2005 Ford Five Hundred electrical system problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 9, 2024
“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…”
filed Jul 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Five Hundred years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Five Hundred | 22 | 11% |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 51 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.