2005 FORD 500
0 recalls, 147 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
147 total complaints
6 crashes 3 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 31 |
| POWER TRAIN | 27 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
ENGINE
Dec 12, 2019
Incident date: Dec 12, 2019
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 RO... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 9, 2019
Incident date: May 2, 2019
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
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
May 8, 2019
Incident date: May 8, 2019
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
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 12, 2019
Incident date: Feb 9, 2019
THE CAR SHAKES AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. GOING UP HILL IS THE WORST FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS PUTTING ALONG.
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2018
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 30, 2018
Incident date: Nov 25, 2018
THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE IN OTHER FORD MODELS. IS THERE A RECALL? THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE I GET RUN OVER BY OTHER VEHICLES WHEN MY ENGINE STALLS WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE! IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO ENTER OR EXIT HIGHWAYS AND BELTWAYS WHEN ONE CANNOT BE SURE THE CAR ENGINE WILL REMAIN OPE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 20, 2018
THE CAR WANTS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHENEVER I GO FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS.
SUSPENSION
Sep 7, 2018
Incident date: May 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION WERE UNSTABLE. THE POLICE TICKETED THE CONTACT FOR DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REAR OF IT SWAYED BACK AND FORTH, WHICH MADE IT LOOK UNSAFE. THE VEHICLE WAS CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 7, 2018
Incident date: May 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION WERE UNSTABLE. THE POLICE TICKETED THE CONTACT FOR DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REAR OF IT SWAYED BACK AND FORTH, WHICH MADE IT LOOK UNSAFE. THE VEHICLE WAS CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 17, 2018
VEHICLE SPUTTERING DURING ACCELERATION AND FAIL SAFE ENGINE LIGHT ON
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 2, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
FORD TOLD ME IN 2012-2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE PREVIOUS CAR OWNER HAD BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND FIX. WELL THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW ( 138KMILES) I STARTED THE CAR 4/1 AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, DASH BOARD GAUGES ARE OFF ( NO SPEED, RPM, FUEL GAUGE WORKING) TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
FORD TOLD ME IN 2012-2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE PREVIOUS CAR OWNER HAD BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND FIX. WELL THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW ( 138KMILES) I STARTED THE CAR 4/1 AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, DASH BOARD GAUGES ARE OFF ( NO SPEED, RPM, FUEL GAUGE WORKING) TH... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
FORD TOLD ME IN 2012-2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE PREVIOUS CAR OWNER HAD BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND FIX. WELL THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW ( 138KMILES) I STARTED THE CAR 4/1 AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, DASH BOARD GAUGES ARE OFF ( NO SPEED, RPM, FUEL GAUGE WORKING) TH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 4, 2018
Incident date: Jan 15, 2018
MY CAR WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED THEN I RECEIVE A SUDDEN THRUST CAUSING IT TO HAVE A SMALL JERK THEN TAKES OFF. RECENTLY ITS BEEN SHOWING A RANCH LIGHT KNOW FOR THROTTLE BODY ISSUES CODE P2111 AND P2104. THIS CAUSES MY CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS A HUGE CONC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 5, 2017
Incident date: Oct 26, 2017
VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS VERY HARD WHEN BRAKING OR WHEN TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE AND YOU GIVE IT GAS AND IT DOWNSHIFTS TO ACCELERATE IT'S LIKE THE VEHICLE GOES INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS DOING 70MPH WITH SOMEONE ON MY REAR END ON I-77N AND WHEN I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET OUT OF HIS WAY CAR SHIFTED REALLY HARD TO W... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 11, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES LISTED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (08-24-1). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HARSH SHIFT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF 2012 RECALL NOTICE. THE VA... Read more
ENGINE
May 30, 2017
Incident date: May 28, 2017
I RECEIVES A FORD ADVISEMENT THAT A FIELD SERVICE ADVISORY #12N03 HAS BEEN ISSUED, I CALLED FORD THEY SAID THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CAR IS DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE ROAD NHTSA SHOULD REALLY LOOK AT MY CAR IT IS BARELY DRIVABLE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 29, 2017
Incident date: Apr 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 29, 2017
Incident date: Apr 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 29, 2017
Incident date: Apr 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Apr 3, 2017
MY 2005 FORD 500 GOES INTO FAIL SAFE MODE AND STALLS. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM? WHEN TRAVELING CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN AND FAIL SAFE MODE COMES UP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS. VERY SCARY WHEN TRAVELING AND CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE WHILE IN TRAFFIC.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 17, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
CAR LURCHES/JERKS WHILE IN DRIVE AND REVERSE FORWARD ALSO WHEN SWITCHING GEARS EVEN WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHILE DRIVING CAR DROPS GEARS WITH FOOT ON THE GAS. DRASTIC DECREASE IN ACCELERATION. CAR HAS DROPPED GEARS AND ACCELERATION WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS ON CITY STREETS ALSO ON HIGHWA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 23, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FROZE AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DID NOT OPEN FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V383000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES).... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 5, 2017
Incident date: Jan 5, 2017
I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 2016 EVERY TIME IT GETS TO COLD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER LATCHES GET FROZEN DOORS WON'T CLOSE. WITCH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DANGER IF DOOR DECIDES TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING . *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 5, 2017
Incident date: Jan 5, 2017
I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 2016 EVERY TIME IT GETS TO COLD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER LATCHES GET FROZEN DOORS WON'T CLOSE. WITCH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DANGER IF DOOR DECIDES TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING . *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 4, 2016
Incident date: Nov 28, 2016
THROTTLE - ENGINE SHUT OFF WHEN PUSHING GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES... WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE BELTWAY OR HWY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I'VE SO FAR BEEN ABLE TO DRIFT ONTO SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TWICE BUT THE THIRD TIME THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. I WAS STUCK IN THE TRAFFIC LANE WITH NO POWER. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 20, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURES COU... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 20, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURES COU... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 26, 2016
Incident date: Sep 26, 2016
THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND AFTER LETTING OFF THE BRAKE IT LUNGED FORWARD.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP CAR ACCELERATES FORWARD HAS NO POWER WHEN DRIVING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. THE ERROR MESSAGE ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "FAILED SAFE MODE". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,794.
WHEELS
Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 18, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHILE SLOWING DOWN BETWEEN 20-30MPH IT SHIFTS HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A BUNCH OF THUDDING. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT MAKES THE VEHICLES HANDLING GO OUT OF CONTROL MAKING IT TO WHERE YOU SWE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 18, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHILE SLOWING DOWN BETWEEN 20-30MPH IT SHIFTS HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A BUNCH OF THUDDING. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT MAKES THE VEHICLES HANDLING GO OUT OF CONTROL MAKING IT TO WHERE YOU SWE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 18, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHILE SLOWING DOWN BETWEEN 20-30MPH IT SHIFTS HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A BUNCH OF THUDDING. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT MAKES THE VEHICLES HANDLING GO OUT OF CONTROL MAKING IT TO WHERE YOU SWE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. THE ERROR MESSAGE ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "FAILED SAFE MODE". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,794.
ENGINE
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 8, 2016
FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE LIGHT CN JUST AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN AT A RED LIGHT THAT JUST TURNED GREEN WAS TRYING TO SPEED BACK UP WHEN GOT MESSAGE DIDN'T NO WHAT WAS HAPPENING CARS BLOWING AT ME I HAVE MY TWO SONS SCARED BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T NO WHAT WAS GOING ON I'M SCARED BECAUSE I CAN'T EVEN PRESS THE GA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 7, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
ENGINE
May 11, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 11, 2016
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 5, 2016
Incident date: May 5, 2016
RADIO WOULDN'T WORK AND WINDOWS WON'T WORK OR SUNROOF
AIR BAGS
Mar 15, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
2005 FORD 500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAG RECALL INFORMATION. *SMD
ENGINE
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Dec 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE PARKED, A WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Dec 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE PARKED, A WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 8, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, WENT INTO OPERATION SAFE MODE, AND DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 8, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, WENT INTO OPERATION SAFE MODE, AND DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 18, 2016
Incident date: Jan 13, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE CAR GOES IN TO FAIL SAFE MODE AND SLOWS TO A CRAWL. DEALER DETERMINES ITS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH ISSUE BUILT IN TO THIS CAR. SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE CAR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 12, 2016
PAST RECALL ON DOOR LATCHES. WORK WAS DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS - HAVE TO DRIVE CAR HOLDING DOOR SHUT WITH HAND. FORD SAID NOTHING MORE THEY CAN OR WILL DO. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WONT DO ANYTHING EITHER. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST 3 WINTERS WHEN IT GETS REALLY C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 7, 2015
Incident date: Dec 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND FAILED SAFE MODE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS D... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 7, 2015
Incident date: Dec 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND FAILED SAFE MODE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS D... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FORD 500
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
CSP-12N03
Nov 29, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY
FORD 500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD 500 across all model years (1979, 1979).
1
Total Recalls
303
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths