Ford Five Hundred Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Ford Five Hundred — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007Best | Caution | 1 | 132 | 10 | 9 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2006 | Caution | — | 254 | 16 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2005Worst | Avoid | 2 | 360 | 22 | 16 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
3 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Ford Five Hundred Problems
Based on 746 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Five Hundred Years to Avoid
Best Five Hundred Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Ford Five Hundred Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Ford Five Hundred Reliability
What year Five Hundred has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2005 Ford Five Hundred had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 360 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2005 report for specific defects.
Is the Ford Five Hundred reliable?
The Ford Five Hundred has accumulated 746 owner-filed complaints and 3 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2007 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Five Hundred.
What are the most common Five Hundred problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (148 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (137 reports), Electrical System (81 reports), Engine (52 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Five Hundred has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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