Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 254 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (133 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (59 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated 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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lunged backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the throttle control was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. Read details...
I purchased the car used with the understanding that it had some issues with a misfire. Upon initial inspection I fount the car was throwing the code p0351 I cleared all faults and problem went away weks went by and problem started again but more sever during normal operation the car started Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. While driving various speeds, it was difficult to shift gears. The contact did not notice if any warning indicators were illuminated. A mechanic determined that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. Read details...
Traveling down the interstate at 75 mph we received a message on the message center about a failure of some sort (I dont remember what it said exactly now). We lost all acceleration of the car. We pulled over and let it sit while I looked up the error on my phone. Read details...