Complaints
716
Crashes
27
Fires
8
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Ford Five Hundred Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1101 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:105,533 mi
Crash-related:3
#274 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:95,167 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#373 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:110,848 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 101 | 3 | — | 105,533 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 74 | 1 | 3 | 95,167 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | 3 | — | 110,848 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 59 | — | — | 66,481 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 58 | 2 | 1 | 119,022 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 29 | 1 | 2 | 65,326 mi | |
| Fuel System | 24 | — | — | 135,319 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 20 | — | — | 39,548 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 17 | — | — | 39,189 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 2 | — | 108,727 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | 1 | 78,431 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 13 | 1 | — | 69,085 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 68,452 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 98,928 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 11 | — | — | 19,466 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | — | — | 19,882 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 92,375 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 10 | — | — | 100,167 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 4 | — | 78,135 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 94,513 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 7 | — | — | 59,723 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 1 | — | 127,645 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 6 | — | — | 26,646 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | 50,400 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
101
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,533
Electrical Faults
74
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
95,167
Transmission / Drivetrain
73
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,848
Automatic Transmission
59
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,481
Engine Problems
58
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
119,022
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,326
Fuel System
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,319
Hydraulic Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,548
Instrument Cluster
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,189
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,727
Headlight/Taillight Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,431
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,085
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,452
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,928
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,466
Structural Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,882
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,375
Latches / Locks
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,167
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,135
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,513
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,723
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,645
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,646
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,400
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Ford Five Hundred — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Ford Five Hundred reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Ford Five Hundred has 716 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 101 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (101 complaints, avg 105,533 mi); Electrical Faults (74 complaints, avg 95,167 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (73 complaints, avg 110,848 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,905 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred include 27 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Five Hundred reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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