2005 Ford 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford 500. That is the most of any 500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (31 complaints, 31%), typically at around 129,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 99owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford 500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 31% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 28% | 124,758 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 20% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 18% | 139,225 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 7% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 6% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 105,225 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 174,799 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Ford 500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE…
My 16 year old was involved in a single vehicle crash on may 2, 2019. Her airbags did not deploy and she has suffered a severe, traumatic brain injury and is unlikely to make any meaningful recovery
2005 ford five hundred. Consumer writes in regard to malfunctions with the vehicles tire jack. *as the consumer stated when the jack raised the vehicle it twisted. A screw was bent on the jack causing the vehicle to drop and bump the consumer on the head. The consumer requested a new jack. *js
The car shakes and makes lots of noise. Going up hill is the worst feels like the car is putting along.
While the car is started but at a stop, the car is fine. When the car has the gas petal pushed down, it will not move. The car stalls out while driving.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford 500?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Ford 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.