2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY AND ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 08/24/10*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY ACCELERATES AT A RATE OF 65 MPH WHEN HER FOOT IS NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS WIRING PROBLEMS THAT LEADS TO THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO FAIL. THE WIRES OVERHEAT AND SOMETIMES FLICKERS. THE CASING MELT AS WELL AND THEN THE LIGHTS BEGIN TO SMOKE. UPDATED 08/25/10 *JB
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THROUGH OUT THE CAR IS BEING HEARD IN THE SPEAKERS. IF THE SEATS, WINDOW, ETC., ETC. ARE TOUCHED YOU CAN HEAR THEM THROUGH THE BACK END WITH A LOUD ROARING NOISE. IT IS SO LOUD THAT YOU CAN NOT KEEP THE RADIO ON. IT ONLY REACTS WHEN IT IS EXTREMELY HOT, EXTREMELY COLD OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN WASHED OR IT RAINS. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS TO THE DEALER WHERE THE AMP, RADIO, CD PLAYER AND SPEAKERS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THEY HAVE EVEN ELIMINATED WATER LEAK WHICH ONLY LEAVES WIRING ISSUES IN WHICH THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE. OUR FEAR IS THAT IT COULD CAUSE FIRE. WE HAVE ARBITRATED AND CONTACTED CORPORATE AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE EVEN TOOK THIS TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER IN WHICH THEY TOLD US AFTER SHOWING THEM ALL THE WORK ORDERS THAT THEY WILL NOT...
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Electrical System
74 complaints
Power Train
73 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Engine
58 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Unknown Or Other
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Structurebody
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Exterior Lighting
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Structure
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
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2 complaints
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Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
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Seat Belts
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Seat Beltsrearother
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Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Structureframe And Members
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Tires
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Tiressidewall
2 complaints
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
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Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
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Suspensionfront
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