turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
68000 mi | Dealer has yet to diagnose a clunking occurring in the left front, though I was able to replicate it on my last visit. Only happens during right hand turns. Sounds like stabilizer link but they can't find it. |
88000 mi US $750 |
Tire dealer replaced all 4 struts and shocks. Left front was leaking, car had 85,000 miles so I opted to do all 4. This was the source of the undiagnosed clunk from LF. |
131000 mi | Steering was binding, would not spin freely. Dealer replaced complete rack & pinion assembly w/ inner tie rods ends under extended warranty. |
132200 mi US $100 |
Replaced both rear lateral links, R & L sides. Caused vibration in body, sloppy handling. |
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
36000 mi US $350 |
Replaced left tie rod end Replaced left tie rod end |
132000 mi US $350 |
Lower control arms and tran torsion link |
38000 mi | Humming noise at highways speeds from front right. Vibrations was present as well. Dealer diagnosed it as a bad wheel bearing and replaced the hub assembly under warranty. |
10000 mi | Squeak/grinding coming from front suspension over speed bumps. Dealer noticed wear in the swaybar bushings and ordered new bushings. Ford said it would take one month for dealer to receive bushings. |
10000 mi | Installed new bushings. |
43000 mi US $340 |
Shock absorber leaking and soft. Replaced rear shocks. |
35300 mi | Steering rack developed clunking noise, replaced under warranty |