Ford 500 Electrical problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the instrument cluster lost all power, the air conditioner turned off, and the reverse lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred at least ten times daily for the last two months. The contact continued driving and, after approximately 30 minutes, the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,425.

Ford told me in 2012-2013 there was a recall on the instrument cluster, the previous car owner had brought to dealership and fix. Well the same issue is occurring now ( 138kmiles) I started the car 4/1 and the reverse lights stay on, dash board gauges are off ( no speed, rpm, fuel gauge working) the vents wont work. I continued to drive car for about 1-2 miles ( at felt like 35-45mph) and as I am driving the computer reset ( car did not turn off, this is still when the car is in motion) and all the gauges started...

While starting my car ( parked ) with the front passenger window down smoke began to appear from behind the passenger rear view window. I saw a flame ( fire ) appear from behind the passenger rear view mirror. When I turned off the vehicle the flame went out. After the fire none of the windows will work and the interior lights will not come on manually or come on as usual when the key is taken out of the ignition.

There many issues motor just blew up today sitting in drive way I just bought it and started it and it blew up power steering wiring cadillac converters it has a lot of problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. While driving various speeds, the alternator burned out without warning. The contact had the alternator replaced five times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. The vin was not available.

Throttle - engine shut off when pushing gas pedal. This has happened 3 times... When entering and exiting the beltway or hwy. Extremely dangerous. I've so far been able to drift onto shoulder of the road twice but the third time there was no shoulder. I was stuck in the traffic lane with no power. I had heart spasms due to fear of being run-over. This problem needs a recall issued. Similar problems have been identified in other ford models. I do not want to be killed or have this problem result in a serious...

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. When the vehicle finally started, the check engine and maintenance warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed, but no failures could be found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. The vin was not available.

Cluster panel goes dark, affecting ability to see speed and defroster's ability to clear windows.

Radio wouldn't work and windows won't work or sunroof

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. While driving 70 mph, the rear turn signals failed to respond. In addition, the parking and reverse lights remained illuminated while driving. When locking the doors from inside the vehicle, the doors unlock after they were closed. The dealer found no failures. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 91,278.

Exterior lighting, right and left low beams not working, melted connector discolored headlight pins.

The instrument controls go completely dead, so no knowledge of speed, coolant temperature, gas capacity. The passenger air bag deactivates, whether there is a passenger there or not. The rear back up lights go on permanently. Happens at any speed and intermittently flickers back on and off. Can happen when the car is moving, or sitting at a stop. No consistency on when it happens and when it resumes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The technician diagnosed that the electrical throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,685.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning. The engine light and failed safe mode light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven one mile and then stalled. The throttle control and transmission lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to a local mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford 500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.