Ford 500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 204 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford 500, across 3 model years (2005–2007). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (99). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Ford 500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 500: 99 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 500: 68 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 500: 37 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford 500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Ford 500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 500 | 37 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2006 500 | 68 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2005 500 | 99 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford 500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (99), 2006 (68), 2007 (37). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford 500?
Power Train, with 59 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford 500 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.