2005 Ford Five Hundred problems by component
510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 136 | 27% | 73,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 104 | 20% | 94,903 mi |
| Electrical System → | 95 | 19% | 74,750 mi |
| Engine → | 58 | 11% | 117,623 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 49 | 10% | 70,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 41 | 8% | 29,976 mi |
| Structure → | 33 | 6% | 80,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 24 | 5% | 140,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 22 | 4% | 71,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 17 | 3% | 69,679 mi |
| Suspension → | 17 | 3% | 67,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 3% | 59,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 3% | 74,500 mi |
| Steering | 9 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.