2005 Ford Five Hundred Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 9% of all 510 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 3 Five Hundred model years. Median mileage at failure: 101,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 44
- 9% of 510 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 510
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 101,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Ford Five Hundred fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 1, 2006, latest Jul 8, 2023.
Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred
- NHTSA 05V515000Nov 9, 2005Fuel System123,206 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
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).
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Fuel System complaints by Five Hundred model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Ford Five Hundred have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 101,000 miles.
- Which Ford Five Hundred year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2005 Ford Five Hundred has the most fuel system complaints (44), compared with 44 for the 2005.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred concerns the fuel system: 05V515000.