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Major Problems with Ford Five Hundred - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Five Hundred model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Five Hundred. Older Five Hundred vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Five Hundred problems by years

Worst Ford Five Hundred Problems

FRONT
2005 Ford Five Hundred March 14, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 22000 miles

Tl*the contact's client owns a 2005 ford five hundred. while the client was driving 35 mph, she removed her foot from the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. she attempted to apply the brakes, but the speed continued to increase. the client also applied the emergency brake and encountered a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. she crossed over the double-yellow line on a 2-lane road and passed the pickup truck. the driver of the pickup informed police that he noticed brakes being applied, smelled, and saw blue smoke coming from the ...

AIR BAGS
2007 Ford Five Hundred August 10, 2009 Victims: 2 Mileage: 13000 miles

Side/front driver impact, going approximately 35 mph, and no air bags deployed. the car was damaged to the point that the insurance company totaled the car. this was not a minor accident. *tr

LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2006 Ford Five Hundred July 29, 2006 Victims: 2 Mileage: 1100 miles

2006 ford five hundred tire blew out causing consumer to loose control and overturn the vehicle. *kb * the consumer stated she felt a vibration prior to the accident. *jb the consumer stated it did not appear that the incident was due to a tire failure. possibly the lug nuts and wheel were the cause. updated 09/24/06. *jb

What is the most common problem with Ford Five Hundred?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Five Hundred relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Five Hundred years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 284 POWER TRAIN 176 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 127 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 107 ENGINE 104 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 58 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 50 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 44 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 42 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 41 BODY 29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 24 STRUCTURE 21 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 21 STEERING 20 ENGINE 19 ROTOR 17 AIR BAGS 17 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 15 PADS 14 COOLING SYSTEM 13 LATCH 13 SUSPENSION 12 AIR CONDITIONER 11 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11 SERVICE BRAKES 11 WHEELS 10 TIRES 10 EQUIPMENT 8 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 8 FRONTAL 7 SIDEWALL 6 DOOR 5 SEAT BELTS 5 SIDE/WINDOW 5 VISIBILITY 4 DRIVELINE 4 FRONT 4 REAR 4 WINDSHIELD 3 FRONT 3 WIRING 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 3 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 3 TREAD/BELT 3 SEATS 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 FRAME AND MEMBERS 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 DELIVERY 2 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 REAR/OTHER 2 GASOLINE 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 CALIPER 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 EXTERIOR 2 EXTERNAL 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 FUEL PUMP 1 DISC 1 DRUM 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 IGNITION 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 STORAGE 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 ELECTRICAL 1 DRUM 1 REAR WINDOW 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 MOUNTING 1 LABELS 1 DIESEL 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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