Five Hundred (1st)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cyl / 203 hpView details
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Ford Five Hundred Unidentified Engine
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3.8-V6-Gas
3.8L 6-cylView details
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1.9-I4-Gas
1.9L 4-cyl / 90 hpView details
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1.6-I4-Gas
1.6L 4-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Five Hundred, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred
On a used 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (356), the engine (262) and the electrical system (221). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 356 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 262 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 221 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred about the electrical system.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred about the fuel system.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints on the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred about the cooling system.
Recalls (4)
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred complaints?
Owners have filed 1,273 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the electrical system.
Is the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 1,273 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred have?
NHTSA has 1,273 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Five Hundred?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the engine and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Five Hundred?
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: No. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,273 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.