KnownCarProblemsFord 500 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford 500 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2005, 2006, 2007. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford 500 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 500 | 37 | Transmission | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 500 | 68 | Speed control | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 500 | 99 | Engine | 0 | 4 |
0 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford 500
- What years of the Ford 500 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2005 (99), 2006 (68), 2007 (37).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford 500?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (59), engine (57), speed control (50).
- Which Ford 500 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (37), 2006 (68), 2005 (99). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.