Is the 2005 Ford 500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford 500?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford 500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

2005 Ford 500

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2005 Ford 500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:32.959Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 99
Recalls: 0
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2005: 99 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	99
2006	68
2007	37

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

31% · 31 reports

Power train

28% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-05

Electrical system

21% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

18% · 18 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Traveling at 35 MPH, not far from my daughters house the gas accelerates, when I brake car will not slow down, braking harder something pops, throwing car to the right I cannot control car at all hit a tree head on police say at 45 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-27

Also filed under Service brakes and steering

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 7 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 28 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford 500 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford 500?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford 500 have?: No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.