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Ford Five Hundred repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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Ford Five Hundred brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (18%)

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2007 Ford Five Hundred

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26000 mi Antilock brake indicator remained lit. Dealer found premature breakwear and def sensor in AWD system. Brakes repaired under factory service bulletin and sensor repaired under warranty. 

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2007 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

33000 mi

US $650
Sensor for traction control system is "shorted out". Indicator light on dash comes on at random. Estimated cost to repair will be $500.00. Chose not to repair at this time. 
100000 mi

US $350
Front brake pads and rotors 

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2007 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $1000
Rear caliper froze and brake pad wore out prematurely. Replaced both rear rotors, pads and calipers. 
161000 mi

US $1800
Replaced worn front calipers. 
154000 mi

US $1000
Shudder from brakes 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

130400 mi

US $1400
Brakes 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

38000 mi Never a problem but asked about TSB and since I qualified, they replaced brakes.  

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $280
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Needed to replace the passenger rear brake caliper since it seized. 

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2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

155000 mi

US $568
Rear brake replacement. Rotors calipers and pads. 

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2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

100000 mi

US $365
Noticed "heated" metal coming fom back of car. Noticed right back wheel was very hot. Took car to friend mechanic. Discovered brake caliper was sticking. Had to order new brake caliper, 2 sets of brake disks+ Brake pads. Parts cost $265.00. 
169000 mi

US $400
Vibration noticed on car. Right back rotor/caliper was sticking. Replaced both caliper and both sets of disc brakes/pads. also replaced brake disc fluid as it was getting dark. 
90000 mi

US $28
Driver rear ABS sensor fault..Replaced abs sensor,but the sensor broke so I had to remove the hub to make sure there was no part of the old sensor..Areal pain.. 
60000 mi

US $100
Front Calipers 

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2005 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi

US $160
first time front brakes were repaired in 109,000 miles!! Rear brakes still fine. 
77500 mi

C $700
Front left caliper developed a leak and had to be replaced. Decided to change both calipers 
65000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear rotors and pads 

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