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#93 of 182 Re: Windshield Wipers [confused3] by chuck1 Jan 17, 2008 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: confused3 (Jan 17, 2008 11:45 am) You have to buy the blades. I bought mine at one of those "National Tire and Repair" places and they cost the better part of $40.00 Ouch!!
#94 of 182 Ford Five Hundred Transmission by sboyenger Jan 18, 2008 (7:53 am)
'06 SEL, 13,000 miles, 6-speed trans. When driving up long hills where trans stays in 3rd gear and about 25 to 30 mph, there is rapid pulsing/vibration from transmission. Similar feeling to pulling a trailer with a truck where small bumps cause slight push/pull feeling in vehicle; except these pulsing/vibrations are rapid back and forth about 6 to 8 times per second. I stoped car a couple times to validate this and verify which gear. Dealer says they do not have a dynomometer or any other way to replicate problem. Any comments?
#95 of 182 Ford Five Hundred problems (alot) by sboyenger Jan 18, 2008 (8:19 am)
'06 Limited, 25,000 miles, 6-speed trans. Lots of issues, many similar to others' as well. Here they are with brevity: Steering-clunking noise from pwr steering unit when turning wheel after starting car. Bearings - Grinding noise in slow turns, e.g. turning in parking garage, sounds like bearings. Radio - several times (once witnessed by dealer) radio sounds "tinny" like early 20th century speakers, no bass sound, and unable to adjust with fade or left to right, even though sound eminated from all speakers. Sounded like child speaking from under a pillow. Dealer was stumped and hasn't said what Ford solution is. CD - in-dash 6-changer, skips in songs on smooth road; skips last second of each track - did not notice before on music discs since songs fade out, but on audio books the last few words of every track cut off. Dealer says there is a TSB but no solution yet. CD - lot of fine dust on all disks after removal and having been in player for several weeks - not typical interior dust, but very fine like fog when breathing on glass; also very high temperature of disc when ejecting after playing. Airbag light - light was on a few times in the drivers instrument lights. Nothing in passenger seat. Dealer replace Body Control Module and problem has not recurred. Drivers window - same problem as other posts: while driving, when let down (one click) a few inches and stop (one click), then click back up, window continues back down. Tried every combination of single and double clicks for up and down. No problems when vehicle parked. Dealer to replace window motor unit. What mystifies me is problem only when moving. Gas cap - plastic retaining ring/strap kept binding on cap and popping off when removing or replacing cap. Dealer replaced with different model cap assy and now ok. Rear brakes - same as others. Dealer said on national recall. Dealer replaced rotors and pads. Don't know if parts are any different though. Trunk - same as other posts: seems to stick when unlatched, tough to open, especially if hands full. Also, doesn't completely go up in cold weather. Dealer says "that's the way it is" or need to replace lifters. Would stronger lifers work?
#96 of 182 Re: Bucking at high speed [tharroun] by barnstormer64 Jan 19, 2008 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: tharroun (Jan 11, 2008 4:55 pm) When I accelerate to pass someone on th highway, the whole car "bucks" like there is bad gas or something. This happens at all speeds, but mostly at speeds over 60 mph.   Could be a fuel pump starting to go bad. Does it happen mainly when you're at a quarter-tank full or less?
#97 of 182 2005 Mercury Montego by john223 Jan 25, 2008 (10:48 am)
I heard that a recall (?) or something to that effect was out for rear brakes & rotors on the Montego and Ford 500. Anyone have any info regarding this? Replies to this message: kringwood (Feb 07, 2008 1:30 pm)
#98 of 182 Heated Seat not working by andreej Jan 25, 2008 (3:21 pm)
we bought a used 06' 500 limited about 3 weeks ago and the drivers side heated seat has stopped working. The lights on the switch still light up and the passenger side works fine. I checked the fuse (but it appears both sides are on the same fuse so that wouldn't be it anyway). It is out of warranty. I'm fairly handy with a meter and would like to do some troubleshooting myself before I bring it in to a dealer but I have no idea where to start? Has anyone had any problems with theirs? Any idea where I could find a wiring diagram for the car??   thanks!! Replies to this message: sejones3 (Nov 23, 2008 7:08 pm) 54brian (Oct 12, 2009 7:59 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2009 8:10 am)
#99 of 182 Re: 2005 Mercury Montego [john223] by kringwood Feb 07, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: john223 (Jan 25, 2008 10:48 am) Just call your Mercury dealer,just had new rear brakes put in for free fro Ford,theres a bulletin out,I dont have it avail. but its a no brainer. The brakes are made of Organic material from a distributer and are wearing quick so Fords replacing them at no cost to consumer. Just plan to hang aroun,it will take them a couple of hours to change brakes and turn the rotors.
#100 of 182 25,000 by kinkyangel Feb 16, 2008 (1:55 pm)
Have an 05 Ford 500 LTD. The first LOF I had the dash compartment lid replaced. Had a recall early on for a gas tank strap. Then at about 20,000 they replaced the brake pads when in for LOF & tire rotation.   All in all it's been a pleasant experience. Nothing major and nothing that wasn't covered by warranty.
#101 of 182 Re: Bucking at high speed [tharroun] by tharroun Apr 01, 2008 (2:33 am)
Replying to: tharroun (Jan 12, 2008 1:04 pm) The dealer told me yesterday that the problem was my transmission and they could not fix it-but they could replace it- for $5,000.   Have other owners had similar problems with the transmission in the five hundred?   Also- is replacing the transmission my only option?   Other ideas??
#102 of 182 Re: Bucking at high speed [tharroun] by beachgirl11 Apr 06, 2008 (10:51 am)
Replying to: tharroun (Jan 11, 2008 4:55 pm) I have a 2006 Five Hundred w/ 63,000 miles(company vehicle for sales-mostly local territory.) I have noticed this same "bucking" behavior, but only after traveling apx 2-3 hrs at speeds over 60mph(interstate travel.) One dealership told me they found nothing on the diagnostic test so I left & it drove fine for another month of local, low-speed travel. Then on my next long distance trip, the same thing happens after apx 2 1/2 hrs on the road. It "bucks", then loses speed(pressing the gas peddle does nothing),then the steering locks up as it is losing power. The battery & check engine light comes on at the very end. It will re-crank but then the same thing happens. A different Ford dealsership told me it was a clogged fuel filter & replaced that and sent me on my way. Then after driving 3 hrs, the same thing happened. I coasted in to a 3rd Ford dealership & that is where I am now. I was wondering if you ever found out what your problem was?? This car was great until it hit 50K miles, I have sense had a new transmission installed & this has been the next problem. Any advice??? Replies to this message: tharroun (Apr 09, 2008 4:12 pm) beachgirl11 (Apr 09, 2008 5:12 pm) tharroun (Apr 09, 2008 6:15 pm)

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