Ford Five Hundred transmission failure problems

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NV

I own a 06 ford fivehundred and at only 100,000 miles I began experiencing really hard downshifting and sometimes complete slip from gear slamming back into gear after rolling freely for a while happens when car reaches normal running temp was told whole transmission needs to be replaced seems like almost everyone with this vehicle regardless of the year has this same problem

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Transmission · 145,753 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. While driving various speeds, it was difficult to shift gears. The contact did not notice if any warning indicators were illuminated. A mechanic determined that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 145,753.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · IA

Traveling down the interstate at 75 MPH we received a message on the message center about a failure of some sort (I don't remember what it said exactly now). We lost all acceleration of the car. We pulled over and let it sit while I looked up the error on my phone. I tried the car a bit later and it was fine. Then we kept getting the error. I took it to our ford dealer and he cleaned the throttle body...then replace it a week later when that didn't fix it. A about 2 weeks later we were getting another error about the transmission failing. It started making a terrible noise. I still owe 3200 on this car,,.and a new transmission is over 7k. Seriously?? I have read so many posts about the CVT transmission on the five hundred and other cars failing. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for passing off something like this. Now I have a 3200.00 paper weight in my driveway....and I cannot afford to buy another car. Thanks ford!!

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Transmission · 45,500 miles · CO

Check system light on. Turn off motor and light goes off intermittently. Taken to dealership and told "mechatronics unit" within transmission needs to be replaced. Only 45,000 miles on car and within 60,000 mile warranty, but over the 5 yr warranty time limit. The federal safety agency site shows systemic problems with powertrain on these vehicles.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford five hundred. The contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, the transmission failed to operate with a sudden increase of engine rpms. The vehicle was coasted down an incline and then the transmission began to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission failed and the speed dropped to 30 MPH. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · KY

2005 ford five hundred. Consumer writes in regards to hard shifting and two instrument panel lights illuminating. *tgw the consumer also stated the RPM's would race at times. The consumer went to her local dealer and a diagnostic's test revealed a problem with the pcv valve. The pcv was replaced at a cost of $ 112.95. However, it did not resolve the problem. The consumer went back to the dealer for a transmission diagnostic test, but the dealer was unable to give a definitive answer as tow hat the problem was. Ford customer service was then contacted and they informed the dealer to replace the transmission at a cost of $5000. There was also another intermittent problem where the vehicle would rev while stopped at a stop sign, or red light etc. After getting other opinions, the consumer was informed, the problem was not with the transmission. After doing some research online, the consumer discovered it was a very common occurrence with her particular make, which seemed to be a manufacturing defect.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford five hundred. While stopped with the brakes depressed, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward. The vehicle would also stall intermittently after the jerking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician replaced the transmission kit but after the repair, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the transmission failed. Upon shifting into gear, the vehicle accelerated on its own even with the brakes applied. The vehicle would then enter into fail safe mode and stall. The failure would recur upon restart. There were no lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was due to a throttle body failure. The throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · CT

5/29/2009 transmission had to be replaced at 86,000 at a cost to me of $5197.36 total. Brand new ford transmission installed warranty given of 3years 100,000miles. 6/21/2012 again transmission needs to be replaced at 150,000 4weeks after warranty expires. I understand ford has had so many problems with thuis CVT that they stopped installing them. Ford dealer commented they have had to replace so many and are surprised a recall has not occurred. Very distraught that I am going through this again.