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#21 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred Vibration [dill] by user777 Oct 16, 2006 (4:45 am)
Replying to: dill (Oct 11, 2006 4:23 am) perhaps you meant "hunter" and a road force balancing machine? http://www.hunter.com/pub/company/news/press/archive/prGSP9700.htm http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/technical/4202T/5THEO004.cfm
#22 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Problems & Solutions [KarenS] by zhuge Oct 18, 2006 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 24, 2006 11:14 am) I bought a 2006 Five Hundred SEL at the end of July and I now have 2700 miles on it (mid-October). So far, I've had three issues -- I have the annoying rattle that someone else mentioned that seems to come from the passenger's side.   In addition, when I first back out of my driveway in the morning, I have a terrible grinding sound while braking. I took it to the dealer and they said there was a TSB out on the problem that recommends being sure to engage the parking brake while parked. So, I'll see how that works out.   The most serious issue is also a very sporadic one. Occassionally when I come up to a stop light, the car begins to have a surging in the engine when I begin to brake. As I'm sitting stopped, it's surging enough to cause the entire car to vibrate *badly*. Then, when I come out of the stop, the car will stutter as if it's about to go dead (although it has not yet). When I took it in, the dealer could not replicate the problem, so I still haven't had a resolution to the problem. I thought it could be a case of bad gas, so I began fueling up at a different gas station, but the problem still exists. Replies to this message: djm2 (Jan 18, 2007 8:50 am) xeg (Dec 15, 2007 2:21 pm) venture08 (Nov 17, 2008 6:09 am)
#23 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Problems & Solutions [jbentkowski] by automotive2 Dec 23, 2006 (5:25 am)
Replying to: jbentkowski (Oct 10, 2006 3:56 pm) Regarding the rear brakes on the 500. I am a A automotive parts salesman (35yrs). It seems the rear brake pads are undersized for the size of this vehicle. Also Ford is useing what is called "organic" pads on the entire vehicle. These will work well, however they are what we call in the trade a very dirty ( look at your nice rims ) pad. The life of this type of brake pad is low ( 18 to 20000 ) miles. Suggest replacing same with a quality ceramic disc pad, this will give Much longer life and be a very clean to your wheel change. Replies to this message: gordon59 (Dec 25, 2006 7:26 pm)
#24 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Problems & Solutions [automotive2] by gordon59 Dec 25, 2006 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: automotive2 (Dec 23, 2006 5:25 am) I replaced my back brakes at 20K also. Not at the dealership but at a reputable goodyear dealership and was told the same. They used a quality ceramic disc pad and I am not having any of the bad brake dust on the back wheels like with the original pads (or grinding noise). I was surprised the back pads wore out before the front. Every car I've owned before the front wore out first and would have brake dust.
#25 of 182 Brakes and Trunk latch design problems by plazar3 Jan 06, 2007 (2:01 pm)
Generally love our 2005 Montego. Lots of room and 30mpg+ between Baton Rouge and Houston, routinely. two engineering flaws of note:   Rear Brakes wearing out fast. Brakes worked at 17k miles and again at 12 kmiles. Service is installing ceramic brakes as per TSB from FoMoCo. We will see.   Trunk latch has never worked right, service can't fix it and FoMoCo does not seem to have a TSB on it. When you pop the lid (remote or dash button) the latch does not completely let go, like a burr or something is holding it. It is actually hurting my wife's arm as when she goes to open it thinking it is released, it is not without a firm tug. The trunk ought to rise a little. Anyone have a known solution?   The final complaint is minor but noticable: sheet metal/finish a little more vulnerable to parking lot damage than I would like.
#26 of 182 Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Problems & Solutions [zhuge] by djm2 Jan 18, 2007 (8:50 am)
Replying to: zhuge (Oct 18, 2006 6:48 pm) Hi Zhuge:    Here is the important question dealing with dealer service. How come, the dealer never can "replicate the problem," but the owner can drive five blocks away from the dealer's service department, and the problem appears? It must be Magic!!!!!    I am in the process of making a purchasing decision between a Ford 500 and a Chevrolet Impala LT2. I like the Ford 500 more, but the brake issue has me concerned! Small Ford dealers, in my part of the country, that have been in business for years, have closed their doors. I am concerned that I will not be able to get "quality service," because the remaining dealerships will be over run with service customers. The LT2 Impala is starting to look like the final choice! ----- Best regards. ---- Dwayne
#28 of 182 Ford five hundred AWD CVT Transmission by jog4 Jan 18, 2007 (10:14 pm)
Went to dealer to have transmission flushed 30000 miles maintance. Dealer said cost is three hundred Fluid for the cvt is expensive.Has anyone else priced the flush. Replies to this message: djm2 (Jan 19, 2007 7:13 am) ncsportsfan57 (Aug 01, 2007 8:17 am)
#29 of 182 Re: Ford five hundred AWD CVT Transmission [jog4] by djm2 Jan 19, 2007 (7:13 am)
Replying to: jog4 (Jan 18, 2007 10:14 pm) Hi jog4:    Does this transmission have a fluid pan on the bottom of the transmission case, like the older transmissions?--- If so, I would rather "drop the pan" to remove the trans fluid, rather than having the transmission flushed! From what I have been reading, (transmission flushing equipment and the process), can damage a trans.. Only used the manufacturer's fluid in any transmission. Do not use aftermarket fluid! Best regards. ----Dwayne
#30 of 182 CVT maintenance interval is 60k by mschmal Jan 19, 2007 (7:38 am)
You were "upsold" the maintenance interval on the CVT is 60,000 miles. Also its just a change, flush is not specified. (the high presure filter has to be changed also)   You can customize a scheduled maintainence for your specific Ford, based on your driving habits, by visiting www.fleet.ford.com Use the maintenance tab.   Mark. Replies to this message: barnstormer64 (Jan 19, 2007 5:12 pm) jog4 (Jan 19, 2007 10:12 pm)

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