2005 Ford Five Hundred Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Five Hundred years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. That is the most of any Five Hundred model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (136 complaints, 27%), typically at around 73,500 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 6 fires, 14 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 510owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 136 | 27% | 73,500 | “throttle body” (18%) | $5,000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 104 | 20% | 94,400 | “throttle body” (45%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 95 | 19% | 74,750 | “instrument cluster” (23%) | — |
| Engine problems | 58 | 11% | 111,812 | “throttle body” (34%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 8% | 29,976 | — | — |
| Structure | 33 | 6% | 60,543 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 4% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 4% | 88,265 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 3% | 69,679 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 3% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 3% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 3% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 2% | 62,038 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 2% | 51,606 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | 106,850 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 17,320 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | 32,724 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 92,150 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 46,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 40,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 800 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 102,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Five Hundred recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: 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).
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Idle instability (PE11018) — opened May 11, 2011, closed Feb 7, 2013.
- Instrument cluster failure (PE07058) — opened Nov 16, 2007, closed Mar 11, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where the flywheel was replaced twice with used parts because the part had been discontinued. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Ford Five Hundred years
← 2004 Five Hundred · 2006 Five Hundred →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Five Hundred | 199 | 1 |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 364 | 0 |
| 2005 | 510 | 2 |
| 2004 Five Hundred | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 136 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford Five Hundred a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Five Hundred model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.