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2006 Ford Five Hundred repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Ford Five Hundred suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Five Hundred

Engine not specified

86000 mi

US $130
Replaced rear passenger side hub. 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

84000 mi

US $466
Replaced worn tie rods on left front wheel assembly. 
106000 mi

US $620
replace worn bushings  
124000 mi

US $125
Replaced right tie rod 
126000 mi

US $160
Sway bars needed links, very loose. 
197000 mi

US $1500
both control arms,battery,and two tires 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

72000 mi

US $800
Front struts replaced, tires and alignment at same time 
5000 mi knock when turning wheel to near the steering stops(greased something in front end). pass through seat latch on paasenger side needed adjustment(squeaks)(dealer couldn't reproduce noise). dash compartment door replaced. 
35000 mi

US $126
sway bar end link. 
69000 mi

US $10
Changed the upper shock mount. 
71600 mi something in the steering linkage 
72413 mi

US $100
inspected and found loose sway bar links - replaced. L lInk and R link - customer paid ESP deductible 
80000 mi

US $900
Replace Rear End Links due to wear 
26000 mi also greased wheel stops due to squeaking. 
78000 mi

US $300
Replaced on both wheels in front 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

182000 mi

US $250
Leaking power steering rack 
75000 mi

US $200
Linkages on rear were broken; replaced. 
66300 mi

US $30
Replaced stabilizer end link that was making a rattle while going over bumps.  
12000 mi Groan or squeak during turns. Greased steering stops. 
14890 mi Steering stops groaning. Replaced under warranty. Groan or squeak during turns. Replaced steering stops. 
19000 mi Steering stops required greasing, even though they had been replaced about 6 months prior. 
30000 mi REAR SHOCKS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. FORD DEALERSHIP TECH DETERMINED THEY WERE WORN OUT AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred Suspension Problems

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