Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 56 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Wrench indicator light came on and car began to spotter and surge. The next day I took it to the Ford dealership and the wrench light and check engine came on. Car stalled out 2 times on the way to the dealer. Dealer wants $950 to replace throttle body. Read details...
The fuel line separated from the gas filter, which caused gasoline to spill everywhere. Fire department was called, as leaking fuel was a hazed. Dealer replaced the broken fuel line clip at the fuel filter. Read details...
I have a "bucking" behavior, after traveling approximately 2 hrs at speeds over 60mph (interstate travel). The car would lurch severely and hesitate, the engine revved very loudly, and the speed reduced to 40 mph, even though I had my foot to the floor on the gas pedal. Read details...
Ford Five Hundred '05 brakes applied in heavy braking situation on highway and the fuel cut-off mechanism activated. Car would not restart, had to be towed into dealership. Dealer reported that the wiring for the cut-off switch, by the front passenger foot area had come lose. Read details...
Automoblie lundged forward without touching gas when air conditioner or heat on. Took car to dealership and they cleaned throttle plate, fuel injection throttle body and reprogrammed powertrain control. Seen online others had this same problem . Car only has 47,000 miles. Read details...