2005 Ford Five Hundred Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford Five Hundred Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Ford Five Hundred | 61 Five Hundreds, 10.0 months of data per Five Hundred, average 89900 miles 65 |
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2005 Ford Five Hundred
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| Ford Five Hundred in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 91000 | 2000 | Car hesitates when downshifting at 25 and 35 mph once it is heated up (212F or higher per TSB). If you try to accelerator during one of these hesistations the transmission engages at a much higher RPM, can be damaged. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 21000 | 0 | creaking noise when you turn the wheel hard, like when pulling into a parking spot |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 35340 | 300 | Cracked bushing, front end. |
| May | 2009 | 40300 | 300 | Replaced front and rear pads.turned rotors.everything else Ok... |
| May | 2010 | 55800 | 230 | Outer tie rod end, passenger side |
| Sep | 2010 | 61380 | 300 | Sway bar links ...second time in two years |
| Nov | 2010 | 64520 | 292 | Sway bar end links ......again !!!!! |
| Sep | 2011 | 78740 | 667 | Ball joint, front passenger ... |
| Apr | 2012 | 85560 | 1380 | Front engine stabilizer mount replaced. Complete tuneup and rear sway bar links. |
| Jan | 2013 | 96480 | 340 | 3rd set of Swaybar links in 4 years Extended warranty service for throttle body, included reflashing ECU |
| Apr | 2013 | 98580 | 1600 | brakes all around |
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 48000 | 0 | Transmission shifter would get stuck in Park. Had to disassemble shifter module and deactivate the park release solenoid safety module. Took about 1 hour after I figured how to get the console out. Part is not replaceable as it comes as part of assembly. |
| Jun | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 34100 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 35340 | 650 | New brakes. |
| Jun | 2009 | 52700 | 1700 | Ball-joints were replaced where front suspension meets wheel. |
| Aug | 2009 | 58900 | 0 | Problem with power-steering (fluid was changed; pump checked and is ok). Other odd repairs. |
| Jun | 2010 | 71300 | 220 | Air conditioning did not work. two flashers burned out. |
| Sep | 2010 | 73160 | 0 | Rear suspension problem. AC problem. |
| Mar | 2011 | 78120 | 1500 | Suspension problems. Steering problems. |
| Jun | 2011 | 82460 | 1487 | AC repair. I am starting to hate this car that I had so much enjoyed... right wheel bearing needed to be changed. |
| Aug | 2011 | 83660 | 700 | Rear brakes changed and some other bit repairs to rear wheels. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 36000 | 50 | Replace inertia valve (I have no idea what this is). Check engine light came on after the car stalled. |
| Dec | 2009 | 61000 | 500 | Repair of upper engine mount that was completely worn out. |
| Aug | 2010 | 74000 | 500 | Problems with seat folding mechanism on the passenger side, second row. Also a problem with seat folding mechanism on the driver's side, third row. Both seats repaired. |
| Sep | 2010 | 77000 | 500 | The seat release mechanism in the second row failed again approximately 3 weeks after the original repair. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | Left rear passenger seat back would not release to lower in order to form cargo deck. |
| Oct | 2007 | 40000 | 0 | Rear seat would not fold down (same as in August) Was fully repaired this time |
| Jan | 2008 | 41000 | 213 | Took car in for routine oil and 40 K check. Rear brakes, accordingly to shop, needed repair. Removed and Replaced rear brake pads and machined rotors. |
| Dec | 2008 | 55000 | 0 | After repeated attempts over 2 days, car would not start although cranking OK. Had towed to shop, too busy to look at 1st day, 2nd day called to say car started OK and could find no error codes in diagnostic computer. |
| Aug | 2009 | 64000 | 150 | Car lost power and quit. Could not restart. Towed to shop and next morning discovered safety fuel shutoff switch (inertia switch) had been activated. Shop reset switch and all OK. No reason (large bumps, sudden stop or whatever) I can discern why. |
| Sep | 2009 | 64000 | 125 | Car again quit in traffic. I reset fuel emergency switch and was able to drive. Drove car to shop, and asked to have it checked. Shop stated they reprogrammed switch, tested, and now all OK. |
| Feb | 2010 | 69500 | 0 | Car stopped several times, but we were able to restart after resetting the fuel reset (inertia) switch. Dealers tried to repair twice but couldn't replicate. Finally dealer replaced switch and problem has not returned. |
| Jul | 2010 | 75300 | 100 | Fot the second time (fixed once before) the rear seat mechanism that allows the seat to lay flat failed to operate. Cost us $100 to find out it would cost us $700 to fix problem. Elected to leave seat up always. |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | 0 | Unbolted the seat from the car, took it out completely, and then put it back in and it never jammed again. I can’t remember exactly what I did but it seemed like a minor and obvious thing. The dealer must have never really looked at it. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 30000 | 450 | TSB for replacement of front and rear brakepads and resurface rotors. |
| Sep | 2009 | 47000 | 0 | Rough transmission when accelerating. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 32000 | 125 | Transmission light and engine light came on while driving with some hesitation of the vehicle experienced. Dealer traced problem to loose air cleaner cover but diagnostics cost $125.00 to analyze. |
| Jan | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Heard metal on metal contact coming from the rear brake area. Pulled the wheels off and found no brake pads and damage to rotors. Covered under Ford warranty for bad brakes bulletin sent to me a while back. Fully covered repair. |
| May | 2008 | 35000 | 24 | Right front sway bar link was rattling. Repaired under warranty by Ford at dealership. |
| Apr | 2011 | 74000 | 135 | New rear brake rotors and pads installed. |
| Oct | 2011 | 83700 | 700 | Front sway bar links. Front struts and mounts. New front brake rotors and pads |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 51000 | 35 | Replaced sway bar link on the left side |
| Jan | 2011 | 65700 | 12 | Replaced Transmission roll resistor. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | 500 | severe transmission failure which would cost $5K to fix so got rid of car |
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 92000 | 1200 | fuel injector |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 39680 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 43360 | 0 | Rust on the rear rotors, replaced brakes. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 89000 | 18 | Replaced the Ambient air temperature sensor. It was not reading the correct outside temperature. |
| May | 2012 | 93500 | 10 | Replaced driver side turn signal bulb, took 10-15 minutes. |
| Aug | 2012 | 97000 | 153 | AC was recharged and tested twice. Diagnosis was replacement of major components totaling $950-$1000 to replace. Chose not to repair. |
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 58000 | 300 | engine torque strut broken |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 46000 | 400 | Common throttle body problem affecting all Freestyles and 500/Montegos. Engine stalls while driving, will get worse and begin surging at low speeds. Replaced before it became a more serious problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 69300 | 400 | Instrument cluster indications intermittant. |
| Feb | 2010 | 72000 | 500 | Dealer installed remanufactured instrument cluster. |
| Jan | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 60000 | 200 | Front suspension part broken |
| Aug | 2011 | 75000 | 700 | left front arm was bad. Replaced and realigned front end. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | third row seat panel, (plastic retaining clips broke) becomes the floor when seat is folded down. |
| Jul | 2012 | 64000 | 357 | check engine light, missing engine, cyl #1 not firing checked out coil pack ok, changed plugs problem fixed |
| Aug | 2012 | 64500 | 140 | Replaced pads and rotors rear brakes |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | 60 | replaced frt brake pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 38000 | 100 | Trouble starting car. Car would crank and die. Dealer reflashed computer. Problem solved. |
| Jul | 2009 | 59000 | 0 | Car was surging when stopped. Dealer ordered electronic throttle body. Was told it would take two to three weeks to get part. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 14000 | 0 | Brake pads and rotors but not usual wear and tear. Told by dealer that this model has been having unusual brake wear. Ford paid for all of the repair. |
| Jun | 2011 | 56000 | 646 | Air conditioner not cooling. Recharged. However, within two weeks noticed that car was still not cooling. Took car to Dealership at this point. Leak in lines. Replaced AC lines and recharged. Car still not cooling especially as temperatures go higher. Dealer ran test in the morning. The AC seems to be cooling fine so Dealer said nothing wrong with AC. Trying to make appointment to return car in the afternoon for testing. |
| Jul | 2011 | 56700 | 0 | AC still not cooling. Dealer just started replacing parts one by one until AC was cooling again. Since initial report was during warranty period, dealer did not charge for repair. |
| Dec | 2011 | 61000 | 436 | Top motor mount bracket was corrodided and had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 72000 | 167 | Problem with brakes squealing. Had brakes worked on in August but squealing continued. Dealer replaced pad and rotors. Car was either revving up or trying to stall. Received Recall notice from Ford on cleaning the throttle body. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 25000 | 0 | Premature brake pad wear - revised brake pads and installation procedure under TSB issued Oct 2006 |
| Apr | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | Engine misfire during snow flurries. |
| Jul | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | Intermittent check engine and check transmission lights - throttle body replaced and software updated to latest revision. |
| Oct | 2008 | 45000 | 160 | No turnover, no start - lights flashing intermittently , clicking noise from under dash, even when key is out of ignition switch. |
| Jun | 2010 | 61000 | 0 | Groaning when turning wheels at low speed. Would require $600 of steer parts/labor. Outside of minor noise, it won't create a problem. Decided to live with it. |
| Jul | 2012 | 77000 | 240 | sway bar links (x2) replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 17000 | 0 | Bad odor coming from ventilation system. |
| May | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | DVD player failed |
| Dec | 2007 | 34000 | 0 | Strange "whirring noise" when making turns. Dealer contacted Ford who stated there was a new grade of power steering fluid to correct the issue. So far, it seems to have done so. |
| Jul | 2011 | 72000 | 140 | Unintended acceleration. Had to apply brakes to keep from moving. Not as severe as if pushing down accel fully, but very disconcerting. Mechanic thoroughly cleaned throttle manifold. Gunk had accumulated, a sticky, gummy mess that affected the throttle. |
| May | 2012 | 81500 | 1000 | A computer module and the main AC computer failed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | Reflash transmission to new specifications so its more responsive |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 26000 | 19 | warped front windshield holders (two); parts ordered. Also, carpeting taken out and dried, carpetting pads replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 54000 | 700 | Also had to replace struts. |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | 250 | The engine light came on. I took it in, and they ended up saying it needed a lot of things, but I knew it was due for its tuneup and simply said, "That is all I will pay for," and when that happened, the engine light went off and stayed off. A back signal light malfunctioned due to a fuse burn-out. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 120000 | 750 | Developed hole in upper intake manifold resulting in vacuum leak and engine failure. Manifold replaced. |
| May | 2010 | 129000 | 55 | Drivers door lock actuator failed |
| Aug | 2010 | 135000 | 1100 | Repeated coil failure and EGR malfunction. Problem was electical. A wire from the computer to the EGR valve connector was shorted. |
| Aug | 2011 | 162000 | 420 | Starter motor failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 184000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 21700 | 0 | Water dripping from the roof above the third row. Dripping from the safety belts. Had to leave in shop for two day to remove the roof finish completely and fix the issue. |
| Dec | 2006 | 22320 | 0 | AWD stop functionning, only front wheels where ok. 3 bolts where missing on the "PTO", the attachment of the rear drive shaft to the transmission, and the rests where loose causing the AWD not to function. Bolts where replaced, tighten with loctite. |
| Jan | 2007 | 23560 | 0 | All Wheel Drive not working. They needed to replace transfer case and rear drive axle. Pinion Gear in transfer case was damaged. |
| Sep | 2007 | 35960 | 0 | Water dripping from the roof above the third row. Dripping from the safety belts. Had to leave in shop for three days to remove the roof finish completely and fix the issue. Replaced the sun roof drain. |
| Nov | 2007 | 37200 | 0 | Another trip to the dealer for the roof leakage (6th time). Only leaked when the car was ~6 inch higher in the front cause the back drain where insufficient to handle the water. Water was dripping on the third row of seats. This time i made sure the deale |
| Apr | 2008 | 44020 | 0 | Yet, another trip for the water leak from sunroof. Still no resolution, dealer is waiting on Ford advice to fix this. On hold for another visit to the dealer, the 36th visit. |
| Jul | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 25000 | 58 | Rumbling noise which sounds like a wheel bearing - Ford says it is uneven wear of tires which have been rotated three times in 2400 miles. Recommended solution- replace four tires and do a four-wheel alignment. Vehicle also needs rear pads and rotors. |
| Feb | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | Door of storage compartment on top of dashboard stopped popping up when button pushed - Spring broken, part ordered - to be replaced on 3/8/07. |
| Mar | 2007 | 31000 | 0 | Console in center of dash did not pop up when latch released - found broken spring. 1st part ordered was wrong, 2nd attempt resolved problem. Shifting lever made a squeeking noise when going into Park. Turns out there is a TSB for this issue. Entire shifting mechanism was replaced. Parts were ordered during a previous visit. |
| Aug | 2009 | 60000 | 50 | Wheel/Carrier Bearing |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Premature rear brake pad disintegration, causing rotor damage. Both rear rotors and pads replaced under Ford extended coverage for this particular problem. |
| Sep | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | paint flaking off am/fm selection button on radio Installed new radio. |
| Jan | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | cruise control stopped working Rough idle when cold. |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 84000 | 26 | Fuel cap tether broke from periodic flexing during tank refill. After a number of months the fuel cap fell to the ground during a refill and came apart, making it very difficult to remove for subsequent refills. |
| Dec | 2012 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 56000 | 150 | Replaced loose front sway bar links. |
| May | 2009 | 62000 | 600 | Alternator stopped working, needed to be replaced. Because of its age, serpentine belt was also replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 68000 | 400 | There was an unpleasant noise coming from the rear right. It turned out there was a wheel bearing failing. The bearing was replaced and the noise went away. |
| Oct | 2009 | 68000 | 390 | CVT fluid flush and replacement of high-pressure seal. This is a scheduled maintenance item, but it looked reportable especially because of the relatively high cost. |
| Jan | 2011 | 82000 | 750 | Starter motor had become slightly unreliable--made odd noise, sometimes needed to attempt start multiple times. Control arm needed to be replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 82000 | 550 | Stuck rear calipers. Calipers, rotors, and pads had to be replaced. Didn't include price of rotors or pads, they were near end-of-life anyway. |
| Jul | 2012 | 103500 | 470 | Alternator not charging adequately. This was a rebuilt alternator; the orignal had failed previously. |
| Dec | 2012 | 112000 | 1241 | Rear differential was failing. Replaced with used part. Broken rear sway bar replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 114700 | 75 | AWD sensor not working properly |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 33000 | 220 | Moaning noise present when car was warm & steering off center. Dealer determined that steering shaft needed lubrication. |
| Jun | 2009 | 34000 | 75 | The electronic throttle body had some sort of fault that caused the car to go into limp mode and lose power. The entire assembly was replaced. I understand this is a common failure but usually earlier in the car's life. |
| Aug | 2011 | 54000 | 75 | Noted "clunk" from LF suspension over bumps. Requested inspection; determined both front sway bar end links required replacement. During suspension inspection, technician discovered significant leak from power steering rack & pinion. Replaced assembly. During suspension inspection, technician discovered air conditioning compressor had major leak. Compressor was replaced & system was recharged. Technician observed some rust degradation of lower control arm, but said it would not compromise safety/handling, just would make noise. Extended warranty did not cover rust & I chose to decline $700 repair. Haven't noticed noise, either. |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | 423 | Broken transmission mount |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 63000 | 50 | When turning the steering wheel at low speeds, I noticed a rubbing/grinding noise from the front end. It was diagnosed as being the upper bearing plates which were replaced under warranty. This resolved the issue. |
| Dec | 2009 | 68000 | 350 | Although the brakes have felt fine, the dealer told me earlier this year I would need new pads and rotors on the rear. The car was due for an oil change and NYS inspection anyways, so I had the brakes done at the same time. |
| Jul | 2010 | 71000 | 50 | A/C condens0r leaking, part replaced under extended warranty. Rear wiper motor died. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 71500 | 0 | Shortly after new condensor installed to fix original leaking unit, the new one started leaking. Returned to dealer. Part was not readily available so I drove for a couple weeks with no A/C. New OEM part arived and installed, fixed now. |
| Feb | 2011 | 74000 | 120 | Exhaust leak discovered, crack found in exhaust pipe. Exhaust pipe repaired by welding new part onto crack portion, issue resolved. |
| Jun | 2011 | 76000 | 1100 | Clunking noise from front end turned out to be blown left front strut. Both front struts replaced plus turntables. Also links at all four wheels replaced. Problem resolved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 76000 | 500 | Radio (6 disc in dash changer and DVD audio controller failed. Dealer troubleshooting = $87 and offered a factory refurb radio for $398. I purchased a used radio online for $150+$20 shipping. Price shown was if I used dealer parts. |
| Aug | 2010 | 78000 | 500 | Engine had been surging after standing when hot, no Fault Code. Later, FC P0401 (EGR flow low) was logged & CEL on. Dealer replaced EGR valve and cleaned carbon from throttle assy and EGR system. Problem resolved. |
| Sep | 2010 | 79000 | 20 | The 6 disc CD changer that was replaced in June jammed $20 to have the discs removed locally and the recycler where I bought the original replaced it under their warranty (Nordstrom auto parts in SD). I did the R&R work. |
| Sep | 2011 | 97000 | 0 | Check Charging System annunciator and message appearing intermittently. Alternator OK, battery OK, system producing 14+ volts when light is on. PCU is commanding NO LIGHT when light is on. Still troubleshooting. |
| Oct | 2011 | 98300 | 632 | Update on Charging System from Sept. 2011. Replaced alternator with rebuilt unit: No change. Troubleshooting found rebuilt unit NOT sending correct signal back to PCU. Installed NEW alternator. Repair Complete. $460 Alternator, $172 Labor. |
| Sep | 2012 | 112000 | 240 | Rubbing sound during front suspension travel led to detection of worn tie rod ends. Front and rear were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 133000 | 300 | Replaced rear rotors and pads and right rear caliper |
| Jul | 2011 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 77000 | 800 | Needed to replace the engine mount |
| Jun | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 84000 | 90 | Rear Hatch Door support rods needed to be replaced |
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 92000 | 2800 | Had input shaft replaced and bearings also. Cleaned Throttle Body due to rpm fluctuating. Replaced pressure sensor on rear differential, but AWD malfunction light is on. |
| Jan | 2013 | 92000 | 700 | the Input shaft failed again, transmission shop had someone machine a new shaft, so far so good, also the AWD malfunction light was due to a faulty pump at the rear differential, was replaced for 700.00 |
| Ford Five Hundred in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 75000 | 800 | Check Engine Light was on. Diagnosis from scan: leak in the fuel system. Information Center displayed message: Check Fuel Cap. Replaced fuel cap. Hopefully this solves the check engine issue. Rear brake pads and rotors were worn and were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85560 | 700 | ABS sensor replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 83000 | 600 | water during heavy rain noticed small amount on front windshield and also slow but steady drip through factory installed DVD player- turned out Ford has bulletin on this problem but wouldn't pay anything for repair. |
| Jan | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 76300 | 150 | Passenger side front wheel bearing |
| Aug | 2011 | 78120 | 550 | Strut mount Bearings |
| Dec | 2012 | 88040 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 96000 | 0 | Brakes squealing, Repair shop advised the squeal was not from their prior repair, but from other set of brakes which needed to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 93000 | 0 | Oil leak, severe, valve cover and related area 60 side of 60/40 second row seat hinge locks seat up will not release.Known by Ford, service bulletin, Ford changed hinge 2007/8. parts cost >$500 labor 4.2 hrs ALL PAID BY OWNER. First replaced when new about 35000miles |
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 47000 | 700 | Maintenance and rear brakes. |
| Jul | 2010 | 69000 | 1000 | Sudden acceleration when putting into gear. Goes into Fail Safe Mode. I was told it needs a throttle body which is on back order. Rented a car for 8 days but cant afford to do that permenantly. Seems it may take till sept. to get the part |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Rear brakes completely worn out at 29,500. Right rear rotor badly scored by worn out brake pads. Dealership replaced ALL brake pads (front and rear) and both rear rotors under warranty. Also note that the OEM Pirelli 18" tires were completely BALD at thi |
| Dec | 2007 | 34000 | 0 | The "heated seats" stop working in the driver, then the passenger front seats. Both bottom and back "heating pads" had to be replaced |
| Jun | 2008 | 41000 | 50 | The "Check Charging System" warning message came on. Took car to Dealer, and they diagnosed a bad alternator. Dealer order part and replaced the next day. Not sure of the total amount, since it was not printed on my repair bill. I have a extended warranty |
| Nov | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | Outside courtesy light under driver side mirror (LED puddle light) went out. Had dealership order part and replace. Cost was $52. |
| Jun | 2012 | 83000 | 300 | This is my 3RD alternator . . . original went under warranty and was replaced. Now it went again and replaced. throttle body went bad, warning lights for fail safe engine mode came on and car would run but couldn't be driven |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | All dashboard lights on. No climate control, dash, traction control, All-wheel-drive, rear-sensor or other electrical function. RCM (Restraint Control Module) short-circuited. Replaced under warranty after 2 days' diagnosis. |
| Sep | 2008 | 29000 | 100 | Rear brake pads worn to nothing at ~26000 miles. Ford used a compound that was too soft from the factory. New pads have harder compound and so should last longer. |
| Sep | 2010 | 51000 | 10 | Throttle Body carbon deposits causing erratic idle speeds and lurching at slow speeds. Cooling system has developed a very slow leak somewhere. Haven't figured out where yet. Keeping an eye on coolant levels. |
| Jan | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 43400 | 0 | Cold start issue resolved by update from a TSB. |
| Dec | 2008 | 52700 | 950 | Replaced pads and rotors on all 4 wheels. |
| Feb | 2009 | 56420 | 140 | Steering link replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 75020 | 275 | rear wiper moter r/r |
| Nov | 2010 | 78740 | 75 | Heater Relay R & R |
| Jun | 2012 | 93000 | 1000 | r & r lower right ball joint and control arm |
| Mar | 2013 | 96100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Power Steering pump making awful noises. |
| Aug | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Factory installed dvd player blew. |
| Jan | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Car would not start when intermittently. |
| Apr | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Sway bar links worn and replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 40000 | 425 | sunroof motor replaced - rear roof leak, common problem with all freestyles with sunroof |
| Jun | 2010 | 49000 | 290 | stopped working the redo whole entire air conditioning system |
| Aug | 2010 | 53000 | 700 | throttle replaced master cylinder |
| Feb | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | No change key, outside mirrors passenger |
| Sep | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | New shock |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Motor mount cracked, replaced. Rear view mirro loose, tightened. |
| Jul | 2008 | 24000 | 1200 | AC compressor went out |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | 0 | Recall on surge, some sort of relay. |
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 21000 | 168 | Left rear brake pad wore out and cut a groove into the rotor. |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | New wiring harness for the speed control. (email 081707) New actuator motor for one of the airconditioning doors. (email 081707) | |
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | Gear shift level moves from PARK, with extreme difficulty. No problem between R,N,D,L. Only removing from Park. Required a replacement Gear Shift Lever to be ordered from Ford |
| Feb | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Driver rear seat fold down handle / cable did not always function properly - was replaced under warranty. |
| Jan | 2009 | 31000 | 177 | Rear axle brake pads worn and rotors resurfaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 60700 | 550 | A high pitch whine became evident during acceleration. Upper Engine Mount was replaced - problem fixed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 66000 | 1110 | Grinding & Popping noise while slow turn hard steer (like turning into garage). Also noticed softer front suspension than normal. A TSB had been issued on this which required replacing the front spring coils. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | The passenger side floor was soaking wet. There is a seal under the car that we pulled out and about a gallon of water flowed out of the car. Dealer said right side frame rail fills with water and carpet is wet. They Sealed the gromet at firewall r-r ca |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Brakes were squealing at only 14,000 miles. Ford has issued a 'Customer Satisfaction' notice, to both owners and dealerships, advising them both that Ford will pay for a replacement of the original brake pads and rotors above and beyond the regular warra |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Vehicle went into 'ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE'. Problem was a failed throttle body sensor. Throttle body was replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | 'AWD MALFUNCTION' appeared on the dashboard while driving. Problem disappears after car has been left sitting overnight, but the error intermittantly has reappeared now at least four times over the last three weeks. |
| Jun | 2009 | 38000 | 100 | 'AWD MALFUNCTION' and the wrench light continued to appear after last visit. Dealer found a DTC code in the transmission, and replaced a seal on the Haldex unit as per a Ford TSB. Ford covered most of the cost under goodwill even though it out of warranty |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 40300 | 0 | Purchased vehicle used certified, but brakes vibrated. Dealer replaces the front brakes no charge. |
| Oct | 2008 | 44640 | 375 | Bad Emissions System Module was causing intermittent check engine light, not eligible for emissions warranty coverage. Replaced module to correct problem. |
| Aug | 2009 | 55800 | 0 | Transmission leak at transmission pan, pan and gasket replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 70060 | 280 | Front brake pads and rotors replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 88660 | 400 | LF control arm replaced due to a loose ball joint |
| Mar | 2013 | 97340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Wagon
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 31000 | 0 | |
| Dec | 2006 | 35000 | 0 | CVT transmission PCM module needed reprogramming to cure "excessive hunting" between 30 - 45 mph. Intermittent "beep" from driver info center at random times. No OBD codes shown and shop said they could not duplicate. |
| Jan | 2007 | 36000 | 10 | Fuel gage drops to suddenly drops to show completely empty with 1/3 of fuel left in tank. Engine stopped running stranding family on side of road. Towed to dealer who said it was out of gas and they put 5 gallons in it and it started. Tank then filled by me and found that 6.3 gallons remained in tank although reported "completely empty by de |
| Mar | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Brought in for installation of wiring harness to repair outstanding fuel gage issue. TSB 06-17-02 performed. Did not fix problem. Car returned to dealer after driving and noticed that fuel gage still didn't work. Successfull repair of fuel gage problem. One of the two screens on fuel pump was defective. |
| Jun | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | Noticeable whine at slow speed right hand turns. Also a suspension "thunk" at slow speeds going over imperfections in pavement which sounded like a worn or loose suspension part. Neither was found by the service dept. |
| Aug | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | Very noticible whine from front of vehicle during turns. I thought it could be coming from the power steering pump or rack. |
| May | 2009 | 72000 | 400 | Rear pads and rotors replaced |
| Sep | 2009 | 74000 | 100 | Instrument cluster died. Backup lights came on while driving forward. Found out that there is a TSB on this problem. New cluster was ordered. New cluster was installed. |
| Nov | 2010 | 86000 | 700 | Check Engine Light came on and OBDII code P0401 was discovered. Dealer replaced the EGR valve and installed new spark plugs while intake manifold was off the engine. |
| Dec | 2010 | 87000 | 350 | Vehicle was making a "whirling" noise when at speed on the highway that went away when making right-hand turns. Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 96300 | 877 | Defective air conditioner compressor (leaking fluid) |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 17000 | 265 | Rear pads wore VERY fast, and destroyed rotors. Wasn't noticed at last scheduled maintenance. Rotors too thin to turn, had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | transmission pan gasket leak. put in trans pan gasket. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 94000 | 75 | Sometimes jamming of gear shift at park position required some mechanical replacement. Also trunk release wouldn't release until 2nd pressing of button which was repaired. Both minor repairs. |
| Dec | 2011 | 107000 | 0 | Cleaned throttle body after the car stalled out or almost did a few times. |
| Jun | 2012 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| Ford Five Hundred in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 83000 | 4500 | Transmission was making a grinding noise; pitch changed with accelerator. The problem was diagnosed as the ball bearings in transmission falling apart. The transmission was replaced successfully. |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | 20 | The right headlight burned out. |
| Aug | 2012 | 96000 | 2000 | Rear struts were bottomed out. Rear struts were replaced, fixing the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 75000 | 768 | gage cluster would stop working |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 26000 | 0 | TSB for front suspension - noise when turning or when going over small bumps |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 60000 | 100 | Front strut mounts (TSB) All coil springs (low ride height) Front Calipers New AC Compressor, Evap, Condensor, drier, Clutch. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 75700 | 0 | Dirty throttle body causing stumbling/hard starts. Broken driver's seat heating element. |
| Apr | 2012 | 78000 | 250 | "Roof drip" water channel molding fell off. New part ordered and painted to match at dealer |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 0 | Leak in sunroof. | |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | Leak in sunroof. | |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Brakes pulsating. New rotors and calipers on front. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 34000 | 0 | Car stalling at speed. Computer recalibrated. Door latch recall. |
| Jan | 2007 | 106 | Leaky transmission casing. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Check engine light comes on until normal engine operating temperature is reached. Drivability not affected. Check engine light was due to short in defective instrument cluster. Replacing instrument cluster solved problem. |
| Nov | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | Replaced Instrument Cluster |
| Jun | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 29000 | 0 | Front stabilizer bars were loose causing front end to hit hard on bumps and make noise when hitting bumps in the road. |
| Mar | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Rear brakes premature wear. New pads, Discs turned. Rotors lubed and adjusted. |
| Feb | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | CD player jammed. |
| Mar | 2011 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 72000 | 100 | Driver's heated seat element circuit broken. Replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | After replacing instrument cluster in March 2007, the car started to exhibit "groaning" sounds from the vents when activating/closing. |
| Oct | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Issue with "groaning" of AC door actuator. On second trip issue was resolved by properly and thoroughly lubricated. issue is now resolved. |
| Mar | 2008 | 45000 | 275 | Stop light for brake back window light stopped working. repaired during trip. |
| May | 2008 | 51000 | 100 | Noticed dry "grinding" and clunking noise when turning wheel. Dealer lubed front chassis and issue was resolved. |
| Jan | 2009 | 65000 | 50 | Noticed car hesitating at start up and drop of rpm during start up. Driving normally after initial warm up. Noticeable drop in fuel milage 2-4 mpg. Took car to local oil change shop and had fuel service/injector service as I've never had it done before. |
| May | 2009 | 74000 | 300 | older issue with front steering "creaking/groaning" when turning wheels. dealer told me they talked to Ford tech, but did not specify what they did to fix issue. Issue returned later, but much less than before. |
| Sep | 2009 | 83000 | 290 | Creaking noise when turning - turned out to be cracked engine mount. part ordered and replaced. Car would surge when out of drive. Problem diagnosed as fouled ignition intake & dirty injectors.Thorough cleaning of both systems solved problem. |
| Sep | 2010 | 100000 | 365 | Noticed "heated" metal coming fom back of car. Noticed right back wheel was very hot. Took car to friend mechanic. Discovered brake caliper was sticking. Had to order new brake caliper, 2 sets of brake disks+ Brake pads. Parts cost $265.00. |
| Jun | 2011 | 127000 | 730 | AC compressor was working very weakly. Purchased a new AC compressor + parts to fix problem. Also purchased new serpentine belt for engine and had friend who is mechanic do the work. |
| Apr | 2012 | 147300 | 1200 | Front driver end "clunking" and feeling loose, especially when going over rough pavement/potholes. Took to dealer. Top of strut housing worn. Also caught leak on back axle on top of rear transaxle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 158700 | 1100 | Oil pump stopped working. Friend mechanic fixed, stated piece broke inside and blocked oil flow. Also fixed all of engine seals & replaced power steering pump that was starting to fail. Power steering pump was making "whirring" noises. Upon repair of oil pump, discovered metal shavings & leaking connection on power stering pump. replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 169000 | 400 | Vibration noticed on car. Right back rotor/caliper was sticking. Replaced both caliper and both sets of disc brakes/pads. also replaced brake disc fluid as it was getting dark. |
| Ford Five Hundred in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 66000 | 95 | Grinding of rear brake/rotor. (new brakes 3000 miles ago) resurfaced rear rotors. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 45000 | 100 | Vehicle behaved as if stuck in "low gear" (CVT) "check trans" displayed on info screen after restart. Dealer repair description:"Replace mechatronic assembly". Clean and reinstall pan along with new filter, refill with new fluid. Clear DTCs. reprogram ... |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | AWD light was on. Rear brakes and rotors replaced. |
| Mar | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Pressure switch on rear diff replaced. |
| Oct | 2008 | 25000 | 50 | Front pads only. |
| Apr | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Front stabilizer links were replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 55000 | 25 | replaced the blower motor resistor |
| Jul | 2012 | 68700 | 0 | Sway bar links |
| Oct | 2012 | 72000 | 30 | replaced pass. side door actuator.. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2005 | 0 | Fix door jam, under warranty | |
| Jul | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Reverse sensors stopped working. Bubble on dash. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 52000 | 104 | Car developed a surge above 2500 rpm. Reflashed computer with an update and issue resolved. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 51000 | 160 | Clunking noise in transmission when accelerating from 30 MPH to 50 MPH, Computers updated, but the problem still exists and is worse, if anything |
| Jun | 2009 | 59000 | 1840 | replaced valve body on transmission which eliminated the clunking and poor down-shifting we'd had for more than 2 years |
| Mar | 2011 | 75000 | 610 | Instrument cluster replaced--old one worked only intermittently and "zeroed" out frequently--TSB 06-17-9 |
| Dec | 2012 | 93000 | 130 | check engine light stayed on---computer reset |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. It was a faulty ECM. They replaced the ECM and reset the code. |
| Nov | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | Had another sensor go out on the engine. It was only about a month after it happened the first time. The brakes were faulty from the get go and mine finally got to where they had to be replaced per recall/specs. Ever since problems with the engine sensors the MPG's have taken a nose drive. Was informed that if it was not running correctly the check engine light would come on again. Told to reset the display. Still getting crappy MPG. |
| Jan | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Failure to explain sudden decrease in mpg when I'd previously been getting, I'd previously been getting upwards of 26 mpg and 28 mpg or better on the highway, now only getting 18 or 19 |
| Feb | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Declining MPG. Could not find reason. |
| Mar | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Fuel consumption at all time worst. Had lube, oil, and filters changed. Tires air pressure checked and rotated. No reason found for declining MPG. Whining noise in cabin. Could not locate. Brakes making noise upon starting in the morning. No obvious d |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 105000 | 20 | Stabilizer was broke. Bought a replacement for 18.00 at Advance Auto and did self-repair. Driver side ball joint was bad. Had to replace the whole lower arm. Brand new cost was $420. Called local junkyard and found one for $60.00. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 33000 | 370 | Rear pads and rotors completely worn away. |
| May | 2008 | 61000 | 290 | Rear pads and rotors needed replacing again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 116000 | 850 | Top motor mount Tuneup |
| Ford Five Hundred in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 37820 | 100 | Alternator Blower motor |
| May | 2010 | 43400 | 1100 | Needed to replace both pads and rotors as they had worn to an unacceptable though still driveable condition (at least for a month). |
| Aug | 2010 | 44020 | 890 | Part of my usual preventive maintenance routine...if I can not trust that my car is in optimal condition, I do not want it...hence my obsession with preventive maintenance |
| Oct | 2011 | 51640 | 100 | Driver side door lock relay was not working and was replaced. Engine mount bushing replaced-this was cause of noticeable thump when going into reverse first thing in morning and engine was cold. Both repairs were covered by ext warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | 55800 | 350 | Transmission problem was solved by updated software |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Warranty replacement of driver heat seating element. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 65000 | 483 | Heated Driver Seat element burned out and was replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 78000 | 671 | Car was occasionally stalling out at idle; replaced throttle body (idler throttle) |
| Feb | 2010 | 88000 | 900 | Replace rear brake pads, turn rotors also flush and replace transmission fluid Heated seat element replaced (3rd time this has been replaced) |
| Jun | 2010 | 92000 | 4300 | New Transmission required. Asim brand transmission began malfunctioning (hard shifting) at 88,000 miles. New (factory OEM rebuilt) transmission installed, also required a transmission mount to be replaced (mount broke due to hard shifts). |
| Jul | 2011 | 115000 | 1000 | Replacement of complete A/C unit |
| Aug | 2012 | 132300 | 400 | Check engine light came on. Catalytic Converter needed adjustment. That fixed it and the light went off. |
| Nov | 2012 | 136500 | 550 | Check Engine light came on. Cracked manifold was replaced with a new one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 25000 | 0 | Transmission failure. Rebuilt installed. |
| May | 2007 | 31000 | 100 | Computer fried! |
| Jun | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | stalling after new computer put in |
| Nov | 2007 | 39000 | 0 | Re-replaced computer |
| Mar | 2008 | 44000 | 100 | Funny transmission noise. They took it apart and put it back together and said all is well. |
| Jun | 2008 | 46000 | 250 | Durn transmission again, stopped going into Reverse. Loads of fun parking. Oil leak |
| Sep | 2008 | 49000 | 100 | Another oil leak coming from a sensor seal. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 120000 | 900 | A/C not blowing cold air very well. Replaced A/C compressor. |
| Ford Five Hundred in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 45000 | 50 | Wheel Assembly replaced |
| Sep | 2008 | 56000 | 50 | 6 disc CD changer replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 74000 | 50 | Sway bar linkage(front and rear) replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 86000 | 900 | replaced sway bar end links. Replaced passenger side lower control arm/ball joint. |
| Mar | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Five Hundred in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 34000 | 185 | Replaced engine anti roll mount bracket due to rubber mount cracked through and was integrally bonded to the aluminum bracket. Rubber mount was not replaceable without replacing entire bracket. |
| Aug | 2012 | 38000 | 150 | Fuel pressure regulator that controls the fuel pump required replacement. |
| Dec | 2012 | 40000 | 45 | Replaced spark plugs. Calls for replacing spark plugs at 100K miles. Car is 7 years old and only 36K miles. Changed spark plugs due to length of time in cylinder heads, not miles. |
| Jan | 2013 | 40000 | 50 | Front brakes making noise when applying brake. It was like pads squeaking in guides. Replaced pads, guide shims and turned rotors. Brake noise gone, brakes working like new. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Five Hundred in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 7000 | 0 | The repair involved replacing the rear brake pads (because of a poor design not because of wear and tear) and resurfacing the rotors (because of the poor pads). This procedure is outlined in a Ford service bulletin |
| May | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | The electrical cluster had to be replaced. Took the dealer one day to find the problem three days to order the parts and about 4hrs to install the new cluster. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door
6-cylinder CVT AWD
| Ford Five Hundred in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 10000 | 40 | Instrument cluster flashed on and off at different intervals. Dealer replaced instrument cluster under warranty. |
| May | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Five Hundred in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | CVT leak |
| Jun | 2007 | 18000 | 0 | turned rotors which warped before warped again. rotors were below minimum specification and completely replaced iwth new rear pads as well. |
| Sep | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | right link needed replacement |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Ford Five Hundred in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 37000 | 35 | The alternator had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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