KnownCarProblemsFord Five Hundred Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,074 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Five Hundred | 199 | Speed control | 1 | 17 |
| 2006 Five Hundred | 364 | Speed control | 0 | 20 |
| 2005 Five Hundred | 510 | Transmission | 2 | 20 |
3 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Five Hundred
- What years of the Ford Five Hundred have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2005 (510), 2006 (364), 2007 (199).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Five Hundred?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (299), speed control (292), engine (206).
- Which Ford Five Hundred years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2004 (1), 2007 (199), 2006 (364). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.