

Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (2%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (67%)
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
62500 mi | computer program updated, drove away idiot light came on...update was ineffective. Throttle body was subsequently replaced under warranty...."wrench" idiot light gone now...no problems after 2 weeks now |
170000 mi US $275 |
Evaporative canister and purge valve |
182200 mi US $110 |
Code was read and erased for EVAP system Replaced throttle body Check engine light code reveals that purge solenoid valve did not open. Replaced purge solenoid valve |
47000 mi | Vehicle stalled on the road and contacted dealer, found TSB/recall for throttle body. Dealer replaced throttle body by next morning at no cost. |
54000 mi US $100 |
The throttle body motor failed. The entire throttle body assembly was replaced. |
23000 mi US $108 |
Throttle Body-Air Intake went bad. Car became very sluggish/very under-powered Dealer replaced. |
49000 mi US $108 |
When in for general oil change, tech saw what seemed to be a leak. Added dye. Two weeks later, discovered that the oil pan gasket was the cause of leak. Removed and replaced it. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
36300 mi US $50 |
Throttle body was replaced. |
43300 mi US $50 |
The belt tensioner had to be replaced. |
58000 mi US $45 |
Electronic key/anti-theft system failed. Car won't start for about 30 minutes when problem occurs-no advance warning! First time, in November, no codes, so no repairs. Second time dealer replaced electronic part & reprogrammed both 'smart' keys. |
66000 mi US $214 |
Electronic ignition/anti-theft system failed for third time since 11/11. Car won't start when problem occurs. More diagnostic codes this trip. Replaced dash computer system & reprogrammed, including reset of odometer (lost 00000.3) as a result |
60000 mi | PCM reflash per Customer Satisfaction Bulletin |
63000 mi US $90 |
Fuel filler neck required replacement. Recurring CEL for small emissions leak. Did not affect driving or refueling. Update: filler neck was not the cause. |
71300 mi US $35 |
Replaced Evap purge solenoid (P0456 code). Five minute job. |
73000 mi | Throttle body replaced under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program's extended warranty |
16200 mi | Vehicle was not shifting properly, followed by wrench light and loss of acceleration. Dealer tested vehicle and replaced electronic throttle body. |
25200 mi US $410 |
Rubbing/Vibration noise from right side during sharp left turns. Parts replaced: Lower Engine mount. |
28000 mi | Rumbling noise from right side of vehicle continued. Finally brought in to dealer. Right Engine Mount/Bracket Replaced. |
3000 mi | 10B15 processor reprogramming by Ford/Mercury |
34000 mi | Small leak in emissions system. Covered under warranty, and repair took less than 6 hours. |
74000 mi | Problem with throttle body that was covered under an extended warranty offered by Ford. |
18000 mi | transmission feels like it's slipping; has been doing this since about 1000 miles; have had it in shop every 3 mnths; they were supposed to rebuild trans again but just reprogrammed; still doesn't work right |
22000 mi | transmission hesitating between 3rd & 4th gear; re-programmed software; another occurrence the next morning |