Ford 500 engine problems
35 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
204 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
109,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1979 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 181 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
35 of 204 complaints match this topic (17.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10525033 · 2013-07-15 (July 15, 2013)
AT IDLE AT AN INTERSECTION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AS IF SOMEONE HAD STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO REACT QUICKLY ENOUGH TO AVERT HITTING A PASSING CAR. THE ENGINE THEN FELT AS IF IT STALLED AND THE DISPLAY READ "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PUT IT IN PARK SHUT IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT...FUNCTIONING FINE NOW. IDENTICAL SCENARIO HAPPENED 2 WEEKS PRIOR. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 54,059 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10525309 · 2013-07-17 (July 17, 2013)
STOP AT A STOP LIGHT ENGINE THROTTLED UP AND THEN STALLED. DOES IT WHEN AIR IS ON AND TOOK IT WHEN GOT RECALLED AND FIXED AND NOW DOING THE SAME THING BUT CANNOT THROTTLE CARE UP TO GIVE GAS WITHOUT THE CAR STALLING. THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY SEEMS TO BE MAIN ISSUE AND TOOK TO FORD DEAL AND THEY SAY NOT COVER UNDER THE RECALL THE LAST TIME. THERE IS SOMETHING MAJOR WRONG WITH THESE CARS THROTTLE ASSEMBLY AND FORD SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE BUT MANY PEOPLE WITH FORD 500 ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES DUE TO SURGING WHILE IDLE AND ENGINE STALLING FOR …
Owner-reported narrative. 114,947 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525309 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10543455 · 2013-09-13 (September 13, 2013)
2005 FORD 500 JUST STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. PRESSING GAS DID NOTHING. THIS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC! IT WAS SCARY AT THE LEAST AND SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT USED FROM A DEALER. AS I HAVE READ, THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. IT IS OBVIOUSLY RECALL WORTHY DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENT/HARM. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS UNDER 30MPH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 109,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10543455 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10543886 · 2013-09-16 (September 16, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED OFF ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED AND DIAGNOSED AS A THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/29/13*CN
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10543886 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10778029 · 2015-09-28 (September 28, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND STOPPING FOR A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE INITIATED ITS SAFETY MODE FEATURE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE SAFETY MODE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10778029 at NHTSA ↗