Ford Five Hundred years to avoid
The Ford Five Hundred years to avoid are 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
1,527
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2004–2007
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Five Hundred years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 716 |
Every Five Hundred year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 287 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 523 | 1 | |
| 2005avoid | 716 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Five Hundred years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Five Hundred years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Ford Five Hundred?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Five Hundred years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Five Hundred have?
Across all model years, the Five Hundred has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,527 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.