Ford 500 engine problems by year
55 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 3 500 model years. The most reported year is 2005 with 31 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 500 | 7 | 19% | — | |
| 2006 500 | 17 | 25% | 100,050 mi | |
| 2005 500 | 31 | 31% | 129,500 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.