- The problem
- Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 f40 spider vehicles. The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.
- The risk
- This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Ferrari F430 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Ferrari F430 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2009 for the engine. For comparison, the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F430 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Ferrari F430 problems
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2005 Ferrari F430 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain coupe and spider vehicles equipped with manual six-speed transmission, there is a non-conforming right-angle union in the clutch pump. This could cause a hair-line crack to form under normal conditions due to heat, which could result in fluid leakage from the braking/clutch hydraulic system.
- The risk
- This leakage, in turn, will cause the braking/clutch hydraulic system fluid level warning light to illuminate and, if not remedied, could ultimately affect the functionality of the clutch control pedal. This could result in a reduction in the driver's ability to shift gears while driving, rendering the vehicle inoperable which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the non-conforming union in the clutch. In addition, the seal ring, rubber hose and screw collars that are attached to the union will be replaced. The recall began on january 3, 2007. Owners may contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.
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1 complaints about the 2005 Ferrari F430
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ferrari f430. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle will downshift without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the clutch for his automatic/manual enabled vehicle failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 06v478000 (power train: manual transmission); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 16,100 and current mileage was 18,100.
Ferrari F430: every year compared
All F430 yearsQuestions about the 2005 Ferrari F430
Does the 2005 Ferrari F430 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Ferrari F430: engine (February 2009); manual transmission (December 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ferrari F430?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Ferrari F430 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 3, 2009 and the latest on April 3, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Ferrari F430 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ferrari F430 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ferrari F430 years have the most complaints?
2007 (3), 2005 (1), 2006 (1). See every Ferrari F430 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Ferrari F430 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data