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2005 Ford 500 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
6%of 99 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Ford 500, 6% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car wouldn't pick up speed then I receive a sudden thrust causing it to have a small jerk then takes off. Recently its been showing a ranch light know for throttle body issues code p2111 and p2104. This causes my car to stall in the middle of traffic especially on the highway which is a huge concern.”

NHTSA complaint #11066848, filed 2018-02, 144,000 miles

“I had a new compressor and expansion valve,evacuate and recharge compressor oil and conditioner includes r134 a on august 13, 2010. I paid $960.79. I went back to the same company on june 20, 2012 because my air conditioner no longer worked. They said I needed the same replacement plus a new condenser which totaled $1,140.67. I purchased this car in january 2006 with approx. 7,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10761988, filed 2015-09, 104,133 miles

“Past recall on door latches. Work was done by previous owner. Problem still persists - have to drive car holding door shut with hand. Ford said nothing more they can or will do. Local Ford dealership wont do anything either. Problem has been going on for the past 3 winters when it gets really cold.”

NHTSA complaint #10819876, filed 2016-01, 112,000 miles

“Door latch recall identified by Ford #36840. Doors latches freeze and will not shut and open suddenly. Car has been in shop at Ford dealership 5-6 times to address and fix this issue related to a recall. The recall kit identified to fix this problem was perfromed and never worked. Doors still open and wont shut. Car was left there overnight at Ford and froze for them today and would not shut. All fixes and troubleshooting they have done or approved did not fixt the original recall problem. This is a major safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10670477, filed 2015-01, 125,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200725%
200669%
200566%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford 500

Engine
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford 500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology