FaultScore report
Owners have filed 147 complaints about the 2005 Ford 500 with NHTSA between 2012 and 2019. The largest single group is the engine & cooling. Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 3 worst.
FaultScore 54/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Ford 500.
How this is worked out147
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
125,000 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
1%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 124,500 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 95,000 mi
Median failure at 112,000 miles
3 crashes, 0 fires · median 129,000 mi
Median failure at 95,000 miles
Median failure at 105,225 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 75,000 mi
Median failure at 160,000 miles
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 127,000 mi
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 91,000 mi
Median failure at 160,000 miles
Median failure at 46,000 miles
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
AIR BAGS
MY 16 YEAR OLD WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH ON MAY 2, 2019. HER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SHE HAS SUFFERED A SEVERE, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND IS UNLIKELY TO MAKE ANY MEANINGFUL RECOVERY
NHTSA complaint #11206581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE VEHICLES TIRE JACK. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE JACK RAISED THE VEHICLE IT TWISTED. A SCREW WAS BENT ON THE JACK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP AND BUMP THE CONSUMER ON THE HEAD. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW JACK.
NHTSA complaint #11206673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
NHTSA complaint #10764141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS FORD 500. THE SIDE MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE, THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH WOULD GO IN AND OUT AND WHEN THEY WERE OUT I DID NOT HAVE BACK LIGHTS WHICH HAD TO BE FIXED AT MY EXPENSE AND THE WORSE PROBLEM IS THE AIR CONDITION DOES NOT WORK WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN BUT WILL WORK ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE SENT APPROX. $1000.00 ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. THIS VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE AT APPROX 50,000 MILES AND HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN BY ADULT DRIVERS.
NHTSA complaint #10626695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS FORD 500. THE SIDE MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE, THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH WOULD GO IN AND OUT AND WHEN THEY WERE OUT I DID NOT HAVE BACK LIGHTS WHICH HAD TO BE FIXED AT MY EXPENSE AND THE WORSE PROBLEM IS THE AIR CONDITION DOES NOT WORK WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN BUT WILL WORK ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE SENT APPROX. $1000.00 ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. THIS VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE AT APPROX 50,000 MILES AND HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN BY ADULT DRIVERS.
NHTSA complaint #10626695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS FORD 500. THE SIDE MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE, THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH WOULD GO IN AND OUT AND WHEN THEY WERE OUT I DID NOT HAVE BACK LIGHTS WHICH HAD TO BE FIXED AT MY EXPENSE AND THE WORSE PROBLEM IS THE AIR CONDITION DOES NOT WORK WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN BUT WILL WORK ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE SENT APPROX. $1000.00 ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. THIS VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE AT APPROX 50,000 MILES AND HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN BY ADULT DRIVERS.
NHTSA complaint #10626695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MIKE CASTRUCCI FORD (1020 OH-28, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 275-1048) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SHUTDOWN FEATURE AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE TOWED IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11288716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
MY 16 YEAR OLD WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH ON MAY 2, 2019. HER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SHE HAS SUFFERED A SEVERE, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND IS UNLIKELY TO MAKE ANY MEANINGFUL RECOVERY
NHTSA complaint #11206581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE VEHICLES TIRE JACK. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE JACK RAISED THE VEHICLE IT TWISTED. A SCREW WAS BENT ON THE JACK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP AND BUMP THE CONSUMER ON THE HEAD. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW JACK.
NHTSA complaint #11206673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CAR SHAKES AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. GOING UP HILL IS THE WORST FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS PUTTING ALONG.
NHTSA complaint #11176618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
WHILE THE CAR IS STARTED BUT AT A STOP, THE CAR IS FINE. WHEN THE CAR HAS THE GAS PETAL PUSHED DOWN, IT WILL NOT MOVE. THE CAR STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11163035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE IN OTHER FORD MODELS. IS THERE A RECALL? THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE I GET RUN OVER BY OTHER VEHICLES WHEN MY ENGINE STALLS WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE! IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO ENTER OR EXIT HIGHWAYS AND BELTWAYS WHEN ONE CANNOT BE SURE THE CAR ENGINE WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL, POWER STEERING GUIDANCE WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AVOID RUNNING INTO ME. VERY DANGEROUS TO EVERYONE ON THE HIGHWAY. I PERSONALLY CLEAN THE THROTTLE AND THIS IS STILL HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #11155136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CAR WANTS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHENEVER I GO FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHILE PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS.
NHTSA complaint #11152771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION WERE UNSTABLE. THE POLICE TICKETED THE CONTACT FOR DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REAR OF IT SWAYED BACK AND FORTH, WHICH MADE IT LOOK UNSAFE. THE VEHICLE WAS CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PLACED THE VEHICLE ON A LIFT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELLS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
NHTSA complaint #11128123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION WERE UNSTABLE. THE POLICE TICKETED THE CONTACT FOR DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE REAR OF IT SWAYED BACK AND FORTH, WHICH MADE IT LOOK UNSAFE. THE VEHICLE WAS CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PLACED THE VEHICLE ON A LIFT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELLS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
NHTSA complaint #11128123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
VEHICLE SPUTTERING DURING ACCELERATION AND FAIL SAFE ENGINE LIGHT ON
NHTSA complaint #11120611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11105146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FORD TOLD ME IN 2012-2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE PREVIOUS CAR OWNER HAD BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND FIX. WELL THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW ( 138KMILES) I STARTED THE CAR 4/1 AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, DASH BOARD GAUGES ARE OFF ( NO SPEED, RPM, FUEL GAUGE WORKING) THE VENTS WONT WORK. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE CAR FOR ABOUT 1-2 MILES ( AT FELT LIKE 35-45MPH) AND AS I AM DRIVING THE COMPUTER RESET ( CAR DID NOT TURN OFF, THIS IS STILL WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION) AND ALL THE GAUGES STARTED TO WORK. FORD SAID THAT THE RECALL IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO EXCEPT HAVE ME SPEND MONEY FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE. THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING ON THIS CAR THE FORD RECALL SUPPOSE FIXED IN 2013. FORD NEEDS TO RESEARCH THIS SAME ISSUE AS IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN THIS DOES OCCUR. I WOULD LIKE A RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. I DO HAVE A CASE # WITH FORD CASE # 14495583.
NHTSA complaint #11082480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD TOLD ME IN 2012-2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE PREVIOUS CAR OWNER HAD BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND FIX. WELL THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW ( 138KMILES) I STARTED THE CAR 4/1 AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, DASH BOARD GAUGES ARE OFF ( NO SPEED, RPM, FUEL GAUGE WORKING) THE VENTS WONT WORK. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE CAR FOR ABOUT 1-2 MILES ( AT FELT LIKE 35-45MPH) AND AS I AM DRIVING THE COMPUTER RESET ( CAR DID NOT TURN OFF, THIS IS STILL WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION) AND ALL THE GAUGES STARTED TO WORK. FORD SAID THAT THE RECALL IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO EXCEPT HAVE ME SPEND MONEY FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE. THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING ON THIS CAR THE FORD RECALL SUPPOSE FIXED IN 2013. FORD NEEDS TO RESEARCH THIS SAME ISSUE AS IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN THIS DOES OCCUR. I WOULD LIKE A RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. I DO HAVE A CASE # WITH FORD CASE # 14495583.
NHTSA complaint #11082480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
FORD TOLD ME IN 2012-2013 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE PREVIOUS CAR OWNER HAD BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND FIX. WELL THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW ( 138KMILES) I STARTED THE CAR 4/1 AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON, DASH BOARD GAUGES ARE OFF ( NO SPEED, RPM, FUEL GAUGE WORKING) THE VENTS WONT WORK. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE CAR FOR ABOUT 1-2 MILES ( AT FELT LIKE 35-45MPH) AND AS I AM DRIVING THE COMPUTER RESET ( CAR DID NOT TURN OFF, THIS IS STILL WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION) AND ALL THE GAUGES STARTED TO WORK. FORD SAID THAT THE RECALL IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO EXCEPT HAVE ME SPEND MONEY FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE. THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING ON THIS CAR THE FORD RECALL SUPPOSE FIXED IN 2013. FORD NEEDS TO RESEARCH THIS SAME ISSUE AS IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN THIS DOES OCCUR. I WOULD LIKE A RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. I DO HAVE A CASE # WITH FORD CASE # 14495583.
NHTSA complaint #11082480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY CAR WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED THEN I RECEIVE A SUDDEN THRUST CAUSING IT TO HAVE A SMALL JERK THEN TAKES OFF. RECENTLY ITS BEEN SHOWING A RANCH LIGHT KNOW FOR THROTTLE BODY ISSUES CODE P2111 AND P2104. THIS CAUSES MY CAR TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS A HUGE CONCERN.
NHTSA complaint #11066848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS VERY HARD WHEN BRAKING OR WHEN TRYING TO PASS SOMEONE AND YOU GIVE IT GAS AND IT DOWNSHIFTS TO ACCELERATE IT'S LIKE THE VEHICLE GOES INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS DOING 70MPH WITH SOMEONE ON MY REAR END ON I-77N AND WHEN I TRIED TO SPEED UP TO GET OUT OF HIS WAY CAR SHIFTED REALLY HARD TO WHERE I THOUGHT SOMETHING BROKE AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. SINCE I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE CAR SHOT UP TO 7000 RPM. SO I HIT THE BREAK TO SHUT OFF CRUISE CONTROL ALL THE WHILE THIS DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS ABOUT TO GET INTO MY REAR END I QUICKLY MOVED INTO THE RIGHT LANE THEN OVER TO THE BIRM. AT ABOUT 35MPH THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AGAIN AND I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE CAR HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY RECOMMENDED A VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT @$3000. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF BLOGS ON THIS TOPIC AND HUNDREDS OF FORD 500 OWNERS SAYS THE REBUILD REPAIR DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY'RE JUST OUT $3K OR EVEN MORE AND FORD REFUSES TO RECALL THEM AND FIX THE CARS
NHTSA complaint #11043409 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES LISTED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (08-24-1). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HARSH SHIFT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF 2012 RECALL NOTICE. THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ADDITION TO BEING REPROGRAMMED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE FAILED PARTS RECALLED. UPDATED 09/11/2017
NHTSA complaint #10913413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I RECEIVES A FORD ADVISEMENT THAT A FIELD SERVICE ADVISORY #12N03 HAS BEEN ISSUED, I CALLED FORD THEY SAID THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CAR IS DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE ROAD NHTSA SHOULD REALLY LOOK AT MY CAR IT IS BARELY DRIVABLE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10992120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,865
NHTSA complaint #10981442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,865
NHTSA complaint #10981442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,865
NHTSA complaint #10981442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
MY 2005 FORD 500 GOES INTO FAIL SAFE MODE AND STALLS. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM? WHEN TRAVELING CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN AND FAIL SAFE MODE COMES UP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS. VERY SCARY WHEN TRAVELING AND CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE WHILE IN TRAFFIC.
NHTSA complaint #10981253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
CAR LURCHES/JERKS WHILE IN DRIVE AND REVERSE FORWARD ALSO WHEN SWITCHING GEARS EVEN WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHILE DRIVING CAR DROPS GEARS WITH FOOT ON THE GAS. DRASTIC DECREASE IN ACCELERATION. CAR HAS DROPPED GEARS AND ACCELERATION WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS ON CITY STREETS ALSO ON HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE ACCIDENTS OR CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. CAR DOES THIS AT SPEEDS FROM 0-55 MILES PER HOUR.
NHTSA complaint #10978955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD 500. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FROZE AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DID NOT OPEN FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V383000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #10947042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE FEBRUARY 2016 EVERY TIME IT GETS TO COLD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER LATCHES GET FROZEN DOORS WON'T CLOSE. WITCH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DANGER IF DOOR DECIDES TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING .
NHTSA complaint #10939807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.