MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Five Hundred

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2005 Ford Five Hundred
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
510
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 510 complaints 2005 510 2006: 364 complaints 2006 2007: 199 complaints 2007
2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 510 complaints 2005 510 2006: 364 complaints 2006 2007: 199 complaints 2007
2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 510 complaints 2005 510 2006: 364 complaints 2006 2007: 199 complaints 2007

2005: 510 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20041
2005510
2006364
2007199

Known problem areas

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

Power train

27% · 139 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-19

Vehicle speed control

20% · 104 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

19% · 95 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

CRASHFIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26

Also filed under Engine

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, he noticed that smoke filled the interior. The contact then noticed that the trunk light was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-13

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-09

Also filed under Engine

Engine

11% · 58 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-22

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE
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Being stopped at an atm, my car began to smoke. Pulled over into the bank parking lot to see if it was over heating. The white smoke would not subside and began getting worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-09

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-12-01Fuel system, gasoline05V515000 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)

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on December 1, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-11-08Latches/locks/linkages06V383000 On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    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…

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  4. I
    2007-11-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-11 Instrument cluster failure
  5. I
    2011-05-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-07 Idle instability

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Ford Five Hundred — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 139 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 104 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 95 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V515000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06V383000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Five Hundred have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.