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2005 Ford Five Hundred recalls and problems

2 recalls and 510 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred.

2
recalls
510
owner complaints
20
complaints mentioning a crash
6
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Ford Five Hundred recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 06V383000 · reported October 5, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 139,537 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
The risk
As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving.
The fix
Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting

NHTSA campaign 05V515000 · reported November 9, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 123,206 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
The risk
If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 19, 2025 · Power train · 80,000 miles

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where the flywheel was replaced twice with used parts because the part had been discontinued. The contact stated that…

Mar 9, 2024 · Engine

I am having problem with the reset button in my 2005 five hundred ford, the oil light stays on after oil changes, no one does not know how to reset, the reset button does not work, several mechanic told me not to worry about it , but the car can't pass the smog, it reads not ready, they told my to take a ride for…

Aug 22, 2023 · Engine · crash reported

I have 2 very serious and dangerous issues. The 1st issue, the car will shut off while driving and without warning. I'll be cruzing down the highway and out of no where it shuts off. I then do not have breaks or power stearing. This last Winter my daughter was driving it and it shut off while she was on black ice. The…

Jul 8, 2023 · Engine

The engine keep going into limp mode. The car stalls out while at lights an stop signs, power steering goes out on highway an other roads making it impossible to steer or steer out of others ways, limp mode causes car to not be able to keep up with traffic on highway and other roads. Engine jerks forward an shifts…

Jul 8, 2023 · Suspension

While driving the front end suspension slips, bounces up and down very harshly, tires slip, squeak, and slide in an hard to control way, sometimes into oncoming traffic when in slightly damp conditions an on roads with any amount of bumps, to the point that I need to drive extremely slow to avoid danger which in turn…

Five Hundred model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 0100
2005 2510206
2006 0364206
2007 1199173

Across all years, the 2005 Five Hundred has the most complaints (510). All Ford Five Hundred years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, the most recent reported on October 5, 2006 (Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
Owners have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (136 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (104).
How many 2005 Ford Five Hundred complaints mention a crash or fire?
20 of 510 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 14 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 19, 2025.