2005 Ford Five Hundred electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 95 complaints for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 84 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- 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 | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 84 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
My wife called me outside and said the passenger side headlight was out, I said no problem I'll have it replaced in the morning, go ahead with one head-light, she only went around the block and came back screaming that the car was on fire, and the fire was right behind the headlight that just went out. I extinguished the flame and disconnected the battery. The car has been towed to the shop for an estimate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. After placing fuel in the vehicle, white smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The contact opened the hood and flames emerged from the engine and the smoke turned black. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, the fire erupted again and would not stop until the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred
- Cruise control 104 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 78 complaints
- Transmission 61 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Fuel system 45 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Latches & locks 23 complaints