2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

3 recalls, 716 complaints - 69 TSBs

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Description

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,... Read more

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... Read more

139,537 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

58,640 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Defect Description

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.

123,206 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

716 total complaints 25 crashes 10 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	101
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	74
POWER TRAIN	72
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	59
ENGINE	56
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	30
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	20
STRUCTURE:BODY	17

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2024

Electrical malfunction warning. Steering wheel got tight. Transmission failure warning. Then the the car began to stop. all types of various warnings were popping up on the heads up display. It is in the process of getting taken to the nearest dealer.

Incident date: Feb 24, 2024

Incident date: Nov 10, 2022

The passenger air bag warning light is flashing and the passenger air bag button that tells you that it is on and working when somebody gets in the car is off. Therefore the air bag will not deploy in a crash. The light just started flashing about 2 weeks ago approximately. There is also a recall... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2022

The engine oil light came on several times on different days, saying that the engine oil level is low. But I had the car checked twice and there is nothing wrong the engine oil level.

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

Warning lights for Lane keeping, Blind Spot, ABS, Autohold, Foward collision systems came on and will not reset. Reports of this all over hyundai forums and owner fan pages (Facebook, etc). It can fool the driver into believing the car is about to be in an accident prompting panic response in driver... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

The Power Steering Assist Fault warning light comes on and I lose power steering. I must turn the car off to get it turned back on. I’m worried about the safety

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

We have experienced several episodes of the car suddenly breaking for no reason when using cruise control. The speed is very quickly reduced a good 15 mph without warning.this is not only very alarming as drivers/passengers but it is incredibly dangerous. If there was a car following closely behind ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

The battery light would come on randomly when using the AC. We just took the car out for a 30 minute drive and parked in the garage. When we went back out to get something out of the car 10 minutes later, the car was smoking. We popped the trunk and the battery was on fire! I researched if there wer... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

Fire

Incident date: Jul 12, 2022

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... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2022

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.

Incident date: Aug 20, 2021

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 indepe... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2021

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... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2021

Incident date: Aug 26, 2020

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... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2020

Incident date: Oct 22, 2020

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... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2020

Incident date: Aug 11, 2020

RECEIVED A CODE STATING THAT I HAVE A FAULTY PCM. WHEN I DRIVE ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE SPEED GAUGE SHUTS DOWN.

Incident date: Apr 7, 2019

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2020

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.

Incident date: Feb 7, 2020

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2020

Incident date: Jan 15, 2020

THE CAR JERKS WHEN ACCELERATED.

Incident date: Aug 18, 2019

(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 IDLIN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2019

Incident date: Jul 24, 2019

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. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

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.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

Incident date: May 23, 2019

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.

Incident date: May 16, 2019

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... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2019

Incident date: Mar 31, 2019

"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

Incident date: Mar 10, 2019

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... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2019

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 MILEAG... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2019

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2019

WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH STOPS WORKING AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE DOOR SHUT.

Incident date: Mar 8, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. T... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2018

THE SHIFT CABLE IS BURNT AT THE END. THE GEAR SHIFT STARTED GOING FROM NETURAL AS DRIVE AND REVERSE WAS BETWEEN PARK N REVERSE. THE SHOP WAS GOING TO AJUST THE LINKAGE BUT UPON LOOKING FOUND THE CABLE WAS BURNT.. IT WAS ALSO MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN IN PARK. WHICH WAS ACTUALLY SPARKING THE CABLE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2018

GAUGES DROP CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN WRENCH LIGHT THEN ONE SHAPED LIKE A CAR N STARTS LOOSEN POWER

Incident date: Jul 9, 2018

GAUGES DROP CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN WRENCH LIGHT THEN ONE SHAPED LIKE A CAR N STARTS LOOSEN POWER

Incident date: Apr 29, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT WAS DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT FROM THE BUCKLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTRACT THE SEAT BELT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STAT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. AFTER PLACING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND FLAMES EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE AND THE SMOKE TURNED BLACK. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE; HOWEVER, THE FIRE ERUPTED AGAIN AND... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

69 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR	3
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	3
020000 SUSPENSION	3
100000 POWER TRAIN	2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving MotorcraftA? Premium ATF, MERCONA? V has replaced all versions of MotorcraftA? Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Mixing MotorcraftA? Premium ATF and MERCONA? V in th

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

GRUNT OR SQUEAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DURING FULL LOCK TURNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON - REVERSE LIGHTS ON - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/17/2006. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

HEATED SEATS INOPERATIVE. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION - COLD ONLY. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

NOISE FROM FRONT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/2/2005. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION AND/OR SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

TRUNK LID HARD TO CLOSE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 05L25 - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR; TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR; TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TOT) SENSOR WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS TABLE. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES WITH A CVT TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE OIL PAN AREA. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM - VEHICLES BUILT 7/12/2004 THROUGH 9/21/2004. *TT

282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005. *TT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

THUMPING NOISE OR ROUGHNESS FROM REAR BRAKES. *TT

282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES. *EH

020000 SUSPENSION

SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

INCORRECT COMPASS INFORMATION IN OWNERS GUIDE AND WORK SHOP MANUAL. *EH

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LIFE XX% MESSAGE INTHE ODOMETER MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 5000 MILES. *EH

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

REAR SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN COLD. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS AND PEDALS OPERATION. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MEMORY SEAT, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MIRRORS OPERATION CONCERNS. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

HARSH OR ERRATIC UPSHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS - WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2544 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/7/2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH THE (AWF21) 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARSH/ERRATIC/SLOW DOWNSHIFTS OR TIP-IN HESITATION -- 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE -- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/17/2005. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

AUDIO UNIT BACKLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND OR DTC B2477. *EH

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *EH

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WRENCH LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0562 AND TRANSAXLE IN LIMP HOME MODE AFTER BATTERY JUMP START. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WRENCH LIGHT ON, NO ENGAGEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0942. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING - NO DTC'S - MILEAGE OVER 20,000 MILES. *KB

034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *KB

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION - INCLUDING GAUGES SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND/OR REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 02-17-06. *KB

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC/INACCURATE AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P0463, B1202, B2627, B2879, AND/OR P2068. *KB

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

INTERMITTENT BOUNCE-BACK OF THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DURING ONE TOUCH UP OPERATION. *TT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - AIR INLET DOOR ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE (RECIRCULATION). *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FIVE HUNDRED

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Idle instability

On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The ... program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 RPM lasting approximately 1 second, which Ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.Ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.In addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include Check Engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0505, P0506 or P061B.Ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system operation.This condition was not adequately compensated for in the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.Ford issued a technical service bulletin on August 15, 2011 (TSB 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with CVT transmissions.On October 19, 2011, Ford issued a second bulletin (TSB 11-10-21) superseding TSB 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.Prior to Ford issuing the TSB?s, owner?s experiencing the alleged defect either received no repairs, if dealers could not duplicate the condition, or had the throttle body cleaned or replaced, which only provided temporary correction until the throttle deposit build-up returned.Ford?s revised powertrain calibrations appear to be effective remedies for the idle instability caused by build-up of throttle body deposits.However, even after the TSB?s were released, many owners experiencing the condition continued to have difficulty with proper diagnosis and repair as dealers were often either unable to duplicate the condition or were unfamiliar with the new repair procedures.Ford's new program addresses those concerns.NHTSA's testing and complaint analysis indicate that the idle speed control issue in the subject vehicles can only occur at very low speeds, are very brief events, are easily controlled by moderate brake pedal forces and result in minor increases in vehicle speed even with no braking.This investigation is closed.The closing of this inRead more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF PROPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION.TYPICALLY, THE PROBLEM APPEARS AS THE NEEDLE ON THE GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL, AND/OR TEMPERATURE) SWEEPS AND RESETS INTERMITTENTLY.FORD REPORTS THE PROBLEM AS MOMENTARY POWER INTERRUPTION CAUSES THE GAUGES TO S... Read more

FORD FIVE HUNDRED - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD FIVE HUNDRED across all model years (2005, 2007).

6 Total Recalls

1,527 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

85 Reported Crashes

24 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

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2005 (current)	3	716
2004	0	1	View

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