Engine complaints by model year
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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, [phone]) 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford 500. While the vehicle was stopped and the brake pedal was depressed, the rpms increased and the engine revved when the brake pedal was released. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
First off I couldn't get the date to populate the correct date this problem has been happening for years but the year on the date section wouldn't change for me. So whenever iam pulling into a parking space like at the grocery store its like the car gives gas and lunges forward while as iam only doing maybe 3 MPH I have to hit the brake harder because my foot is already on the brake from pulling into a parking space with a car on left and right of me in order to not hit the car that is parked in front. When putting the car into gear from park its like it lunges once I get into gear. When in park and I turn the steering wheel from left to right the car like lunges as if im giving it gas with it in gear with foot on gas. Im not sure what is wrong I've looked up my VIN for recalls and nothing is recalled. …
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. .
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford 500. While driving 70 MPH, an unknown warning indicator illuminated while driving and the engine stopped running. The vehicle stopped accelerating and the contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle did not restart and was left on the side of the road. Mike castrucci Ford (1020 oh-28, milford, oh 45150, [phone]) stated that the vehicle had a shutdown feature and it would have to be towed in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.
For the past several months my car has been going into "failsafe engine mode" (basically stalling) while excellerating on highway or in stop and go traffic. According to others online this is a problem that is common with a throttle body failure. I have already had the "fix" Ford provided in their customer satisfaction program, however like many others this has not fixed the problem. Ford needs to stand by there products. I can not express to you how dangerous this is to be going highway speed and to have your car stall!!
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford 500 years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2005 (32), 2006 (17) and 2007 (8) model years. Engine complaints make up 32% of all complaints for the 2005.
Is there a recall for Ford 500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for any Ford 500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Ford 500 engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 115,000 miles; 2% happened before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.