Three problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred based on all problems reported for the 2005 Five Hundred.
Suspension: continuous rattle issues in the rear suspension. Bushings? sway bars?? who knows. No one can seem to pinpoint the problem. Happens only during driving. Consistent noise from the rear. Fuel: problems with fuel sensor. Failed reading. All gauges light up. Run obd and all fluid levels / pressure fine. No reason for the failure. Dealership told me the throttle body was an issue and the sensor inside same. However, after numerous web based searches I found that throttle body issues are definitely an issue. Found that removing the air cleaner box for filter replacement can cause sensor issues. Why? since my last oil change I have had at least three failures here. This is dangerous, expensive and should be taken care of.
Rear and front suspension have failed within five months of possession. First repair attempt on rear suspension occurred in may 2006, just 4 weeks after purchasing the 2005 model. Ford certified technicians claimed there was a loose bracket and that problem was solved but problem with noise and hard bounce still occurred. Second repair attempt occurred one month later, found broken right, rear shock. Repair took three days. Four days later had to return to get front end aligned. On September 9, 2006, took back again for same noise coming from right rear shock. Certified technicians stated that there was not fix for problem and simply greased cables. Taking back to shop to address front suspension noise and handling problem.
Problems with suspension on 2005 Ford 500's. Numerous technical service bulletins address rear brake and suspension problems. Lemon law criteria meet in colorado, submitted certified mail and it took Ford over a week to accept letter, only after I visited attorney general. Car could not be driven at speed limit on I-80 creating a dangerous situation. As of today the car is at the Ford dealer again. Ford regional rep says they won't take it back. Tuesday 4/19/2005 miles in to dealer 2091 miles problems going to Lincoln, nebraska, could not hold speed limit on I-80 because of handling problems and suspension reporting vibrations and noises to driver. No trouble found – balanced 1 tire with ⽠oz of weight. Friday 5/06/2005 miles in to dealer 2523 miles same story as above. Replaced rear brake pads, machined rotors installed Ford part # 5f9z-2200-b kit brake sho Ford part # 5g1z-18125fa rear struts times 2 lubricated e-brake cable per Ford TSB service manager took for test ride and problems persist with service manager driving. Monday 5/16/2005 miles in to dealer 2556 same story as above failed test ride by service manager on 5/06/2005 service ticket Ford part # 5f9z-5500-ar arm assembly right rear Ford part # 5g1z-5a772-b bar stabilizer rear (2 times) this time I have been without use of the vehicle or loaner since Friday may 6 2005. 11 days.