2005 Ford Five Hundred engine problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 can't pass the smog, it reads not ready, they told my to…”
filed Mar 9, 2024
“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. This last Winter my daughter was driving it and it shut off while she…”
filed Aug 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine problems in other Five Hundred years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Five Hundred | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 36 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.