2005 Ford Five Hundred Problems
Shopping for a used 2005 Ford Five Hundred? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 500 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain the most reported area.
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This 2005 Ford Five Hundred has 500 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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2005 Ford Five Hundred Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2005 Ford Five Hundred trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2005 Ford Five Hundred Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated11.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
11.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2005 Ford Five Hundred has 500 owner complaints, 20 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Five Hundred
- Model year
- 2005
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 500
- Crash-related complaints
- 20
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2005 Ford Five Hundred problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Unintended Acceleration
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems, Unintended Acceleration. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
The 2005 Ford Five Hundred shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred are concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain, engine, and unintended acceleration categories. The data suggests potential issues with these systems, but the low confidence level and consumer-submitted nature of the data limit definitive conclusions.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints are the most numerous at 134.
- Engine problems and unintended acceleration each have over 100 complaints.
- Electrical faults and brake system issues are also notable with 95 and 43 complaints respectively.
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Engine Problems
- Unintended Acceleration
Full breakdown
All 2005 Ford Five Hundred complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 134 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 105 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 103 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 95 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Brake System | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 32 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 15 | 9 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 dis…
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 r…
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 s…
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 r…
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 extrem…
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 h…
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.
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 d…
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…
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…
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…
RECEIVED A CODE STATING THAT I HAVE A FAULTY PCM. WHEN I DRIVE ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE SPEED GAUGE SHUTS DOWN.
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 NO…
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.
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 …
THE CAR JERKS WHEN ACCELERATED.
(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 …
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 …
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 WO…
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.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Safety recalls
2005 Ford Five Hundred recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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Questions
2005 Ford Five Hundred buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2005 Ford Five Hundred reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 500 owner complaints, 20 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2005 Ford Five Hundred shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (134 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (105 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (103 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, NHTSA complaints include 20 crash-related reports and 6 fire reports out of 500 total complaints. 14 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2005 Ford Five Hundred?▾
The 2005 Ford Five Hundred shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Five Hundred reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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