Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Five Hundred are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

SUSPENSION

• TSB #05222

  Date Announced:

  NOV 14, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018737

  NOISE FROM FRONT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18479

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014669

  SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH Read More »

• TSB #18353

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014623

  SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #19005

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019068

  GRUNT OR SQUEAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DURING FULL LOCK TURNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #0614

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019027

  NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION - COLD ONLY. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0532

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012948

  SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM - VEHICLES BUILT 7/12/2004 THROUGH 9/21/2004. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18417

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012973

  REAR SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN COLD. *TT Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #0547

  Date Announced:

  MAR 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014650

  THUMPING NOISE OR ROUGHNESS FROM REAR BRAKES. *TT Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

• TSB #08-4-11

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10024829

  TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

• TSB #0759

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021463

  REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

• TSB #0710

  Date Announced:

  NOV 28, 2007

  NHTSA ID:

  #10023294

  FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. Read More »

ENGINE (PWS)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #SSM 52243

  Date Announced:

  FEB 08, 2024

  NHTSA ID:

  #10250305

  When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving MotorcraftA? Premium ATF, MERCONA? V has replaced all versions of MotorcraftA? Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

• TSB #041601

  Date Announced:

  NOV 14, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018745

  WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

• TSB #05175

  Date Announced:

  OCT 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018066

  ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/2/2005. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18432

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012976

  VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LIFE XX% MESSAGE INTHE ODOMETER MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 5000 MILES. *EH Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

• TSB #19722

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2007

  NHTSA ID:

  #10022241

  MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

• TSB #0747

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021444

  MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. *KB Read More »

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #06411

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019914

  OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0516

  Date Announced:

  JAN 24, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013304

  HARSH OR ERRATIC UPSHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS - WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2544 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/7/2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH THE (AWF21) 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #06114

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10020134

  CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #05L25

  Date Announced:

  SEP 02, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018076

  SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 05L25 - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR; TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR; TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TOT) SENSOR WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS TABLE. Read More »

• TSB #05245

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018933

  HARSH/ERRATIC/SLOW DOWNSHIFTS OR TIP-IN HESITATION -- 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE -- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/17/2005. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0718

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021220

  TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *KB Read More »

• TSB #06245

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10022294

  TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING - NO DTC'S - MILEAGE OVER 20,000 MILES. *KB Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

• TSB #042107

  Date Announced:

  DEC 13, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014086

  GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #18730

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017862

  VEHICLES WITH A CVT TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE OIL PAN AREA. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18378

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013317

  OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18361

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014624

  OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *EH Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #0551

  Date Announced:

  MAR 21, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014682

  INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18178

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011345

  WRENCH LIGHT ON, NO ENGAGEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0942. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18179

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011346

  WRENCH LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0562 AND TRANSAXLE IN LIMP HOME MODE AFTER BATTERY JUMP START. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

• TSB #19312

  Date Announced:

  AUG 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021061

  BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

• TSB #19312

  Date Announced:

  AUG 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021061

  BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB Read More »

• TSB #0662

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019951

  INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON - REVERSE LIGHTS ON - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/17/2006. *TT Read More »

• TSB #19087

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019807

  TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #06172

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021036

  FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC/INACCURATE AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P0463, B1202, B2627, B2879, AND/OR P2068. *KB Read More »

• TSB #06179

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021037

  INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION - INCLUDING GAUGES SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND/OR REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 02-17-06. *KB Read More »

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

• TSB #19083

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019811

  INTERMITTENT BOUNCE-BACK OF THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DURING ONE TOUCH UP OPERATION. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

• TSB #04189

  Date Announced:

  DEC 13, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014062

  REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE

• TSB #042616

  Date Announced:

  DEC 31, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014310

  WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #19107

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019793

  NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - AIR INLET DOOR ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE (RECIRCULATION). *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

• TSB #05197

  Date Announced:

  OCT 03, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017804

  TRUNK LID HARD TO CLOSE. *TT Read More »

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #05179

  Date Announced:

  OCT 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018065

  INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION AND/OR SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET. *TT Read More »

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

• TSB #06211

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019377

  HEATED SEATS INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

• TSB #05419

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017904

  FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04262

  Date Announced:

  MAR 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014671

  FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

• TSB #18399

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012961

  MEMORY SEAT, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MIRRORS OPERATION CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18412

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012970

  MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS AND PEDALS OPERATION. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #18329

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014601

  AUDIO UNIT BACKLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND OR DTC B2477. *EH Read More »

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

• TSB #18452

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014646

  ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES. *EH Read More »

• TSB #18504

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014670

  INCORRECT COMPASS INFORMATION IN OWNERS GUIDE AND WORK SHOP MANUAL. *EH Read More »