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Ford 500

2005–2007 only

274 classified complaints

2005–2007 Ford 500 models have 274 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 114,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford 500 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2007 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 102 complaints

Median onset: 114,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 34 complaints

Median onset: 113,281 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 29 complaints

Median onset: 111,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 13 complaints

Median onset: 123,023 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Intake carbon buildup (direct injection) · Fuel system 10 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$790 nationally.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 94,494 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 97,500 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2007 model years. See the full Ford 500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.