Ford Five Hundred sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jul 12, 2022 · Transmission · NJ

While waiting at the light in traffic, my car all of a sudden Accelerated, and decelerates, I have to push hard on the breaks in order for it to not slam into the cars infront of me.. this is really dangerous, from what I have been reading this is a wide spread issue that ford has ignored for years..

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Acceleration · IN

while we are in idel for a period of time the car wants to surge forward without pushing on the gas. it wants to rev withough the has pedal being pushed. It does it at red lights, stop signs, and if Im in a drive through.

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 170,000 miles · MI

I was at red light person crossing road I was I. Drive foot on brake, rpms shot up engine reeves cat lunged forward I pressed harder in brake almost hit person. At the time no warning lights. Then at pharmacy drive thru w car I. From and I. Back of me car did same thing. I had to press brake hard to prevent moving hitting car in from of me. I was in drive but foot on brake! No warning lights at time. Had throttle body replaced still had similar problems progressing little did I know when throttle body is replaced has to be reprogrammed by ford! Spent so much money and time trying to figure out problem. This is a flaw w ford 500 2005 throttle body many complaints and test does never issues recall, unsafe. I could have killed someone.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Transmission · 102,797 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the wrench warning indicator for the transmission illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, but it lost acceleration. Also, when the vehicle was placed in drive or reverse from a park position, it lunged forward and the brakes had to be applied immediately. Furthermore, the vehicle stalled four times since it was purchased two months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, an appointment was scheduled with duncan ford (19999 virgil h goode hwy, rocky mount, va 24151) for august 26, 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 102,797.

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Acceleration · CA

I purchased my car 7/31/2012 with 113,000 miles. I received notification of a recall for the RPM surge in 2013. Concerned, I took my car to the dealership and was told since I didn't have any problems and hadn't reached the 150,000 mile limit, then I didnt need to worry about repairs for the time being. I then asked what would happen if I surpassed the mile limit and the problem surfaced. The mechanic informed me that as long as a recall ever existed, then ford would always be responsible for the repairs. Not satisfied with that response, (because there would not be a 10 yr /150,000 limit in the letter) I questioned the manager who confirmed the tech's answer. In 2014 I relocated to lancaster ca. I too have had numerous dangerous close calls with the sudden acceleration while breaking; one being in a school parking lot in high temperatures. I took my car to the dealership 5/2016 and just as expected, they wont repair my car without cost. This is wrong and very dangerous and hopefully you guys will decide to do something about this for the many people still experiencing problems.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · GA

At a standstill, car seems to want to surge forward, have to brake to keep from hitting other car.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 82,700 miles · AZ · crash

Leaving a grocer at 13:15 on 9/7/2015 started to back out of parking spot when auto suddenly accelerated backward, across the aisle and slammed into parked vehicle with impact sending that auto into a 3rd. Damages to both vehicles. When I went to pull into my original slot to deal with situation, as soon as I removed foot from brake, auto lunged forward at high rate of speed, jumped a 6" landscape curb and plowed into the front end of a cadillac srx causing major damage to that vehicle, still unk total damage to mine. It was a very hot day and the AC was running. No other vehicles were occupied other than mine, and I was sole occupant. My airbag did not deploy and passenger's was not turned on. I did receive a significant bruise on my sternum from the shoulder component of my seat belt. My foot was not on the accelerator for either "lunge". Crashes were witnessed and peoria az police did respond with 2 units. Officers did take information, but when I inquired about incident # for my records officer responded that there would be no report and no citations as it occurred on private property. My insurance carrier was contacted from site, but being a holiday, I was not able to speak with adjuster at that time. Knowing that it was not my actions that caused this incident, I checked the next day and discovered that this identical situation had been under investigation with the federal safety agency at the time I purchased the car on or about 11/16/12 at which a service program to retify was in effect. With my incident though, major damage occurred. Neither at the time of purchase, nor throughout the investigation & tenure of my ownership (current) was I notified of the known safety problem nor it's program to mitigate. Attached aerial photo shows back to back dimension to first impact and back to front dimension of 2nd. I was parked in position of white vehicle.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 71,000 miles · SC

The vehicle has unintended acceleration issues. There was an investigation by the nhsta but nothing came of it. The car still accelerates on its own when I pull into parking spaces or leaving parking spaces. I have to keep my foot on or by the brake pedal as to not hit other cars or people. Having the air conditioning on seems to worsen this problem substantially. It is completely random and I know I'm not the only person that has experienced this issue. Please reopen your investigation and make sure you have both the AC on and off. It's mainly when it is on, but still completely random. I don't know how people and property haven't been injured or damaged as a direct result of this well known issue.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. In addition, the vehicle would suddenly stall and the fail safe engine sensor indicator illuminated on several occasions. The dealer cleaned the throttle body to remedy the failure, but the failure recurred approximately one year later. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · VA

This vehicle has had a surging and stalling issue ever since it was purchased. It would come and go throughout the years but got much worse recently. When stopped at a light for instance the idle speed becomes low and sometimes stalls. It will surge making slow turns and surge when put into drive. It will surge forward when turning into a parking spot and in many other instances. If you are in drive and put it into park the RPM will also surge as high as 2500. Since I have been reading up on the issue I noticed that there was a letter sent out to owners of my model which I did not receive. The problem was supposed to be addressed for free per r12n03. Of course the coverage ended on 03/31/2013. I did not receive this notice and should still be able to get this repair done for free. It should be a recall.