2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
3 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND SUDDENLY, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED. THE GLASS SHATTERED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURY TO THE EYE FROM SMALL FRAGMENTS OF GLASS ENTERING THE EYE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR TRUNK AND REAR BUMPER SUSTAINED SEVERE SCRATCHES. THE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW GLASS EXHIBITED SPIDER CRACKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,724.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE CONTACT BUT THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD LATER BE CONTACTED BY THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
STARTED DRIVING MY 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AS I NORMALLY DO, EXCEPT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING, MY A/C TURNED OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER STOPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD EVERYTHING RETURNED TO NORMAL. ABOUT 40 MINUTES LATER A SIMILAR SITUATION OCCURRED, ONLY THIS TIME JUST THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. MY CRUISE CONTROL STILL WORKED BUT MY TACH, SPEED, BATTERY AND POWER GAUGE ALL DROPPED TO ZERO, HOWEVER THE LIGHTS REMAINED ON. I AM WRITING TODAY BECAUSE I SAW ONLINE THAT OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL ARE HAVING IDENTICAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IF THE LIGHTS CUT OFF AT RANDOM. I'M SURPRISED THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ISSUED OR AN ACCIDENT YET AS A RESULT OF THIS. *TR
Other 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Problem Areas
Vehicle Speed Control
101 complaints
Electrical System
74 complaints
Power Train
73 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
59 complaints
Engine
58 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
29 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
24 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
20 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
17 complaints
Structurebody
17 complaints
Exterior Lighting
14 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
11 complaints
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
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint