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2005 Ford Five Hundred repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 154 repairs.
2005 Ford Five Hundred suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Five Hundred
Engine not specified
| 21000 mi | creaking noise when you turn the wheel hard, like when pulling into a parking spot |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD
| 44000 mi | Front stabilizer links were replaced |
| 68700 mi | Sway bar links |
| 81300 mi US $35 |
replaced outer tie rod... |
| 92000 mi | Rear sway bar links..Bottom nut was east to remove ,but the upper part ot the swat bar was a pain..I had to hacksaw the stud off..After that very easy..Parts at rockauto about 20.00 for the pair... |
| 95000 mi US $220 |
Replaced front strut mounts and front struts |
| 86500 mi US $175 |
Replaced both control arms along with outer tie rod ends... |
| 114000 mi US $50 |
replaced both sway bar links along with an outer tie rod that was 1 year old |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Front strut mounts (TSB) All coil springs (low ride height) |
| 29000 mi | Front stabilizer bars were loose causing front end to hit hard on bumps and make noise when hitting bumps in the road. |
| 94800 mi US $2000 |
Rear struts were bottomed out. Rear struts were replaced, fixing the problem. |
| 128400 mi US $1200 |
Rusted out ball joint caused something to rub together in the suspension. Replaced joint and affected parts, as well as two tires and brake pads. |
| 26000 mi | TSB for front suspension - noise when turning or when going over small bumps |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Noticed dry "grinding" and clunking noise when turning wheel. Dealer lubed front chassis and issue was resolved. |
| 74000 mi US $300 |
older issue with front steering "creaking/groaning" when turning wheels. dealer told me they talked to Ford tech, but did not specify what they did to fix issue. Issue returned later, but much less than before. |
| 146200 mi US $1200 |
Front driver end "clunking" and feeling loose, especially when going over rough pavement/potholes. Took to dealer. Top of strut housing worn. |
| 157800 mi US $100 |
Power steering pump was making "whirring" noises. Upon repair of oil pump, discovered metal shavings & leaking connection on power stering pump. replaced. |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan
203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 69400 mi US $40 |
Front stabilizer links noisy. Found worn loose. |
| 104000 mi US $48 |
Noisy upper strut bearings. R&R front struts and renew bearings. |
| 105000 mi US $20 |
Stabilizer was broke. Bought a replacement for 18.00 at Advance Auto and did self-repair. Driver side ball joint was bad. Had to replace the whole lower arm. Brand new cost was $420. Called local junkyard and found one for $60.00. |
| 136000 mi US $700 |
Needed to replace all 4 hub assembly and ABS sensors |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Sway bar linkage(front and rear) replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $900 |
replaced sway bar end links. Replaced passenger side lower control arm/ball joint. |
| 68200 mi | Replaced lower steering shaft column u- joint |
| 69300 mi C $1450 |
Front struts and bearing had to be replaced. Considering the timelines of ownership, the expense was easily prorated and the average annual repair costs for this vehicle were below average ( over a 5 year cycle) at less than 1K/per annum |
| 83080 mi C $400 |
Power steering pump, pulley and belts |
2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door
6-cylinder CVT AWD
| 20000 mi | right link needed replacement |
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