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2005 Ford Five Hundred repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 154 repairs.
2005 Ford Five Hundred repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 128 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Five Hundred
Engine not specified
| Ford Five Hundred in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200721000 mi | creaking noise when you turn the wheel hard, like when pulling into a parking spot | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jul 201091000 miUS $2000 | Car hesitates when downshifting at 25 and 35 mph once it is heated up (212F or higher per TSB). If you try to accelerator during one of these hesistations the transmission engages at a much higher RPM, can be damaged. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Idaho, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 2017154000 miUS $1200 | A/C compressor replacement. | ||
| Jun 2017155000 miUS $568 | Rear brake replacement. Rotors calipers and pads. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201094000 miUS $75 | Sometimes jamming of gear shift at park position required some mechanical replacement. Also trunk release wouldn't release until 2nd pressing of button which was repaired. Both minor repairs. | ||
| Dec 2011107000 mi | Cleaned throttle body after the car stalled out or almost did a few times. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jun 200960000 miUS $100 | Front strut mounts (TSB) All coil springs (low ride height) Front Calipers New AC Compressor, Evap, Condensor, drier, Clutch. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 200845000 miUS $100 | Vehicle behaved as if stuck in "low gear" (CVT) "check trans" displayed on info screen after restart. Dealer repair description:"Replace mechatronic assembly". Clean and reinstall pan along with new filter, refill with new fluid. Clear DTCs. reprogram ... | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 201175000 miUS $768 | gage cluster would stop working | ||
| Apr 2020141000 miUS $85 | throttle position sensor replaced | ||
| May 2020140000 miUS $130 | engine front motor mount had to be replaced | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| May 201183000 miUS $4500 | Transmission was making a grinding noise; pitch changed with accelerator. The problem was diagnosed as the ball bearings in transmission falling apart. The transmission was replaced successfully. | ||
| Mar 201290000 miUS $20 | The right headlight burned out. | ||
| Aug 201294800 miUS $2000 | Rear struts were bottomed out. Rear struts were replaced, fixing the problem. | ||
| Nov 2015128400 miUS $1200 | Rusted out ball joint caused something to rub together in the suspension. Replaced joint and affected parts, as well as two tires and brake pads. | ||
| Mar 2016132000 miUS $10 | Upper intake manifold gasket leak. | ||
| Apr 2016132000 mi | Electrical short in the instrument cluster was causing the battery to die without warning. Misdiagnosed as a faulty alternator & replaced twice over the course of a year. Sold the car instead of fixing the short. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Ohio, United States Nov 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200518037 mi | Leak in sunroof. | ||
| Nov 200518312 mi | Leak in sunroof. | ||
| Sep 200632349 mi | Brakes pulsating. New rotors and calipers on front. | ||
| Dec 200634244 mi | Car stalling at speed. Computer recalibrated. Door latch recall. | ||
| Jan 200737376 miUS $106 | Leaky transmission casing. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 2012100500 mi | Dirty throttle body causing stumbling/hard starts. Broken driver's seat heating element. | ||
| Apr 201278000 miUS $250 | "Roof drip" water channel molding fell off. New part ordered and painted to match at dealer | ||
| May 201398000 miUS $1700 | Leaking a/c compressor. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 2014101000 mi | No cold air when stationary or at low speed. | ||
| Sep 2015102000 miUS $150 | A/C compressor is dying, 2nd in 3 years. Blows cold air at speed only. >$1000 to fix. | ||
| Feb 2016105000 mi | A/C compressor was dying. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 200817000 mi | AWD light was on. | ||
| Mar 200818000 mi | Pressure switch on rear diff replaced. | ||
| Apr 201044000 mi | Front stabilizer links were replaced | ||
| Jun 201155000 miUS $25 | replaced the blower motor resistor | ||
| Jul 201268700 mi | Sway bar links | ||
| Oct 201272000 miUS $30 | replaced pass. side door actuator.. | ||
| Oct 201381300 miUS $35 | replaced outer tie rod... | ||
| Aug 201490000 miUS $28 | Driver rear ABS sensor fault..Replaced abs sensor,but the sensor broke so I had to remove the hub to make sure there was no part of the old sensor..Areal pain.. | ||
| Sep 201492000 mi | Rear sway bar links..Bottom nut was east to remove ,but the upper part ot the swat bar was a pain..I had to hacksaw the stud off..After that very easy..Parts at rockauto about 20.00 for the pair... | ||
| Mar 201595000 miUS $220 | Replaced front strut mounts and front struts | ||
| Jan 201686500 miUS $175 | Replaced both control arms along with outer tie rod ends... | ||
| Apr 2017114000 miUS $50 | replaced both sway bar links along with an outer tie rod that was 1 year old | ||
| May 2017114000 miUS $275 | Replaced the compressor,drier,,condenser and the Expansion Device... | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 200931000 mi | CD player jammed. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States Sep 2005 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 200972000 miUS $100 | Driver's heated seat element circuit broken. Replaced. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Illinois, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2007 | |||
| Nov 200629000 mi | Front stabilizer bars were loose causing front end to hit hard on bumps and make noise when hitting bumps in the road. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Iowa, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 200727000 mi | Check engine light comes on until normal engine operating temperature is reached. Drivability not affected. Check engine light was due to short in defective instrument cluster. Replacing instrument cluster solved problem. | ||
| Nov 200728000 mi | Replaced Instrument Cluster | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20078000 mi | Reflash transmission to new specifications so its more responsive | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Ohio, United States Oct 2005 - May 2009 | |||
| Oct 200626000 mi | TSB for front suspension - noise when turning or when going over small bumps | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 200729000 mi | After replacing instrument cluster in March 2007, the car started to exhibit "groaning" sounds from the vents when activating/closing. | ||
| Oct 200736000 mi | Issue with "groaning" of AC door actuator. On second trip issue was resolved by properly and thoroughly lubricated. issue is now resolved. | ||
| Mar 200845000 miUS $275 | Stop light for brake back window light stopped working. repaired during trip. | ||
| May 200851000 miUS $100 | Noticed dry "grinding" and clunking noise when turning wheel. Dealer lubed front chassis and issue was resolved. | ||
| Jan 200965000 miUS $50 | Noticed car hesitating at start up and drop of rpm during start up. Driving normally after initial warm up. Noticeable drop in fuel milage 2-4 mpg. Took car to local oil change shop and had fuel service/injector service as I've never had it done before. | ||
| May 200974000 miUS $300 | older issue with front steering "creaking/groaning" when turning wheels. dealer told me they talked to Ford tech, but did not specify what they did to fix issue. Issue returned later, but much less than before. | ||
| Sep 200983000 miUS $290 | Creaking noise when turning - turned out to be cracked engine mount. part ordered and replaced. Car would surge when out of drive. Problem diagnosed as fouled ignition intake & dirty injectors.Thorough cleaning of both systems solved problem. | ||
| Sep 2010100000 miUS $365 | Noticed "heated" metal coming fom back of car. Noticed right back wheel was very hot. Took car to friend mechanic. Discovered brake caliper was sticking. Had to order new brake caliper, 2 sets of brake disks+ Brake pads. Parts cost $265.00. | ||
| Jun 2011127000 miUS $730 | AC compressor was working very weakly. Purchased a new AC compressor + parts to fix problem. Also purchased new serpentine belt for engine and had friend who is mechanic do the work. | ||
| Apr 2012146200 miUS $1200 | Front driver end "clunking" and feeling loose, especially when going over rough pavement/potholes. Took to dealer. Top of strut housing worn. Also caught leak on back axle on top of rear transaxle. | ||
| Oct 2012157800 miUS $100 | Oil pump stopped working. Friend mechanic fixed, stated piece broke inside and blocked oil flow. Also fixed all of engine seals & replaced power steering pump that was starting to fail. Power steering pump was making "whirring" noises. Upon repair of oil pump, discovered metal shavings & leaking connection on power stering pump. replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013169000 miUS $400 | Vibration noticed on car. Right back rotor/caliper was sticking. Replaced both caliper and both sets of disc brakes/pads. also replaced brake disc fluid as it was getting dark. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012105000 miUS $20 | Stabilizer was broke. Bought a replacement for 18.00 at Advance Auto and did self-repair. Driver side ball joint was bad. Had to replace the whole lower arm. Brand new cost was $420. Called local junkyard and found one for $60.00. | ||
| Jul 2013114500 miUS $200 | Starter gave out | ||
| Feb 2014121000 miUS $105 | Transaxle roll resistor bushing | ||
| Nov 2015136000 miUS $700 | Needed to replace all 4 hub assembly and ABS sensors | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Nevada, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201134200 miUS $185 | Replaced engine anti roll mount bracket due to rubber mount cracked through and was integrally bonded to the aluminum bracket. Rubber mount was not replaceable without replacing entire bracket. | ||
| Aug 201238000 miUS $150 | Fuel pressure regulator that controls the fuel pump required replacement. | ||
| Jun 201554000 miUS $1350 | AC compressor was shot, replaced compressor, filter dryer, expansion valve, flushed and recharged | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201460900 miUS $22 | Cabin fan speed control resistor | ||
| Aug 201569400 miUS $40 | Front stabilizer links noisy. Found worn loose. | ||
| May 201675400 miUS $112 | Alternator stopped charging. Renew alternator. Difficult access through RF wheel well. | ||
| Aug 201678000 miUS $15 | Broken engine/transmisdion torque bushing. Renewed bushing in situ. Compressor leaking at body joint. Tested for slow leak. Added oil and freon. Will require compressor replacement in near future. | ||
| Jun 201780000 mi | Diagnosis of air bag light on. Possible control module fault. Not repaired at this time. Needs further diagnosis. | ||
| Aug 201782000 miUS $130 | Replaced leaking ac compressor | ||
| May 2021104000 miUS $48 | Noisy upper strut bearings. R&R front struts and renew bearings. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Nebraska, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013162000 miUS $397 | Blend door replaced. A/C compressor replaced 11 days later. | ||
| Sep 2013168000 miUS $446 | Fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Nevada, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201865000 miUS $100 | Replaced rear rotors and pads | ||
| Jun 201866000 miUS $300 | Replaced fuel level sending unit on driver's side of "saddle" tank. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States Dec 2005 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Sep 200717000 mi | Check engine light came on. It was a faulty ECM. They replaced the ECM and reset the code. | ||
| Nov 200720000 mi | Had another sensor go out on the engine. It was only about a month after it happened the first time. Ever since problems with the engine sensors the MPG's have taken a nose drive. Was informed that if it was not running correctly the check engine light would come on again. Told to reset the display. Still getting crappy MPG. | ||
| Jan 200823000 mi | Failure to explain sudden decrease in mpg when I'd previously been getting, I'd previously been getting upwards of 26 mpg and 28 mpg or better on the highway, now only getting 18 or 19 | ||
| Feb 200821000 mi | Declining MPG. Could not find reason. | ||
| Mar 200821500 mi | Another trip for sudden decrease in mpg. Air conditioning making rattling/whistling noise. Unable to duplicate noise even when I rode with them. Fuel consumption at all time worst. Had lube, oil, and filters changed. Tires air pressure checked and rotated. No reason found for declining MPG. Whining noise in cabin. Could not locate. Brakes making noise upon starting in the morning. No obvious d | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States Dec 2005 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Jun 20051000 mi | Fix door jam, under warranty | ||
| Jul 200736000 mi | Reverse sensors stopped working. Bubble on dash. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 200851000 miUS $160 | Clunking noise in transmission when accelerating from 30 MPH to 50 MPH, Computers updated, but the problem still exists and is worse, if anything | ||
| Jun 200959000 miUS $1840 | replaced valve body on transmission which eliminated the clunking and poor down-shifting we'd had for more than 2 years | ||
| Mar 201175000 miUS $610 | Instrument cluster replaced--old one worked only intermittently and "zeroed" out frequently--TSB 06-17-9 | ||
| Dec 201293000 miUS $130 | check engine light stayed on---computer reset | ||
| Dec 2013102000 miUS $975 | installed new A/C compressor, new A/C fluid | ||
| Jun 2015110000 miUS $160 | first time front brakes were repaired in 109,000 miles!! Rear brakes still fine. | ||
| Dec 2017126000 miUS $400 | replaced fuel rail part | ||
| Jan 2018126000 miUS $89 | needed new throttle body at repair cost of $960 Decided not to repair this car | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Vermont, United States Sep 2005 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013116000 miUS $850 | Top motor mount Tuneup | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 200837820 miC $100 | Alternator Blower motor | ||
| Oct 201151240 miC $100 | Driver side door lock relay was not working and was replaced. Engine mount bushing replaced-this was cause of noticeable thump when going into reverse first thing in morning and engine was cold. Both repairs were covered by ext warranty | ||
| Dec 201255800 miC $350 | Transmission problem was solved by updated software | ||
| Mar 201668200 mi | Replaced lower steering shaft column u- joint | ||
| May 201669300 miC $1450 | There were surges when steeping on the accelerator.As well the engine would shut down as a peventive measure controlled by the onboard computer. Front struts and bearing had to be replaced. Considering the timelines of ownership, the expense was easily prorated and the average annual repair costs for this vehicle were below average ( over a 5 year cycle) at less than 1K/per annum | ||
| Dec 201777500 miC $700 | Front left caliper developed a leak and had to be replaced. Decided to change both calipers | ||
| Jun 201875640 miC $800 | Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets. Something happened when they changed the gaskets. They changed the EGR valve twice as the check engine light kept coming on. Finally they put in an OEM valve from Ford and so far so good. Prior to this the engine light never came on. I think it had to do with the change of gaskets that triggered this sequence of events. | ||
| Jun 202183080 miC $400 | Power steering pump, pulley and belts | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Georgia, United States Jan 2007 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 200735000 mi | Warranty replacement of driver heat seating element. | ||
| Dec 200865000 miUS $483 | Heated Driver Seat element burned out and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 200978000 miUS $671 | Car was occasionally stalling out at idle; replaced throttle body (idler throttle) | ||
| Feb 201088000 miUS $900 | Heated seat element replaced (3rd time this has been replaced) | ||
| Jun 201092000 miUS $4300 | New Transmission required. Asim brand transmission began malfunctioning (hard shifting) at 88,000 miles. New (factory OEM rebuilt) transmission installed, also required a transmission mount to be replaced (mount broke due to hard shifts). | ||
| Jul 2011115000 miUS $1000 | Replacement of complete A/C unit | ||
| Aug 2012133000 miUS $400 | Check engine light came on. Catalytic Converter needed adjustment. That fixed it and the light went off. | ||
| Nov 2012135800 miUS $550 | Check Engine light came on. Cracked manifold was replaced with a new one. | ||
| Feb 2015164000 miUS $2300 | O2 sensor and throttle body had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2015180300 miUS $350 | Right Headlamp holder melted and had to be replaced. Starter Replaced | ||
| Aug 2016189000 miUS $498 | Replacement of original alternator | ||
| Dec 2016191000 miUS $180 | Replace HVAC Climate Control Panel - Heater Blower Switch broke | ||
| Jul 2017194000 miUS $800 | Instrument cluster solder point bad. Replaced the cluster. Instrument cluster still quits working occasionally. No solution. | ||
| Sep 2017195000 mi | Air Conditioning compressor dead. I did not have it repaired. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States Apr 2007 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 200752000 miUS $104 | Car developed a surge above 2500 rpm. Reflashed computer with an update and issue resolved. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States Sep 2005 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Oct 200625000 mi | Transmission failure. Rebuilt installed. | ||
| May 200731000 miUS $100 | Computer fried! | ||
| Jun 200732000 mi | stalling after new computer put in | ||
| Nov 200739000 mi | Re-replaced computer | ||
| Mar 200844000 miUS $100 | Funny transmission noise. They took it apart and put it back together and said all is well. | ||
| Jun 200846000 miUS $250 | Durn transmission again, stopped going into Reverse. Loads of fun parking. Oil leak | ||
| Sep 200849000 miUS $100 | Another oil leak coming from a sensor seal. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Minnesota, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 200745000 miUS $50 | Wheel Assembly replaced | ||
| Sep 200856000 miUS $50 | 6 disc CD changer replaced. | ||
| Jun 201074000 miUS $50 | Sway bar linkage(front and rear) replaced. | ||
| Oct 201186000 miUS $900 | replaced sway bar end links. Replaced passenger side lower control arm/ball joint. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011120000 miUS $900 | A/C not blowing cold air very well. Replaced A/C compressor. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200722000 mi | The electrical cluster had to be replaced. Took the dealer one day to find the problem three days to order the parts and about 4hrs to install the new cluster. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door
6-cylinder CVT AWD
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States Jan 2007 - Apr 2008 | |||
| May 200717000 mi | CVT leak | ||
| Sep 200720000 mi | right link needed replacement | ||
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