2005 Ford 500: engine stalls while driving

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 Nov 30, 2018 · Acceleration · 168,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2018 · 144,000 miles · VA

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.

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 Feb 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning, went into operation safe mode, and decelerated. In addition, the vehicle accelerated when parking the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the throttle body replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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 13, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · MD

For the past several months my car has been going into "failsafe engine mode" (basically stalling) while excellerating on highway or in stop and go traffic. According to others online this is a problem that is common with a throttle body failure. I have already had the "fix" ford provided in their customer satisfaction program, however like many others this has not fixed the problem. Ford needs to stand by there products. I can not express to you how dangerous this is to be going highway speed and to have your car stall!!

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 30, 2015 · Engine · 130,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The fail safe engine mode was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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 Sep 16, 2013 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted off road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired and diagnosed as a throttle body failure. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 55000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/29/13