2005 Ford 500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 32 complaints for the 2005 Ford 500, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine 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 | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 4% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle lunges at idle speeds with tachometer going from approximately 700 to 1500 RPM, generally happens in parking lots driveway and garage, and occurs in drive and reverse. First occurred sporadically but is happening with more frequency now. Car hasn`t hit anything yet but have had very close calls. Service engine or any other warning light have not come on during incidents. Lunging happens multiple times per incident often occurring several times during a single parking attempt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. While driving various speeds, the transmission warning indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing either a valve body or transmission replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,865
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford 500
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005