Ford Five Hundred Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ford Five Hundred model year (2005–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ford Five Hundred Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 360 complaints
16 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 398
0 recalls · 254 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 258
1 recall · 132 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 153
Best Ford Five Hundred Years to Buy
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Ford Five Hundred — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 132 | 9 | — | 153 | Caution |
| 2006 | 0 | 254 | 2 | — | 258 | Caution |
| 2005 | 2 | 360 | 16 | — | 398 | Avoid |
All 3 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ford Five Hundred Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Five Hundred models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Five Hundred should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Ford Five Hundred if possible. It has 2 recalls, 360 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 398 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Five Hundred to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Five Hundred model years.
Which Five Hundred has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Five Hundred model years with the lowest problem scores.
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