Ford 500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 204 owner complaints for the Ford 500 (model years 2005–2007). The most reported problem area is power train (59 complaints), followed by engine (55 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (99), 2006 (68) and 2007 (37). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (37).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford 500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 59 | 3 of 3 | |
| Engine | 55 | 3 of 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 50 | 3 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 41 | 3 of 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 3 of 3 |
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 9 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.