Structure Problems of Ford Five Hundred

Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 51 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Five Hundred


Recently reported Structure problems of Ford Five Hundred

The Body problem

Got into an accident and right mirror was fully broken. Right side of the body was also smashed in. Left brake lights stopped working and engine makes weird sounds.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Whenever it rains, the rear doors fill up with water. You can only get so much water out so it probably is forming mold and rusting the car door from the inside. This has been going on for the last couple years whenever it rains or the car is washed in the carwash.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint is bubbling on hood which result in total corrosion of aluminum hood. Hood may eventually rust through and separate from frame.   Read details...

The Door problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the front driver's and front passenger doors did not shut when it rained or when the weather was cold. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Top motor mount failure on 2005 Ford 500 car has low miles on it and when I looked up online there are multiple complaints about the failure. Was told by Ford dealer it was regular wear and tare but I personally have not seen motor mounts fail within 5 years and a low mileage as this vehicle and   Read details...




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