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Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Maintenance & Repair

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#123 of 182 Re: Problem with my power seat [kandrews12345] by kdmedic1745 Aug 08, 2008 (3:37 am)
Replying to: kandrews12345 (Aug 05, 2007 8:25 pm) Sounds like a loose wire harness connector or connection.
#124 of 182 Trunk release, antenna in 2006 Mercury Montego by abcde6 Sep 05, 2008 (12:49 am)
I recently purchased a used 06 Montego with 10k miles. I am enjoying the car but have noticed a minor problem, also noted in an earlier post. The trunk release does not always completely "let go." About 50% of the time I'll have to attempt the release 2-3 times before it works. Any solution/suggestion?   Also, are there any aftermarket replacements for the dorky stick antenna on the car? I noticed the '08 Taurus/Sable does not have a stick antenna.
#125 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred Vibration [charlescurtis] by oldasdirt Sep 26, 2008 (8:37 am)
Replying to: charlescurtis (May 18, 2006 4:33 am) My 2005 five hundred started vibrating at 40 mph with 50,000 miles on Pirelli P6 tires. Most noticeable in the stearing and floorpan. Dealer said to check it out again after new tires were installed, the Pirellis were cupping. Replaced with Goodyear Assurance Comfortread M+S. Still vibrates at 40 MPH. Very annoying. Tires otherwise are quiet and comfortable compared to the Pirellis. Also have the dreaded bubble in the lid in the center of the dash. Replies to this message: diecast61 (Oct 10, 2008 1:17 pm)
#126 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Problems & Solutions [KarenS] by grfxgdss63 Sep 27, 2008 (7:19 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 24, 2006 11:14 am) I have a '06 Five Hundred. Last week after I went to wash it, about 15 minutes later the Gas Cap Warning Light came on. I checked the manual and it said the gas cap may be loose and to check it. I did and the light remained on. Yesterday, I purchased a new gas cap from the dealership hoping that the light would go off and the service technician said to give it about 10-20 miles time for the computer to reset itself. I've gone at least that far and the light still remains on. The technician said it isn't likely there is a vacuum leak, so I'm giving it a couple more days before I take the car in to get it checked out.   Any ideas?   Lorrie
#127 of 182 computer module by arondo Oct 04, 2008 (4:37 pm)
I purchased a used 2005 500 and there is no key pad code in the glove box. Need to locate computer module, any idea where that might be?
#128 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred Vibration [oldasdirt] by diecast61 Oct 10, 2008 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: oldasdirt (Sep 26, 2008 8:37 am) Try a 4 wheel alignment. If your tires are cupped - you have a suspension problem.
#129 of 182 Ford 500 Premature Rear Brake Pad Wear by jwry Nov 02, 2008 (9:21 pm)
Mine is a 2006. Like all owners, I got the recall notice and found the rear brake pads worn out at 33,000 miles. They were replaced free (& did not need rotors.) I have had new cars from 1973 thru today and NEVER wore out brake pads in under 80 to 90,000 miles. I am easy on brakes. The Ford story on the recall is not believable at all: They claim "some" of the pads were "swollen due to exposure to moisture" which is BULL. All brake pads are "exposed to moisture!" Clearly there is some design problem that causes these to wear out prematurely. I have these questions:   1) Any idea what the truth is about the problem? 2) Anyone had the rear pads replaced and found the replacements to wear out just as fast as the originals OR did the replacements last longer ? 3) Any user history/comments on the life of the front pads ? Replies to this message: llama436 (Nov 07, 2008 6:54 pm)
#130 of 182 Re: Ford 500 Premature Rear Brake Pad Wear [jwry] by llama436 Nov 07, 2008 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: jwry (Nov 02, 2008 9:21 pm) My pads on my Mercury Montego were replaced by the recall at 21000 miles in September 2007. Now its November 2008, I have 47000 miles and they say the pads and rotors need to be replaced! Some things not right. Anyone else had this problem? Ford says must be my driving! Also pads last only 18000 - 30000 miles today - I do not believe this. I never had a problem like this on others cars I have owned. Wonder what they are hiding!
#131 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Problems & Solutions [zhuge] by venture08 Nov 17, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: zhuge (Oct 18, 2006 6:48 pm) Hi, Zhuge:   I just purchased a used 2006 Ford 500 SEL with 11,000 miles on it, and have already experienced two of the three issues that you mentioned. I also hear a grinding sound as I back out of my driveway, when I apply the brake. After reading a few other replies, I'm agreeing with the cheap-o rear brake pad response, and, I looked at my back wheel and did see way more brake dust than the front, so, hopefully this will go away when I replace the pads with better, ceramic ones. . I haven't heard the "passenger side annoying vibration" yet but will pay attention when driving around the city and on the highway. The "lunging forward" problem was pretty scary. I stopped at a light, put full pressure on the brakes, and the engine accelerated like it was trying to override the brakes. I put the car in neutral and back into drive, and it idled normally after that. I'm not mechanically minded, but I can't help but wonder if it's a case of not letting the car warm up for a couple minutes after just starting it. I have a habit of starting the engine and off I go, but now I'm taking a few minutes to let the car warm up and let the idle speed adjust, and, so far, the problem has not repeated. Honestly, I thought my big feet were somehow pressing on the brake and touching the accelerator at the same time. Pretty scary stuff, especially after everyone I talked to suggested that if I'm going to buy a used car, to buy a Japanese one. Also, I need to get used to parking this beast in crowded parking spots. I'm used to smaller cars, and the 500 is a vehicle that can't be "whipped right into a tight parking space". To each his or her own, I suppose. Beyond the initial problems, this is truly a beautiful, spacious, great riding car. I'll hope for the best.
#132 of 182 Re: Heated Seat not working [andreej] by sejones3 Nov 23, 2008 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: andreej (Jan 25, 2008 3:21 pm) I have the same problem with my 500 limited. Found that there is a service bulletin on this as the wire to the heating element was misrouted causing the solder joint to break at the element. I found the break and repaired, but the heater still does not work. More troubleshooting later. Did you ever get yours repaired? Replies to this message: 54brian (Oct 12, 2009 7:59 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2009 8:10 am)

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