2005 Ford Five Hundred: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 8, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · IN

While driving the front end suspension slips, bounces up and down very harshly, tires slip, squeak, and slide in an hard to control way, sometimes into oncoming traffic when in slightly damp conditions an on roads with any amount of bumps, to the point that I need to drive extremely slow to avoid danger which in turn puts my and my passengers and my kids in danger by goin to slow in regards to the traffic around us. When hitting relatively small bumps the suspension bounces the car severely up and down and across the road into harms way.

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 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 Jun 26, 2010 · Body · 41,259 miles · 00

Driving our ford five hundred 2005 sel at 30 miles per hour my wife and felt a sudden crack on the drivers right rear side. I stopped the car and saw that the position of the tire was not adequate and suspected a damper situation, not so. Luckily we were 5 blocks away of a friendly ford dealer, we drove with painfully squeaking tire there and when inspected the rear cross member had a crack where the welding of the adjusting camber caster is. We thanked the lord we were not on the highway as it would have been certain death. I know this is a structural failure as is the whole rear cross member part and believe is sufficient for a recall of all ford five hundred ford the car has only 55,000 miles an is a 2005 sel model.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · AZ

I was driving my vehicle on a city road doing 30mph when the car made a horrible exploding sound. After that point the car was making numerous grinding noises and would not accelerate. I stopped and had the car towed. The dealer told me it was electronic and wanted $1800 to fix it, but would not guarantee that it would fix the car. I got a second opinion and they showed me the inside of the transmission which was in shrapnel sized pieces. The damage was obviously not electronic. The vehicle is out of warranty by time but only has 33k miles on it. I am 70+ years old and have never driven the vehicle in any way that could cause this type of damage. I have spoken to several dealers and to ford customer service and no one will help me. The repair is over $6000 and I have no guarantees that it will not happen again. There is an obvious massive mechanical defect in the vehicle that needs to be investigated. I have seen numerous complaints on this transmission yet ford does not seem to acknowledge the problem even after saturn had the same problems on a similar transmission.

Filed Nov 7, 2008 · Brakes · 42,469 miles · NC

2005 ford 500 rear brake problem. At 42,469 miles a grinding noise came from the rear of the car. Both rear rotors and pads were damaged and needed to be replaced. The front brakes were not worn. Ford does not pay to correct this which is evidently a design problem.

Filed Feb 6, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 44,444 miles · IL

Purchased my 500 9/05 it only had 5 miles on it. 6 months later loud explosion in engine which began to leak some sort of fluid got the car towed to dealer purchased was told A/C leaking oil and they had to replace the manifold I wasn't even using the A/C was march!!! My dash console had to be replaced since it was defective and the computer also had to be reprogrammed since the car wouldn't start in 30 degree weather this happened in jan06......my fuel straps were replaced due to recall and my door locks were replaced due to recall and I had 22k miles when the back brakes began making a terrible grinding noise when backing up took to dealer said that although car is under warranty brakes are under wear and tear and would not be covered now which didn't make any sense since the front brakes were good how could back brakes go bad before front brakes unless you only drive your car in reverse????? I paid the $400 to fix since was informed 500 rotors cant be turned ever will always have to purchase new ones......then 6 months later brakes were recalled and I did request refund which I did receive. However I now have 44k no longer have warranty since expired and I didn't buy extended warranty brought car in to ford since transmission light was turning on and off along with the traction control light then had trans censor replaced was told that was problem then 2 days later light still turning on and car will not reverse took into dealer again was told trans axle broke in half and need new trans which costs $5300 car is only work 9k!!!! Ford company said they will offer assistance only of 3k since out of warranty they also informed me that had I purchased the extended warranty I would only be paying $100 nothing like throwing that in your face. I have no choice but to pay it need a car and am a single parent of 2. Also back doors trim is coming apart passenger since is completely rotted out.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle's two rear rotors have failed. She had both of them replaced along with the brake pads. The dealer stated that there was a groove in the rear rotors due to a design flaw that ford has just recently noticed in the ford five hundreds and freestyles. The contact heard a loud grinding noise when driving in reverse. Ford stated that the vendor of the parts is for the failure. The contact also notified the better business bureau. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 40,400 and failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Brakes, Locks · 38,585 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. On march 26, 2007, the contact had the rear brakes on his vehicle checked and was told by the mechanic that the brakes were in good condition. On may 10, 2007, the brakes began to fail. While driving 35 MPH under normal conditions, the contact heard the rear brakes grinding metal to metal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the rear rotors and brake pads. The contact has the rear rotors to show the unusual wear. The contact also has the repair orders from both repairs. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 38,585. The dealer stated that the recall for this car was performed on the latch of the door for this vehicle. Updated 06/06/07

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Brakes · 34,900 miles · MA

Tl* - the contact has a 2005 ford 500 with an odometer reading of 34900 miles and his rear break pads have worn out. The contact heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and found that his rear break pads are grinding into the rotors, but his front break pads are less than half way warn. The contact stated that there is service bulletin (06-22-17) from ford which states that defective materials used on the rear break pads. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (webster dudley lincoln mercury) and they stated that he was not covered by ford and he would have to pay for the repair. The contact also called ford and stated that it is a wear item and is no longer covered.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Brakes · 15,015 miles · DC

Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated when the vehicle was parked for an extended period the brake pads fail when restarting the vehicle. The vehicle had been parked for eleven days when the incident occurred. The contact was driving 65 MPH and could hear the sound of metal grinding on metal when attempting to apply the brakes, it was also very difficult to stop the vehicle. Ford agrees that the incident occurred due to premature wear on the vehicle. The dealer stated the contact was liable for the repair cost. The contact maintained thiswas not a wear issue instead itwas a safety/failure issue. Ford refused to reimburse the contact, but advised the contact it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. Ford redesigned the brake pads due to this incident. Ford stated rust appears on the brake pads after being parked for an extended time. The contact's vehicle was inspected prior to the incident and there was no evidence of brake problems at the time. The contact referenced ford bulletin # 06-22-17.