On jan 8, 2009, I had traveled approximately 1050 miles from oklahoma to ohio. While in ohio, 6 inches of snow had fallen, and the roads were slick with snow and ice. In preparing for my return trip on jan 11, the traction control and ABS warning lights came on, and there was a significant change in control and braking in the vehicle. Upon driving further, the transmission warning light came on, and the vehicle went into reverse with a huge "bang" sound and vibration. The vehicle's CVT transmission would not change gears in drive when the transmission light was illuminated. Upon turning the vehicle off, and back on, all lights would go off, and come back on within 5 minutes. After the 6th restart, the check engine light came on as well. The transmission light, after a few restarts, did not come back on. However, the ABS, traction control and check engine lights stayed on for approximately 650 miles. After that time, all lights went out, but the rpms went from 2000 to 3500 on their own while the vehicle was in cruise control on a flat road. That corrected itself about 100 miles later. Upon taking the vehicle to a dealer on my return, they told me that since no lights were on, and the vehicle was now acting normally, they could not duplicate the problem. My factory warranty expires in 14 days, and I am not sure if I'll be able to duplicate the problem to the dealer by that time. The service department blamed the malfunction on the cold weather and the snow, but the awd vehicle with traction control was, to my knowledge, manufactured to deal with snow and cold weather. One does not need awd, traction control or ABS during dry, warm days.
2006 Ford Five Hundred transmission complaints
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We have a 2006 ford 500 which had the CVT transmission replaced after 4 weeks. The transmission continues to have a significant delay in engaging in reverse. My wife and daughter did not wait until the transmission engaged and have on occasion lurched backwards almost running over her little brother. With the front of the car on a decline the car will roll forward when in reverse until it engages and the user depresses the throttle. Olathe ford and a factory rep. Inspected the vehicle and supposedly the vehicle is within specs. I don't think so, the car also whines when turning corners. I think the CVT transmission is out of specs. Ford doesn't use it anymore, nor do I want to. I have had many fords, this will be my last if this isn't resolved to my satisfaction. The car also has the instrument cluster which intermittently goes out, windshield leaks water and air. Answer soon, I am going to bbb, the federal safety agency and kansas consumer protection. This car is a lemon, I want a working one.
Starting aroung 37,500 I've had 8 failures while driving car cuts off and I had to turn ignition off and on for car to worked right at the time I did not realized it was a transmission problem. Today 9/10/2007 had car checked out and sevice technician advised to replace mechtronic valve body replace for a cost of $1,900.00 I declined. I advised service rep to reprogrammed PCM to latest calibration. *tr updated 01-14-08. *kb updated 12/12/07.
Transmission had to be rebuilt. Power input shaft and bearings failed resulting in the need for a $5,078.60 repair.
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