Ford Five Hundred loss of power problems

Filed Sep 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,705 miles · OR

The wrench light came on and I lost all power, now it doesn't accelerate and the more also is a loud noise coming from the engine, it sounds like it's goung to blow up

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

Electronic throttle body stoppped working. Car abruptly lost all power in busy traffic, lucky to be alive. I was driving in the left lane and all of a sudden all power was gone and the car wouldn't go! I had it diagnosed by aaa repair shop in los angeles. Have to pay 900 to get new throttle body unit.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. While driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to lose power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane, restarted, and returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the throttle body and engine were previously replaced. The failure occurred randomly. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Fuel system · 175,000 miles · GA

Wrench light came on and it feels like you lose power momentarily. When it kicks back in, it lunges and will almost give you whiplash. This happens sporadically during acceleration usually on a highway.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and jerked. All the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced. The computer was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 188,000 miles · WV

The transmission disengages at various speeds even on the interstate at 55+ MPH causing it to lose power. You must be able to get it stopped on the side of the road and shut the car off and then restart it to correct the problem for a short period of time.

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Transmission · 141,000 miles · FL

I own a 2005 ford five hundred CVT. 2 months ago the transmission began acting up. Driving along and the "wrench" lite comes on then the "skid" lite comes on. The car goes into a loss of power, like low gear. It moved but revs up and won't shifts up. I know its a constant velocity trans so it is at it's lower ratio. After hours of diagnostic it comes down to the trans control module, and still not sure. The obd codes say loss of communication, a u code. Every inch of harness has been checked the whole interior has been removed, dash disassembled. I'm into it over $2,000. I love the car, it rides great. Its has been well maintained. Ford I need help. Need to recall this issue or how about a p01 or z01 policy adjustment.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical · 159,985 miles · TN

Was driving in heavy traffic through metro city in rush hour on interstate.on 4 lane highway had to cross 2 lanes of traffic to exit;car lost power and message center said engine fail safe mode.tried to accelerate to exit;car had lost power with no acceleration.when I finally got to exit was down to 20 miles per hour.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 177,320 miles · KY

I was driving in town going about 40 MPH when the car lost all power, then engine failsafe mode displayed on the information center and a little wrench was also displayed. With no power steering, I had to pull over quickly in lunchtime traffic. After stopping the car, I waited a few seconds and restarted it. No problems with it until the next day when the check engine light came on. I have also noticed a mechanical smell coming from the AC. It appeared, at first, that this problem had come out of nowhere when I suddenly remembered two occasions when the rpms suddenly stuck on 3000 and would not stop until I put the car in neutral. Also, when using cruise control, the whole car shakes and stutters slightly when going up or down very slight inclines.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Transmission · 120,500 miles · MI

2005 ford five hundred this product with a CVT transmission should be investigated and recalled immediately. There are thousands failing and it is very dangerous! The transmission disengages causing the automobile to lose power without warning. I've seen posts of thousands of this same failure beginning at 3500 miles! I contacted ford because mine is doing this and they basically sent a form letter saying oh well, sorry about your luck. Many of ford's products have this same issue with the CVT transmission including the ford flex which is involved in a class action lawsuit. The five hundred should be involved in this lawsuit as well.