Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unintentionally lost power. In addition, the transmission fault and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the speedometer only showed that the vehicle was traveling 20 MPH. Afterwards, the vehicle would accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to key hyundai of salem (470 s broadway, salem, nh 03079, (603) 841-3099) where the contact was informed that the throttle body was full of carbon and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
2007 Ford 500 transmission problems
11 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 83,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 30%
- typical mileage
- 83,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Ford 500 transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Ford 500 transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 Ford 500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We experience the doors opening light coming on saying doors are a jar. Rpms rev up in the car will pull forward at a stop. Passenger seat belt will open. Transmission will show slowing in shifting gears. The AC will experience shutting off during hot temperature no cool air will flow through vents.
Car starts surging when stopped at a light or when idle. Rpm's jump up and down to one and below. If foot is not on the brake all the way car wants to lunge forward. Even when letting off the brake to go forward you have to be careful that the car in front is far enough away. Under previous recall ford cleaned the throttle body and it did not change a thing. This has been going on since july 2015.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that when shifting gears, the vehicle surged forward intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle on a decline, it did not shift out of the drive position. The contact stated that bricks had to be placed behind the rear tires in order for the vehicle not to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Whenever I put the car into drive or reverse, the car jerks very violently. I have to keep my foot on the brake when I am shifting into drive or reverse in fear of jerking and hitting someone or another car. It launching forward too. I have taken it to capital ford before and they told me it is nothing wrong but I am not a fool something is definitely wrong. I have spoken to other people who have 500's and they have told me they experienced the same exact issue.
When car is at a low rate of speed, pulling into parking space and correcting steering wheel car lunges forward! Without foot being on gas pedal!! The same goes for reverse there is a extreme surge when the steering wheel is turned sharply to back up! Once again foot is not on gas! If I don't have foot on brake there would have been numerous accidents in both situations ! What I have noticed is this only happens when the air conditioner is on. I have looked at other complaints on here and there seems to be at least one ore person who has the same issue!
At low speed, wile trying to park the car it will suddenly surge making parking risky even when my foot is on the brake. I almost hit another car several times. A valet once told me "you better get that car fixed" when I shift from park to reverse it sometimes acts like the RPM's increase without my pushing on the gas pedal.
Just bought this car- on several occasions, have put car into gear, reverse or forward, there is a hesitation and then a lurch forward/reverse. If I did not have my foot on the brake, would have gone into my garage cabinets this is dangerous and should be corrected. Also, poor acceleration and loud.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford 500. The contact stated that the vehicle would idle hard and a loud noise was heard from the transmission while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the entire transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 12/20/13*cn updated 12/26/13
Questions about the 2007 Ford 500 transmission
Does the 2007 Ford 500 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 2007 Ford 500, 30% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford 500 transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 83,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford 500 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford 500 have bad transmission?
The Ford 500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (28 complaints), 2006 (20 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).
Other 2007 Ford 500 problems
Acceleration 8Engine 8Electrical 7Fuel system 4Lights 2Seats 2Airbags 1Body 1Brakes 1Driver assistance 1Steering 1Suspension 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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