FUEL TANK IS DAMAGE TO WELD DEFECT CIDE: P04442. ALSO PREVIOUS OWN INSTALLED A AFTERMARKET REMOTE CAR STARTER. NOW MY CAR HAS TROUBLE STARTING EVER AFTER I REPLACED THE STARTER. PROBLEM MIGHT BE THE (ECU) ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NOW WORKING PROPERLY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-23
- VIN: 1FAHP241X5G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AS WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED CRACKING ALL THE GLASS. LUCKLEY THE PROTECTOR WAS CLOSED. IT SHOWED A BUMP LIKE SHAPE WITH THE CENTER CRACKED OPEN.
SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-16
- VIN: 1FAFP24105G
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SUSPENSION: CONTINUOUS RATTLE ISSUES IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. BUSHINGS? SWAY BARS?? WHO KNOWS. NO ONE CAN SEEM TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. HAPPENS ONLY DURING DRIVING. CONSISTENT NOISE FROM THE REAR. FUEL: PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SENSOR. FAILED READING. ALL GAUGES LIGHT UP. RUN OBD AND ALL FLUID LEVELS / PRESSURE FINE. NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE THROTTLE BODY WAS AN ISSUE AND THE SENSOR INSIDE SAME. HOWEVER, AFTER NUMEROUS WEB BASED SEARCHES I FOUND THAT THROTTLE BODY ISSUES ARE DEFINITELY AN ISSUE. FOUND THAT REMOVING THE AIR CLEANER BOX FOR FILTER REPLACEMENT CAN CAUSE SENSOR ISSUES. WHY? SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE I HAVE HAD AT LEAST THREE FAILURES HERE. THIS IS DANGEROUS, EXPENSIVE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-31
- VIN: 1FAFP23125G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WON'T LATCH CLOSE UNTIL CAR IS WARM UP I SPRAYED IT WITH WD40 THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT DID IT TO ME. CAR WAS PARKED
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-10
- VIN: 1FAHP25135G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I STOPPED ON A CITY STREET AT STOP SIGN. AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE CAR WOULD BARELY MOVE. THE THROTTLE CONTROL/TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 MINUTES. I STARTED THE CAR UP AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. I AM THANKFUL THAT THIS HAPPEN ON CITY STREET AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. I PLAN ON CONTACTING MY FORD DEALER TOMORROW.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-26
- VIN: 1FAFP23125G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER DOORS DID NOT SHUT WHEN IT RAINED OR WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,000.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-24
- VIN: 1FAFP241X5G
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. DURING INCLEMENT COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V383000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. BOYD COUNTY FORD (LOCATED AT 2119 GREENUP AVENUE, ASHLAND, KY 41101) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 235,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-08
- VIN: 1FAFP24115G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH STOPS WORKING AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE DOOR SHUT.
2005 Ford Five hundred recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2005 Ford Five hundred.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
- Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Negative 2005 Ford Five hundred car reviews
Positive 2005 Ford Five hundred car reviews
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I've bought a few new cars in my life, but buying this 2005 Ford 500 in 2007 may be my best car purchase ever. It's just so comfortable and cozy! Has a nicer, more comfy car ever been built? I say, 'no.'
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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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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car. It's a really nice car to ride in and drive, but unfortunately, I've had some issues with it. Recently, the right rear brake hung up and ended up wearing out the entire brake assembly at only 28,000 miles. And just today, I found out that the right front bearing/axle assembly has worn out as well, which is going to cost over $500 to fix. I'm a bit disappointed that these things are wearing out so soon under normal driving conditions, but I'm glad that I purchased an extended warranty. I hope this information is helpful to you!
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The car was a dealer demo but with only 1,600 miles on it when purchased, so it was basically new. I love the fact that it is a 5-star safety rated sedan. It gets 26mpg on the highway and 22 around town. The Continuously Variable Transmission is great once you know how it works. Just get to speed and let off the gas a little, and the RPM's fall, giving you added fuel economy for such a large sedan. It looks good, is very comfortable to drive, and the trunk is large enough to carry luggage for a family of four on a week's vacation. I have 54,000 miles with no trouble except for two turn signal lights. I would recommend this car to everyone who is looking for a family sedan and would buy it again.
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Make sure that it has been well maintained. The struts will wear out and should be replaced. The car's handling and comfort are beyond most people's expectations, as long as you take care of it.
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Are you having problems with your 2005 Ford Five hundred?
Richard Price 2024-11-26
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
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.
Wendell Zieme 2024-08-07
Despite multiple replacements of the amp, speaker, and CD player, as well as recurring issues with the bubbling dash, this vehicle still produces a loud roaring noise and electrical interference through the speakers. Despite our efforts to resolve the issue through arbitration, Ford has refused to buy back the vehicle. However, we remain confident in our pursuit of a resolution and will continue to work with the dealership to find a solution.
Rick Hagenes 2024-08-01
I had a few issues with my car, but thankfully Ford was able to replace the transmission for me after I paid a small fee. The brakes were also replaced under a recall, which was a relief. Unfortunately, the heated seats stopped working a few times and the CD player had to be repaired, but the dealer was able to fix them for me. I did have to pay for the air conditioner repair, but Ford covered a portion of the cost. I also had to replace the power steering pump and some other parts, but my car is still running well with the new Michelin HydroEdge tires that I put on at 68k miles. Overall, I've had some minor setbacks, but I'm grateful for the support I received from Ford and my dealer.
Zachariah Bradtke 2024-07-24
With almost 50k miles on the car, some rattles and clunks can be heard on less smooth roads, and the car bucks slightly when driven through parking lots. Additionally, there are some paint chips in unexpected areas, and the gas mileage may be slightly lower than expected, despite the already generous mpg rating for this car. However, it is still a great car that provides excellent value for its price.