2005 Ford Five Hundred cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 104 complaints for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 104 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 89 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 89 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact's client owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While the client was driving 35 MPH, she removed her foot from the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. She attempted to apply the brakes, but the speed continued to increase. The client also applied the emergency brake and encountered a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. She crossed over the double-yellow line on a 2-lane road and passed the pickup truck.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying pressure to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle hesitated. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted. Updated 05/30/06.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred
- Engine 101 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 78 complaints
- Transmission 61 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Fuel system 45 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Latches & locks 23 complaints