Ford 500 check engine light comes on

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Engine · NC

Vehicle sputtering during acceleration and fail safe engine light on

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 83,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unintentionally lost power. In addition, the transmission fault and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the speedometer only showed that the vehicle was traveling 20 MPH. Afterwards, the vehicle would accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to key hyundai of salem (470 s broadway, salem, nh 03079, (603) 841-3099) where the contact was informed that the throttle body was full of carbon and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · NE

It has check engine light on, momentary engine idle, RPM surge when stopped or during low speed driving, such as turning into a parking or backing out of a parking spot. Pulling in or backing out of the garage. Stoping at a stop light, lunges forward: came close to causing property damage by running into another vehicle in parking lot or at stop light. Safety issue, what if the car lunges forward at a stop light into incoming traffic, causing bodily injury and property damage. Ford should have recalled this safety issue. I purchased this cause after the 10 year warranty extension was issued. The previous owner did not fix this, I just found out about it, now I will have to fight to get ford to cover a known safety issue, that puts my children at risk. .

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 Feb 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · OK

Fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and the fuel filler neck, affecting the strength of the joint. In the event of a severe rear impact, an improper weld can result in a crack in the joint. This could illuminate the check engine light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out. Any fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the affected fuel tanks to correct this concern

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 15, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. While attempting to start the vehicle and shift the vehicle into gear, it would not shift and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mesh belt within the transmission deteriorated and the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 138,800 miles · TX

All of a sudden the car started to run bit slow than usual before the incident and shortly after the check engine light came on. We took it to o'reilly auto parts and we were informed there is a malfunction in the throttle body and it needs to be replaced. The throttle body listed price is $562 and when we took the quote it was on sale for $331.99. We are yet to get this fixed and will keep the receipts for the records.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · MI

Upon driving on the freeway, my vehicle suddenly has a loss of power and the instrument panel shows both a check engine , and wrench light. I either have to pull over to restart the vehicle or put the vehicle in neutral, and restart the car as it is rolling. This is an everyday occurance for a little over a year. The dealership mechanic said there has been many complaints attributed to the throttle body sensor; therefore, a recall of that part should the thing to come! Unfortunately, it never happened.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 91,000 miles · FL

The engine light came on after my car was service by a personal mechanic. When contacted, he informed me that the system just needs to be reset. While driving on the highway at 65 to possibly 70, the gas pedal disengage, I felt a jerk from the engine and car started to slow down by itself, the gas pedal would not engage when pressed down. Luckily, I was close to an exit and took it. I stopped, prayed to avoid panic attack, the car would drive on reverse many times with no problem but would not go forward when pressing on gas except by itself very slowly. Had to leave it at a church and went back the next day with my mechanic. The car would engage with no problem. I went to pepboys for a diagnostic test and was told to have my spark plugs changed. They did and service everything else, my bill was about $475. 2 days later, the same problem occurred, engine light came on and later on car stopped the same way again on the highway while going to work. Had it check by a different mechanic, could not see any engine problem nor transmission problem, but advise me to take it to ford dealership to check engine light. I am afraid to go because my savings is not yet $500. To be able to pay for any service required. Will keep you posted.