Ford Five Hundred recalls and problems
3 recalls and 1,074 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
3
Complaints
1,074
Crashes reported
57
Fires reported
15
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Ford Five Hundred by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Five Hundred | 1 | 199 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 0 | 364 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Five Hundred | 2 | 510 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
Most reported Ford Five Hundred problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 305 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 292 | |
| Electrical System | 168 | |
| Engine | 115 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 93 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 83 | |
| Structure | 59 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 57 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 51 | |
| Unknown or Other | 44 |
All Ford Five Hundred recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-355 | Jul 13, 2011 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. |
| 06V-383 | Oct 5, 2006 | 2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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… |
| 05V-515 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Five Hundred?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Ford Five Hundred has the most reports (510). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Five Hundred have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering Ford Five Hundred model years 2005, 2007.
What are the most common Ford Five Hundred problems?
Owners report power train, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems most often.