5 recalls across 2 model years
The Ford Five Hundred has 5 recalls covering the 2005-2007 model years, with the most serious affecting 2005 models where the fuel tank mounting straps can break and allow the tank to drop onto the exhaust system or driveshaft, creating a fuel leak that can ignite a fire.
The 2007 model year has a separate fuel system concern: the filler neck weld connecting to the tank can be weaker than intended, and in a crash the connection can give way, spilling fuel near a potential ignition source. On 2005 models, there is also a door latch issue where water intrusion gradually washes out the grease inside the latch mechanism. In cold, wet conditions, the latch can freeze and fail to return to its locked position when the door is closed, allowing the door to swing open while driving. This latch recall primarily targets vehicles registered in northern and cold-weather states where freezing temperatures and wet road conditions are common.
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Top 3 of 3 categories across FORD FIVE HUNDRED
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 3 | 60% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
