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Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego Maintenance & Repair

256 messages,  Last post on Feb 03, 2013 at 9:15 PM

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#247 of 256 Re: 06 Ford 500 transmission [jzelaya] by fivehundred

Jun 21, 2012 (10:50 am)

Replying to: jzelaya (Jan 02, 2012 11:47 am)
Do you still have your Ford 500? Have you noticed bubbles/rust coming through on the hood in the very front?
 
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#248 of 256 2006 montego awd by protection

Jul 06, 2012 (4:25 pm)

HI I just purchased a 2006 Montego, now I notice a vacuum line hanging up near the throttle body. it has a formed 90 degree bend on the end. the other end runs back to the firewall and connects to metal connector - possibly on the trans. I can't figure out where this hose connects. does someone have a minute to take a photo of the engine bay? Not sure how I can re-pay but I would appreciate it. thanks

#249 of 256 Re: 2005 Ford Five Hundred Instrument Cluster [rodermann] by jdchic

Jul 12, 2012 (7:11 am)

Replying to: rodermann (May 14, 2010 2:23 pm)
My 2005 Montego is doing the same- instrument panel goes blank when I turn on the ignition. When the problem first started, it was "hit or miss" as to when they would work or not. Now, the panel does not work at all. When this occurs the AC is also out. The reverse lights are continually on while driving. I've had other drivers at a stop light point this fact out and say I should get it fixed. Beside having to guess at the speed I'm traveling, not knowing how much fuel I have, not having AC, not knowing if the airbag is working or not, and having my reverse lights on I feel safe in the car.
 
Ford's TSB 06-17-9, which supersedes the TSB 06-6-2 describes the issues as "very temporary intermittent condition". HARDLY! Reading the myriad of postings from Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego owners both here and at the NHTSA site http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/index.cfm- this is a well documented, common issue affecting the safety and finances of many FORD/MERCURY owners. I would love to see a recall on these cars because of this is a widespread issue and is a common defect.

#250 of 256 Re: Ford 500 Throttle Problems [millieh] by fivehundred

Jul 12, 2012 (7:29 am)

Replying to: millieh (Nov 16, 2011 8:33 pm)
Have you noticed the paint job on the hood peeling off?

#251 of 256 Re: 2005 Ford Five Hundred Instrument Cluster [jdchic] by fivehundred

Jul 12, 2012 (7:31 am)

Replying to: jdchic (Jul 12, 2012 7:11 am)
How about the paint job on the hood? Mine is peeling off and I've fought with Ford and they seem to think I'm in a million. But, every 500 or Mercury Montego I've seen or know of has the same problem. I'm telling everyone to check their hood. File a complaint to Ford please.

#252 of 256 Re: 2006 montego awd [protection] by kagoo

Jul 21, 2012 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: protection (Jul 06, 2012 4:25 pm)
I just took apart the air intake to clean my 2005 Ford Five Hundred (basically same car as yours) and when re-assembling I saw this same hose and thought I missed something. I've rechecked all my steps and do not recall disconnecting it so I think it's there by design but have no idea the function.

#253 of 256 Rear Strut installation by cobroncomas

Jul 23, 2012 (4:41 pm)

Tried to replace the rear struts on Ford 500 (2005) and can't get the lower mount to line up again with the new strut. Isthere a trick I am missing?

#254 of 256 Ford Five hundred pulling when accelerating by bigbillblood

Feb 03, 2013 (6:59 pm)

I have a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. My car pulls to one side when i accelerate. it pulls no matter how fast i accelerate and when i let off it straightens out. tire pressure good and car aligned. the boots around the axles seem to be ok. i did notice a motor mount or transmission mount coming from topp of trans to top of engine compartment in center has a bushing that is bad. could this cause my car to pull? i also have a rattling noise in the right front. evrything seems to be tight. help please hard to drive when the car pulls evrytime i accelerate...

#255 of 256 Is your car the FWD or AWD model? by evan500

Feb 03, 2013 (9:11 pm)

i no longer have my Five Hundred (2005, FWD) but i did notice that under hard acceleration, especially with the traction control off, the car does pull to the right slightly. in your case, its probably multiple symptoms, could be bad alignment, could be different tires on either side? uneven tread wear? brake issues on the side that it pulls to? i know the FWD model uses a Limited Slip Differential, and with TCS off, only the right side gets power so maybe your Diff is in need of service due to a leak or damage. Hopefully it wont need to be replaced as in FWD cars, the diff is part of the transmission. Good luck!

#256 of 256 Re: 06 Ford 500 transmission [debih1961] by evan500

Feb 03, 2013 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: debih1961 (Dec 31, 2011 10:20 am)
so you have AWD then? only all wheel drive Five Hundred's have the CVT
in my Five Hundred, i had the FWD one so i just had the 6 speed auto and i found it to be very reliable. didnt have engine problems until 150k miles and then i traded it in for my current car. I miss the Five Hundred every day though

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