2005 Ford 500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 21 complaints for the 2005 Ford 500, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 127,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 127,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I have had several problems with this ford 500. The side mirror caught on fire and had to be replaced at my expense, the lights in the dash would go in and out and when they were out I did not have back lights which had to be fixed at my expense and the worse problem is the air condition does not work while driving around town but will work on the highway while driving over 40 miles per hour. I have sent approx. $1000.00 on this problem and it is still not fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked without warning. The engine light and failed safe mode light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven one mile and then stalled. The throttle control and transmission lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to a local mechanic where it could not be diagnosed.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford 500
- Engine 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005