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2005 Ford Five Hundred Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Ford Five Hundred has 26 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred

Powertrain
121
Electrical
81
Speed Control
69
Engine
62
Brakes
37
Structure
26
Other
25
Fuel System
17
Latches & Locks
16
Suspension
14
Airbags
11
Steering
9
Seat Belts
5
Lights
5
Tires
5
Wheels
3
Visibility
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 26, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND FRONT ...
Jan 8, 2019STRUCTUREWHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH STOPS WORKING AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE DOOR SHU...
Dec 13, 2017STRUCTUREDURING ANY WET WEATHER, WATER INTRUDES INTO MY DOORS AND BECOMES TRAPPED. WHEN OPENING THE DOORS, TH...
Sep 4, 2017STRUCTURE,SEATS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)GEARING INTO REVERSE IS HEAVY SHIFTING TRANSMISSION O2 SENSOR BANK 1 NEED REPLACING
Jan 9, 2017STRUCTUREDOORS & LATCH DOES NOT STAY CONEECTED ONCE LOCKED IN COLD WEATHER DOOR PAW AND LATCH FAIL TO CATCH R...
Dec 14, 2016STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESIN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES, THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH OR WILL POP OPEN WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPP...
Jul 11, 2016STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 45/55 MPH GOING AROUND A SLIGHT TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REAR...
Mar 1, 2016STRUCTUREI BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2016 I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOORS. WHEN IT GETS...
Mar 3, 2015STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAFTER IT RAINED, THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW FREEZING. MY DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, BUT WOULD NO...
Aug 26, 2013STRUCTUREGALVANIC CORROSION, WHERE HOOD LATCH BAR ATTACHES TO HOOD, IS EATING AWAY THE HOOD METAL. CONNECTIO...
Apr 6, 2013STRUCTURECAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THROTTLE RECALL 3/28/13. UPON THE RETURN, THE CAR BEGAN EXPERIENCING ERRATIC ...
Dec 1, 2011STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN OR SNO...
Aug 4, 2010STRUCTURETOP MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE ON 2005 FORD 500 CAR HAS LOW MILES ON IT AND WHEN I LOOKED UP ONLINE THERE A...
Jun 25, 2010STRUCTUREDRIVING OUR FORD FIVE HUNDRED 2005 SEL AT 30 MILES PER HOUR MY WIFE AND FELT A SUDDEN CRACK ON THE D...
Apr 16, 2010STRUCTURE2005 FORD 500 REAR DOORS FILL WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS. WHEN DOOR IS OPENED WATER WILL DRAIN OUT THE...
Nov 1, 2009STRUCTURERIGHT ROOF MOLDING WAS FOUND MISSING AFTER SOMETHING FELL OF CAR ON LOCAL TRIP. THERE IS NO WAY THIS...
Sep 29, 2008STRUCTUREWHEN IT RAINS OR WHEN I GO TO THE CARWASH RIGHT REAR DOOR FILLS WITH WATER THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIM...
Dec 24, 2007STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NO...
Sep 10, 2006STRUCTUREI HAVE BEEN TRYING TO WORK WITH FORD REF # 366023289, AND KORUM FORD IN PUYALLUP FOR A "WATER INTRUS...
Feb 22, 2006STRUCTUREDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. THE ...

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