2005 Ford 500 electrical problems

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 138,450 miles · NY

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.

Filed Dec 4, 2016 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · MD

Throttle - engine shut off when pushing gas pedal. This has happened 3 times... When entering and exiting the beltway or hwy. Extremely dangerous. I've so far been able to drift onto shoulder of the road twice but the third time there was no shoulder. I was stuck in the traffic lane with no power. I had heart spasms due to fear of being run-over. This problem needs a recall issued. Similar problems have been identified in other ford models. I do not want to be killed or have this problem result in a serious accident. I do not want to have a heart attack due to engine failure! Help! This has happened three times in november 2016. I'm fearful of going out to important appointments like my cancer treatments at mercy medical center that requires me to be on highways with speeds up to 60 MPH. (dates 11/19, 23 and 28/2016,)

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 129,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. When the vehicle finally started, the check engine and maintenance warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed, but no failures could be found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · ME

Radio wouldn't work and windows won't work or sunroof

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 178,300 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked without warning. The engine light and failed safe mode light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven one mile and then stalled. The throttle control and transmission lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to a local mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,300.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and stopping for a stop sign, the vehicle initiated its safety mode feature and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise. The safety mode and maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · WA

Flickering of instrument panel, fuel gauge, speedometer, RPM's intermittently for a long time... All completely dead now. Reverse lights on at all times..blah blah..same as everybody else . This is bs. Never buy a ford again.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · NC

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that when driving, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. In addition, the reverse lights illuminated when the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000. Djr updated 8/17/15

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that the instrument panel and the gauges failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.