2005 Ford Five Hundred brakes problems

Filed May 18, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,000 miles · MA

I dont feel safe driving my car I put 2000 dollars of work and still do not feel save.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 74,000 miles · TN

Tried to pull out on to hwy. The fail safe light came on and shut down engine. Could not steer or control car at all, was very close to having a bad accident.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 95,000 miles · MD

While stuck in rush hour traffic, car was at a complete stop at a red light. When trying to let off the gas, the car lurched forward almost plowing into the car in front of me. This occurred on 06/20/2012. During summer 2011, this same type of behavior occurred 4 different times. The entire process begins with the car being at a complete stop, then when letting off the gas, the car's engine rev's and the car lurches forward requiring the driver to slam on the breaks from hitting other drivers/pedestrians. When the vehicle does this lurching forward motion, several red lights come on the instrument panel and also the computer reads an error of "failsafe engine mode". Power steering, power brakes have been lost while this event occurs as well. Seems as if it could be affected by warmer weather because I have owned the vehicle two years and have only had this happen during warmer (90 degree or more) weather. During summer 2011, two occurrences happened that also almost caused collisions. The first time was on a summer night in a parking garage. As I was coming into a stop in a parking space, the engine lurched forward and came approximately 4-5 inches from hitting a concrete wall. During the other occurrence, I was stopping at a red light and came close to running over a pedestrian due to lurching from car. When car enters "failsafe engine mode' and lurches forward, car must be parked and restarted for the vehicle to run normally again. Also, it only happens at low speeds (I.e. When slowing the car below 5 MPH or first beginning to accelerate the car while still below 5 MPH). Other owners that have experienced this same issue can be found here: http://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9366 and also: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/ford/five+hundred/10439966

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 12,500 miles · CA

We bought my car in july 2011, its was garaged by the 1st owner so it was like brand new!! Low miles just 12,850 , start what now seems to be the endless drives in a rental car and with empty wallets totaling now approx; close to an additional $3,500 now in repairs from the battery in aug 2011 to now to having the throttle being replace along with a set if tires and the 2nd set of both rear and front brakes in less then a year , all due to the consent stopping and going of the car by hitting the brakes too much and having to accelerate, because the car would while tempting to pull out of my garage at what should of been a mere 3miles per hour; resulted in flying backwards suddenly while foot was applying pressure on the brakes to keep from mowing down my teenage son at 15 miles a hour on its own with the mp rising rapidly , was the scare of my life!!!! Please someone recall this car , before someone really does get killed or hurt!!! As of today the total this time to repair my car is at a total if$ 1,585.00; to replace the throttle and tires & brakes again, and ford wouldn't even comp, us a rental car this time on our 5 trip down to the service dept of ford!!!!

Filed Mar 26, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 47,000 miles · AL

I own a 2005 ford 500. I have had to have the right passenger front ball joint tightened several times. The local ford dealer does not what is causing this issue. The ball joint becomes loose cause the front end to come out of alignment and will jerk the car across the highway.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Brakes · 76,400 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact was driving approximately 2 MPH in the driveway. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal, a loud grinding noise sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis; and the brake lining kit was replaced under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer. The identical failure occurred three years later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rotors and brake lining kit were replaced. The failure mileage was 76,400. Updated 02/17/11*lj updated 05/02/11

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Body, Brakes · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While driving approximately 5 MPH pressure was applied to the brake pedal and she could hear a squeaking noise in the brakes. The failure began to occur more frequently when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. She was notified by the manufacturer of an unknown brake recall so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure continued to occur. While the vehicle was parked she opened the front passenger side door and noticed water leaking from the bottom of the door panel. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure but she installed window rain guards on all four windows. The failure continued to occur. While driving approximately 35 MPH she could feel the vehicle shaking in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the oem motor mount and bracket were replaced. The failure had not recurred. She also stated that while the vehicle was parked she turned on the air conditioner but there was only minor air flow coming through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a new compressor and expansion valve were installed. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/23/10*lj the blend door motor was replaced. Updated 04/06/11 updated 05/26/11 *bf updated 05/31/11

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Brakes · VA

Hi, I have a 2005 ford five hundred while driving one day about a month ago I heard this noise when I press the brake pedal,I didn't think it to be nothing, but it felt like a stuggle to stop and the noise get worst it feels like the cables of the brake line are to tight and evertime I step on the brakes it makes a creeking sound, a few day ago I took the car in to have the noise check I found out that it was the brake booster and master cylinder and was told it was no need to have it fix because the noise would only come back and that the estimated cost to repair was around $1345.99. I contact the ford corp., by e-mail and recieved a reponse and was told that there was no recall or warrant on this part in other words they could not help. I hope that you can help because I'm afraid of the safety for others and my family. Thank you

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While washing the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear brakes were hotter than the front brakes and they began making a squeaky noise when applied at any speed. The failure mileage was 14000 and the current mileage was 86000.

Filed Feb 27, 2009 · Brakes · 83,235 miles · MD

I recently took my car in for an oil change and tire rotation only to be advised that I needed rear brake rotors, rear brake pads and brake fluid flush. This is the third time I've replaced the brakes on this vehicle. The vehicle has approx. 83,000 miles on it and I live in the suburbs. I argue with the service tech's every time they insist that the brakes need to be replaced. I can't believe that a car can go through so many brakes in such a short period of time.