2005 Ford Five Hundred Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Started driving my 2005 Ford Five Hundred sel front wheel drive as I normally do, except the instrument cluster and lights started flickering, my A/C turned off and check engine light came on. After stopping on the side of the road everything returned to normal. About 40 minutes later a similar situation occurred, only this time just the instrument panel failed. My cruise control still worked but my tach, speed, battery and power gauge all dropped to zero, however the lights remained on. …”

“The front windshield defroster does not defrost the driver's side properly. This condition caused poor visibility when driving in inclement conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions. The dealer and the manufacturer were unable to resolve or correct this issue. The consumer stated this condition almost caused him to be involved in a crash.”

“2005 fore Five Hundred- the following problems have occurred; 1)four times the check transmission light has come on , and car then was unable to drive faster than 40 MPH. Each time car was brought to the dealership for repairs, including replacing modules and the trans axle pan. Currently the car at the dealership for this problem. 2) on two separate occasions driver's side front window would go to the down position when the button was pressed for the up position. The window motor and harness were replaced after the first incident. Currently at dealership for this problem also.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that as the vehicle engine was started, the passenger side rearview mirror caught on fire. The fire was put out by the contact but the origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that he would later be contacted by the legal department. The failure mileage was 40,000.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when a loud pop was heard and suddenly, the sun roof glass exploded. The glass shattered inside of the vehicle and the contact suffered injury to the eye from small fragments of glass entering the eye. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The rear trunk and rear bumper sustained severe scratches. The was taken to a collision center for repair. The technician also informed the contact that the front driver side window glass exhibited spider cracks. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. …”