2005 Ford 500 engine problems

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Engine · MI

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.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Engine · NC

Vehicle sputtering during acceleration and fail safe engine light on

Filed May 30, 2017 · Engine · 98,751 miles · FL

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 the federal safety agency 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).

Filed Apr 29, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 206,800 miles · KY

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

Filed Apr 28, 2017 · Engine · AL

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.

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 Jul 18, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · 160,000 miles · IA

"takata recall" when the vehicle is in motion while slowing down between 20-30mph it shifts hard. This happens when trying to pass other vehicles between 50-70 MPH. The vehicle will make a bunch of thudding. When this occurs it makes the vehicles handling go out of control making it to where you swerve very hard.

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 173,794 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving 25 MPH, the throttle body of the vehicle malfunctioned. The error message on the vehicle displayed "failed safe mode". The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 173,794.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Engine · 195,200 miles · GA

Failsafe engine mode light cn just as I was slowing down at a red light that just turned green was trying to speed back up when got message didn't no what was happening cars blowing at me I have my two sons scared because they didn't no what was going on I'm scared because I can't even press the gas so I just stop pray no one hits me from the rear cut the car off and start it back up it starts I end my trip bc I don't no what's wrong I'm a single mom. Thank god we were ok