Model year record

2005 Ford Five Hundred

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 717 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V383000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 139,537
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-05
Owners notified: 2006-11-08

Defect description

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, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Manufacturer 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 MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V515000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 123,206
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-11-09
Owners notified: 2005-12-01

Defect description

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 (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Vehicle speed control	101	94,903 mi
Electrical system	74	80,000 mi
Power train	74	90,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	59	56,000 mi
Engine	58	106,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	29	70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	24	140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	20	35,000 mi
Unknown or other	20	87,530 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	17	37,500 mi
Structure: body	17	125,000 mi
Exterior lighting	14	74,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	13	38,585 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	12	73,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	11	79,843 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	11	20,024 mi
Structure	11	6,947 mi
Suspension	11	3,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	10	100,000 mi
Air bags	9	74,500 mi
Steering	9	50,076 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	7	40,100 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	82,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	6	22,900 mi
Air bags: frontal	5	59,000 mi
Suspension: rear	4	714 mi
Wheels	4	66,000 mi
Equipment	3	40,100 mi
Fuel system, other	3	45,000 mi
Interior lighting	3	19,000 mi
Power train: driveline	3	60,000 mi
Seat belts: front	3	14,000 mi
Service brakes	3	95,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	98,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	3	15,272 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	9,450 mi
Visibility	3	40,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	106,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	30,245 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	2	103,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	6,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	11,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	2	44,444 mi
Seat belts	2	34,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	2	—
Seats	2	31,589 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	15,015 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	2	3,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	—
Structure: frame and members	2	41,259 mi
Tires	2	6,908 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	8,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	14,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	34,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: ignition	1	5,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	1	1,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	34,086 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	61,550 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	44,444 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	6,500 mi
Parking brake	1	800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	40,100 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	40,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	22,137 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	19,619 mi
Suspension: front	1	47,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	36,217 mi
Traction control system	1	102,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	2,800 mi

The 2004 model has 717 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.