Does the 2005 Ford 500 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford 500, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 129,000 miles.

Which Ford 500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Ford 500 has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford 500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford 500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford 500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford 500, 42% of all 99 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 3 500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 129,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 42; 42% of 99 complaints
All complaints this year: 99
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 129,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford 500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2012, latest Dec 12, 2019.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Dec 2019; peak Jul 2013 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford 500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200542 (42%)
200636 (53%)
200714 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford 500 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford 500, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 129,000 miles.
Which Ford 500 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Ford 500 has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford 500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford 500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.