2005 Ford Five Hundred: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Mar 14, 2012 · Acceleration · SC

I notice years ago that when I would be backing up or pulling into a parking spot that my car would want to accelerate or just speed up. I would be barely pressing on the brake because I was letting the car use it's idleness speed to back out of the space or pull into the parking space. My husband thought it was because I was using the adjustable foot pedal. He does not drive the car very much. Shortly after this all started we purchased me another car, I stop driving my ford 500 very much. It sits in the garage a lot. I let my daughter use the car once and she complain of the same thing happening to her and how it scared her. I am also scared of it and only drive it in emergency and I always try to be prepared to expect this to happen. It has no pattern of when or how it happens it all unexpected, working properly one minute and speeding up the next. This car has one other issue when it rains it leaks we find water in the floor on the driver side floor. This car is available for testing if needed because we have a 2nd car that I drive because of this issue. We keep it because it is paid for.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Body, Brakes · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While driving approximately 5 MPH pressure was applied to the brake pedal and she could hear a squeaking noise in the brakes. The failure began to occur more frequently when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. She was notified by the manufacturer of an unknown brake recall so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure continued to occur. While the vehicle was parked she opened the front passenger side door and noticed water leaking from the bottom of the door panel. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure but she installed window rain guards on all four windows. The failure continued to occur. While driving approximately 35 MPH she could feel the vehicle shaking in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the oem motor mount and bracket were replaced. The failure had not recurred. She also stated that while the vehicle was parked she turned on the air conditioner but there was only minor air flow coming through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a new compressor and expansion valve were installed. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/23/10*lj the blend door motor was replaced. Updated 04/06/11 updated 05/26/11 *bf updated 05/31/11

Filed Dec 4, 2009 · Body · 60,000 miles · WA

I have been trying to work with ford ref # 366023289, and korum ford in puyallup for a "water intrusion" problem on our ford five hundred. After investigating this problem I see thousands of people with the same problem. I have kept good records of these emails and have a bill from korum. If you search for the problem it is everywhere, and people are suffering financially dealing with it because ford is not holding up their end. There is one recall on "door latches" leading to some of the water intrusion, but it is so horrible for the ones like us who have puddles of water in the driver's side and water in the doors sloshing around. Korum supposedly fixed the problem, then charged us for the fix because our extended warranty has ran out, although we've complained many times while it was still a good warranty. Please check the "ford forum", and please tell the people paying out of pocket that all of us are having trouble with this issue. My husband is not feeling well so I'm afraid there can be mold/mildew under the wet carpet causing health problems.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Electrical · TN

The electrical system through out the car is being heard in the speakers. If the seats, window, etc., etc. Are touched you can hear them through the back end with a loud roaring noise. It is so loud that you can not keep the radio on. It only reacts when it is extremely hot, extremely cold or after the car has been washed or it rains. We have taken this to the dealer where the amp, radio, cd player and speakers have all been replaced 3 times. They have even eliminated water leak which only leaves wiring issues in which they refuse to replace. Our fear is that it could cause fire. We have arbitrated and contacted corporate and they refuse to do anything about it. We even took this to another ford dealer in which they told us after showing them all the work orders that they will not get involved since it is a pre-existing issue that another dealer has tried to resolve many, many times. Just be cautious and place your vehicle inside away from these conditions so it doesn't act up and cause more issues.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Body, Engine · 6,947 miles · MN

Consumer 2005 ford 500 door came open while driving. *ts water leaked into the vehicle from the doors. The dealer replaced both front door latches and new water canels. The dash had a bubble in the leather and the dealer replaced it. The molding was coming off the vehicle. The vehicle would not start on one occasion.