2005 Ford Five Hundred power train problems
136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Ford Five Hundred — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 19, 2025
“While waiting at the light in traffic, my car all of a sudden Accelerated, and decelerates, I have to push hard on the breaks in order for it to not slam into the cars infront of me.. this is really dangerous, from what I have been reading this is a wide spread issue that ford has ignored for…”
filed Jul 12, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Motorcraft® Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in non-Canadian markets, CXT-7-LCF12 in Canada) is no longer manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes. The recommended…
SSM 52567 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 24, 2024Transmission harsh shifting - no dtc's - mileage over 20,000 miles. *kb
06245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 25, 2007Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement. *kb
0718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2007
Power Train problems in other Five Hundred years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Five Hundred | 59 | 30% |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 104 | 29% |
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.