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Jun 7, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

IT HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE, RPM SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. STOPING AT A STOP LIGHT, LUNGES FORWARD: CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BY RUNNING...

Jun 7, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

IT HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE, RPM SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. STOPING AT A STOP LIGHT, LUNGES FORWARD: CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BY RUNNING...

Jun 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

IT HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE, RPM SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. STOPING AT A STOP LIGHT, LUNGES FORWARD: CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BY RUNNING...

Jun 7, 2018 Engine 100,000 mi

IT HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE, RPM SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. STOPING AT A STOP LIGHT, LUNGES FORWARD: CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BY RUNNING...

Jun 7, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

IT HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE, RPM SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. STOPING AT A STOP LIGHT, LUNGES FORWARD: CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BY RUNNING...

Jun 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

IT HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE, RPM SURGE WHEN STOPPED OR DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING OR BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. PULLING IN OR BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. STOPING AT A STOP LIGHT, LUNGES FORWARD: CAME CLOSE TO CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE BY RUNNING...

May 21, 2018 Engine 149,897 mi

HI. THE RECALL FORD HAD ON THE THROTTLE BODY ISSUES BACK IN 2013 WHEN I GOT MINE FIXED. NOW 40 THOUSANDS MILES LATER THE CAR ALMOST LUNGE INTO TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT 2 TIMES. WELL THE CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE I GOT THE THROTTLE BODY FIXED. I CALLED FORD IN CABOT AND THEY WANTED O...

May 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 149,897 mi

HI. THE RECALL FORD HAD ON THE THROTTLE BODY ISSUES BACK IN 2013 WHEN I GOT MINE FIXED. NOW 40 THOUSANDS MILES LATER THE CAR ALMOST LUNGE INTO TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT 2 TIMES. WELL THE CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE I GOT THE THROTTLE BODY FIXED. I CALLED FORD IN CABOT AND THEY WANTED O...

May 21, 2018 Engine 149,897 mi

HI. THE RECALL FORD HAD ON THE THROTTLE BODY ISSUES BACK IN 2013 WHEN I GOT MINE FIXED. NOW 40 THOUSANDS MILES LATER THE CAR ALMOST LUNGE INTO TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT 2 TIMES. WELL THE CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE I GOT THE THROTTLE BODY FIXED. I CALLED FORD IN CABOT AND THEY WANTED O...

May 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 149,897 mi

HI. THE RECALL FORD HAD ON THE THROTTLE BODY ISSUES BACK IN 2013 WHEN I GOT MINE FIXED. NOW 40 THOUSANDS MILES LATER THE CAR ALMOST LUNGE INTO TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT 2 TIMES. WELL THE CAR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE I GOT THE THROTTLE BODY FIXED. I CALLED FORD IN CABOT AND THEY WANTED O...

Feb 10, 2018 Electrical System Fire 144,000 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR ( PARKED ) WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW WINDOW. I SAW A FLAME ( FIRE ) APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE THE FLAME WENT OUT. AFTER THE FIRE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL...

Feb 10, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 144,000 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR ( PARKED ) WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW WINDOW. I SAW A FLAME ( FIRE ) APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE THE FLAME WENT OUT. AFTER THE FIRE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL...

Feb 10, 2018 Electrical System Fire 144,000 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR ( PARKED ) WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW WINDOW. I SAW A FLAME ( FIRE ) APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE THE FLAME WENT OUT. AFTER THE FIRE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL...

Feb 10, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 144,000 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR ( PARKED ) WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW WINDOW. I SAW A FLAME ( FIRE ) APPEAR FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE THE FLAME WENT OUT. AFTER THE FIRE NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL...

Nov 8, 2017 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN AND NEED REPLACEMENT. SAID TO BE NON-REPAIRABLE AS FORD DISCONTINUED MAKING THE TRANSMISSION 3 YEARS AFTER INTRODUCTION CAR HAS ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT. NOW I HAVE LARGE FLOWER PLANTER AS I CAN'T DRIVE IT! FORD, BUT FOR THIS ISSUE I HAD A PERFECTLY USABLE/RELIABLE CAR! NOW...

Nov 8, 2017 Power Train 70,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN AND NEED REPLACEMENT. SAID TO BE NON-REPAIRABLE AS FORD DISCONTINUED MAKING THE TRANSMISSION 3 YEARS AFTER INTRODUCTION CAR HAS ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT. NOW I HAVE LARGE FLOWER PLANTER AS I CAN'T DRIVE IT! FORD, BUT FOR THIS ISSUE I HAD A PERFECTLY USABLE/RELIABLE CAR! NOW...

Oct 6, 2017 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH WITH A VEHICLE WHICH MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME. SPEED WAS 35-40MPH. I SUFFERED FRACTURED STERNUM AS A RESULT WHEN MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CRASH HAPPENED IN EAGAN, MN. ON CLIFF ROAD

Oct 6, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 130,000 mi

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH WITH A VEHICLE WHICH MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME. SPEED WAS 35-40MPH. I SUFFERED FRACTURED STERNUM AS A RESULT WHEN MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CRASH HAPPENED IN EAGAN, MN. ON CLIFF ROAD

Oct 6, 2017 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH WITH A VEHICLE WHICH MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME. SPEED WAS 35-40MPH. I SUFFERED FRACTURED STERNUM AS A RESULT WHEN MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CRASH HAPPENED IN EAGAN, MN. ON CLIFF ROAD

Oct 6, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 130,000 mi

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH WITH A VEHICLE WHICH MADE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME. SPEED WAS 35-40MPH. I SUFFERED FRACTURED STERNUM AS A RESULT WHEN MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. CRASH HAPPENED IN EAGAN, MN. ON CLIFF ROAD

Sep 19, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY TRUCK AIR BAGS FIXED AND THEY HAD GIVEN ME THE RUN AROUND [XXX]AVILA SERVICE ADVISOR FROM CASA FORD EL PASO, TX 915-775-8295, HAS IGNORED MY REQUESTS TO PLEASE ASSIST ME . HE STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THEM IN STOCK, BUT FOR OVER A Y...

Sep 19, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY TRUCK AIR BAGS FIXED AND THEY HAD GIVEN ME THE RUN AROUND [XXX]AVILA SERVICE ADVISOR FROM CASA FORD EL PASO, TX 915-775-8295, HAS IGNORED MY REQUESTS TO PLEASE ASSIST ME . HE STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THEM IN STOCK, BUT FOR OVER A Y...

Jun 29, 2017 Engine 100,100 mi

VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARDS WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED AND PUT INTO GEAR. COULD CASE DAMAGE TO OTHER OBJECTS OR PEOPLE.

Jun 29, 2017 Engine 100,100 mi

VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARDS WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED AND PUT INTO GEAR. COULD CASE DAMAGE TO OTHER OBJECTS OR PEOPLE.

May 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 150,000 mi

THERE MANY ISSUES MOTOR JUST BLEW UP TODAY SITTING IN DRIVE WAY I JUST BOUGHT IT AND STARTED IT AND IT BLEW UP POWER STEERING WIRING CADILLAC CONVERTERS IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS

May 25, 2017 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

THERE MANY ISSUES MOTOR JUST BLEW UP TODAY SITTING IN DRIVE WAY I JUST BOUGHT IT AND STARTED IT AND IT BLEW UP POWER STEERING WIRING CADILLAC CONVERTERS IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS

May 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other Fire 150,000 mi

THERE MANY ISSUES MOTOR JUST BLEW UP TODAY SITTING IN DRIVE WAY I JUST BOUGHT IT AND STARTED IT AND IT BLEW UP POWER STEERING WIRING CADILLAC CONVERTERS IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS

May 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 150,000 mi

THERE MANY ISSUES MOTOR JUST BLEW UP TODAY SITTING IN DRIVE WAY I JUST BOUGHT IT AND STARTED IT AND IT BLEW UP POWER STEERING WIRING CADILLAC CONVERTERS IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS

May 25, 2017 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

THERE MANY ISSUES MOTOR JUST BLEW UP TODAY SITTING IN DRIVE WAY I JUST BOUGHT IT AND STARTED IT AND IT BLEW UP POWER STEERING WIRING CADILLAC CONVERTERS IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS

May 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other Fire 150,000 mi

THERE MANY ISSUES MOTOR JUST BLEW UP TODAY SITTING IN DRIVE WAY I JUST BOUGHT IT AND STARTED IT AND IT BLEW UP POWER STEERING WIRING CADILLAC CONVERTERS IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS

Mar 23, 2017 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 23, 2017 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Nov 16, 2016 Engine 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW...

Nov 16, 2016 Power Train 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW...

Nov 16, 2016 Engine 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW...

Nov 16, 2016 Power Train 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING EITHER A VALVE BODY OR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AW...

Oct 13, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 142,000 mi

THE ENGINE SURGES AND THE CAR LURCHES PERIODICALLY - NORMALLY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP. IT SURGES WHEN YOU TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK AND PLACE THE SELECTOR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IT ALSO SURGES AND LURCHES WHEN SITTING AT A LIGHT AND REMOVING PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY ...

Oct 13, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 142,000 mi

THE ENGINE SURGES AND THE CAR LURCHES PERIODICALLY - NORMALLY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP. IT SURGES WHEN YOU TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK AND PLACE THE SELECTOR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IT ALSO SURGES AND LURCHES WHEN SITTING AT A LIGHT AND REMOVING PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY ...

Sep 9, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M...

Sep 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M...

Sep 9, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M...

Sep 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE MAINTENANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M...

May 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 96,542 mi

THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 106,982 MILES. THIRD THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS FOR MY TEENAGER TO DRIVE AS THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE ACCELERATION WON'T WORK AND SHE CAN BE ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE BACK DOORS ARE CONSTANTLY FILLIN...

May 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 96,542 mi

THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 106,982 MILES. THIRD THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS FOR MY TEENAGER TO DRIVE AS THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE ACCELERATION WON'T WORK AND SHE CAN BE ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE BACK DOORS ARE CONSTANTLY FILLIN...

May 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 96,542 mi

THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 106,982 MILES. THIRD THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS FOR MY TEENAGER TO DRIVE AS THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE ACCELERATION WON'T WORK AND SHE CAN BE ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE BACK DOORS ARE CONSTANTLY FILLIN...

May 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 96,542 mi

THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 106,982 MILES. THIRD THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY DANGEROUS FOR MY TEENAGER TO DRIVE AS THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THE ACCELERATION WON'T WORK AND SHE CAN BE ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE BACK DOORS ARE CONSTANTLY FILLIN...

Apr 19, 2016 Engine 111,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, JERKS, EVERY SO OFTEN AFTER DRIVING FOR SO LONG.

Apr 19, 2016 Power Train 111,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, JERKS, EVERY SO OFTEN AFTER DRIVING FOR SO LONG.

Apr 19, 2016 Engine 111,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, JERKS, EVERY SO OFTEN AFTER DRIVING FOR SO LONG.

Apr 19, 2016 Power Train 111,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ROUGH OR HARD SHIFT, JERKS, EVERY SO OFTEN AFTER DRIVING FOR SO LONG.

Apr 13, 2016 Electrical System 91,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING AND REVERSE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS UNLOCK AFTER THEY WERE CLOSED. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. ...

Apr 13, 2016 Exterior Lighting 91,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING AND REVERSE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS UNLOCK AFTER THEY WERE CLOSED. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. ...

Apr 13, 2016 Electrical System 91,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING AND REVERSE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS UNLOCK AFTER THEY WERE CLOSED. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. ...

Apr 13, 2016 Exterior Lighting 91,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING AND REVERSE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS UNLOCK AFTER THEY WERE CLOSED. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURES. ...

Mar 30, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTING, RIGHT AND LEFT LOW BEAMS NOT WORKING, MELTED CONNECTOR DISCOLORED HEADLIGHT PINS.

Mar 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTING, RIGHT AND LEFT LOW BEAMS NOT WORKING, MELTED CONNECTOR DISCOLORED HEADLIGHT PINS.

Mar 30, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTING, RIGHT AND LEFT LOW BEAMS NOT WORKING, MELTED CONNECTOR DISCOLORED HEADLIGHT PINS.

Mar 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTING, RIGHT AND LEFT LOW BEAMS NOT WORKING, MELTED CONNECTOR DISCOLORED HEADLIGHT PINS.

Feb 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL FILLER NECK, AFFECTING THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT. THIS COULD ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO L...

Feb 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL FILLER NECK, AFFECTING THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT. THIS COULD ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO L...

Jan 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting 74,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ...

Jan 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 74,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ...

Jan 28, 2016 Engine 74,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ...

Jan 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting 74,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ...

Jan 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 74,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ...

Jan 28, 2016 Engine 74,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ...

Dec 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

CUSTOMER REPORTED RIGHT LOWBEAM INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION REVEALED MELTED CONNECTOR AND DISCOLORED HEADLIGHT PIN. REPLACED RIGHT LOWBEAM HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR ONLY. 2 MONTHS LATER CUSTOMER REPORTED RIGHT LOWBEAM INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION REVEALED MELTED RIGHT LOWBEAM CONNECTOR MELTED AND DISCOLORED HEADLI...

Dec 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

CUSTOMER REPORTED RIGHT LOWBEAM INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION REVEALED MELTED CONNECTOR AND DISCOLORED HEADLIGHT PIN. REPLACED RIGHT LOWBEAM HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR ONLY. 2 MONTHS LATER CUSTOMER REPORTED RIGHT LOWBEAM INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION REVEALED MELTED RIGHT LOWBEAM CONNECTOR MELTED AND DISCOLORED HEADLI...

Dec 9, 2015 Electrical System 195,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Dec 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 195,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Dec 9, 2015 Electrical System 195,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Dec 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 195,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Nov 5, 2015 Power Train 101,000 mi

THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, INTERSTATE FORD, STATES OUR CAR'S ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY IS BAD, IS NON SERVICEABLE, AND IS OBSOLETE. WE PURCHASED THE CAR NEW, IT IS ACCIDENT FREE, AND THE DEALERSHIP VERIFIES THE SITUATION IS NOT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR (ONLY 101,000 MILES ON ODOMETER ...

Nov 5, 2015 Power Train 101,000 mi

THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, INTERSTATE FORD, STATES OUR CAR'S ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY IS BAD, IS NON SERVICEABLE, AND IS OBSOLETE. WE PURCHASED THE CAR NEW, IT IS ACCIDENT FREE, AND THE DEALERSHIP VERIFIES THE SITUATION IS NOT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR (ONLY 101,000 MILES ON ODOMETER ...

Nov 2, 2015 Structure 83,000 mi

ENGINE DIED AT 83,000 MILES AND THE DOORS FILL WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS HARD OR FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY.

Nov 2, 2015 Engine 83,000 mi

ENGINE DIED AT 83,000 MILES AND THE DOORS FILL WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS HARD OR FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY.

Nov 2, 2015 Structure 83,000 mi

ENGINE DIED AT 83,000 MILES AND THE DOORS FILL WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS HARD OR FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY.

Nov 2, 2015 Engine 83,000 mi

ENGINE DIED AT 83,000 MILES AND THE DOORS FILL WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS HARD OR FOR MORE THAN 1 DAY.

Oct 15, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MESH BELT WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION DETERIORA...

Oct 15, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MESH BELT WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION DETERIORA...

Sep 21, 2015 Power Train 181,000 mi

I WORK 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE AND WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD PRESSING THE BRAKE IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING... I EVEN PARKED FOR FEAR OF GETTING IN A WRECK AND THE RPM KEPT INCREASING AS IF 8 WAS PRESSING ON THE GAS. I TOOK IT INTO FORD APPARENTLY THE RECALL EXPIRED: OVER 150K MILES OR 10 YE...

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 181,000 mi

I WORK 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE AND WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD PRESSING THE BRAKE IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING... I EVEN PARKED FOR FEAR OF GETTING IN A WRECK AND THE RPM KEPT INCREASING AS IF 8 WAS PRESSING ON THE GAS. I TOOK IT INTO FORD APPARENTLY THE RECALL EXPIRED: OVER 150K MILES OR 10 YE...

Sep 21, 2015 Power Train 181,000 mi

I WORK 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE AND WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD PRESSING THE BRAKE IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING... I EVEN PARKED FOR FEAR OF GETTING IN A WRECK AND THE RPM KEPT INCREASING AS IF 8 WAS PRESSING ON THE GAS. I TOOK IT INTO FORD APPARENTLY THE RECALL EXPIRED: OVER 150K MILES OR 10 YE...

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 181,000 mi

I WORK 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE AND WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD PRESSING THE BRAKE IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING... I EVEN PARKED FOR FEAR OF GETTING IN A WRECK AND THE RPM KEPT INCREASING AS IF 8 WAS PRESSING ON THE GAS. I TOOK IT INTO FORD APPARENTLY THE RECALL EXPIRED: OVER 150K MILES OR 10 YE...

Sep 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR ONLY ACCELERATED TO 15 MPH ON A BUSY SIX LANE STREET, THE ENGINE THEN DIED AND THE CAR WAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC. UPON TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND RE-STARTING THE CAR IT PROCEEDED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE THE ENGINE WILL, WITHOUT WARNING, AC...

Sep 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR ONLY ACCELERATED TO 15 MPH ON A BUSY SIX LANE STREET, THE ENGINE THEN DIED AND THE CAR WAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC. UPON TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND RE-STARTING THE CAR IT PROCEEDED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE THE ENGINE WILL, WITHOUT WARNING, AC...

Aug 7, 2015 Power Train 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT AT THE GROCERY STORE CAR JUMPED FELT LIKE THE ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK, I HIT MY BRAKE AND IT FELT AS IF IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THANK GOD THERE WAS ...

Aug 7, 2015 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT AT THE GROCERY STORE CAR JUMPED FELT LIKE THE ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK, I HIT MY BRAKE AND IT FELT AS IF IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THANK GOD THERE WAS ...

Aug 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT AT THE GROCERY STORE CAR JUMPED FELT LIKE THE ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK, I HIT MY BRAKE AND IT FELT AS IF IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THANK GOD THERE WAS ...

Aug 7, 2015 Power Train 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT AT THE GROCERY STORE CAR JUMPED FELT LIKE THE ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK, I HIT MY BRAKE AND IT FELT AS IF IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THANK GOD THERE WAS ...

Aug 7, 2015 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT AT THE GROCERY STORE CAR JUMPED FELT LIKE THE ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK, I HIT MY BRAKE AND IT FELT AS IF IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THANK GOD THERE WAS ...

Aug 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THROUGH CAR WOULD JUMP FORWARD. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT AT THE GROCERY STORE CAR JUMPED FELT LIKE THE ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK, I HIT MY BRAKE AND IT FELT AS IF IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THANK GOD THERE WAS ...

Jul 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 187,000 mi

THE ENGINE DIED, MEANING NO ACCELERATION. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AFTER A REST AND IT STARTED AND DROVE AGAIN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LATER THAT DAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS SURGED JUST BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED. I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO GET THE CODES FROM THE COMPUTER, AND THE CODES ARE P2111 AND P2104. ...

Jul 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 187,000 mi

THE ENGINE DIED, MEANING NO ACCELERATION. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AFTER A REST AND IT STARTED AND DROVE AGAIN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LATER THAT DAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS SURGED JUST BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED. I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO GET THE CODES FROM THE COMPUTER, AND THE CODES ARE P2111 AND P2104. ...

Jul 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 187,000 mi

THE ENGINE DIED, MEANING NO ACCELERATION. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AFTER A REST AND IT STARTED AND DROVE AGAIN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LATER THAT DAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS SURGED JUST BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED. I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO GET THE CODES FROM THE COMPUTER, AND THE CODES ARE P2111 AND P2104. ...

Jul 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 187,000 mi

THE ENGINE DIED, MEANING NO ACCELERATION. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AFTER A REST AND IT STARTED AND DROVE AGAIN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LATER THAT DAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS SURGED JUST BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED. I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO GET THE CODES FROM THE COMPUTER, AND THE CODES ARE P2111 AND P2104. ...

Jun 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE AT A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOVE FORWARD ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Jun 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE AT A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOVE FORWARD ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ...

Jun 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND MOVED FORWARD WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Jun 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND MOVED FORWARD WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Jun 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION, CAR PUT IN SAFETY MODE, DON'T LET YOU RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR, TURNING OFF ENGINE TO RESET VEHICLE, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR FSA TITLE: ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE EXTENDED WARRANTY FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12N03 (CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRA...

Jun 11, 2015 Power Train 150,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION, CAR PUT IN SAFETY MODE, DON'T LET YOU RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR, TURNING OFF ENGINE TO RESET VEHICLE, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR FSA TITLE: ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE EXTENDED WARRANTY FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12N03 (CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRA...

Jun 11, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION, CAR PUT IN SAFETY MODE, DON'T LET YOU RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR, TURNING OFF ENGINE TO RESET VEHICLE, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR FSA TITLE: ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE EXTENDED WARRANTY FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12N03 (CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRA...

Jun 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION, CAR PUT IN SAFETY MODE, DON'T LET YOU RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR, TURNING OFF ENGINE TO RESET VEHICLE, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR FSA TITLE: ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE EXTENDED WARRANTY FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12N03 (CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRA...

Jun 11, 2015 Power Train 150,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION, CAR PUT IN SAFETY MODE, DON'T LET YOU RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR, TURNING OFF ENGINE TO RESET VEHICLE, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR FSA TITLE: ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE EXTENDED WARRANTY FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12N03 (CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRA...

Jun 11, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION, CAR PUT IN SAFETY MODE, DON'T LET YOU RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR, TURNING OFF ENGINE TO RESET VEHICLE, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR FSA TITLE: ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE EXTENDED WARRANTY FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12N03 (CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRA...

May 29, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

May 29, 2015 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

May 29, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

May 29, 2015 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

Jan 24, 2015 Engine 66,958 mi

CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. THEN REPEATEDLY, UNTIL ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS TOLD BY FORD HYDRAULIC CODE MEANT TRANSMISSION FAILED. WAS TOLD WARRANTY JUST PAST DATE AND VIN NUMBER NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. SERVICE WAS ALWAYS DONE BY THE SCHIMMER FORD DEALER IN PERU IL. IN 2012 A...

Jan 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 66,958 mi

CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. THEN REPEATEDLY, UNTIL ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS TOLD BY FORD HYDRAULIC CODE MEANT TRANSMISSION FAILED. WAS TOLD WARRANTY JUST PAST DATE AND VIN NUMBER NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. SERVICE WAS ALWAYS DONE BY THE SCHIMMER FORD DEALER IN PERU IL. IN 2012 A...

Jan 24, 2015 Engine 66,958 mi

CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. THEN REPEATEDLY, UNTIL ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS TOLD BY FORD HYDRAULIC CODE MEANT TRANSMISSION FAILED. WAS TOLD WARRANTY JUST PAST DATE AND VIN NUMBER NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. SERVICE WAS ALWAYS DONE BY THE SCHIMMER FORD DEALER IN PERU IL. IN 2012 A...

Jan 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 66,958 mi

CAR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. THEN REPEATEDLY, UNTIL ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS TOLD BY FORD HYDRAULIC CODE MEANT TRANSMISSION FAILED. WAS TOLD WARRANTY JUST PAST DATE AND VIN NUMBER NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. SERVICE WAS ALWAYS DONE BY THE SCHIMMER FORD DEALER IN PERU IL. IN 2012 A...

Jan 19, 2015 Power Train 60,000 mi

FIRST OFF I COULDN'T GET THE DATE TO POPULATE THE CORRECT DATE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS BUT THE YEAR ON THE DATE SECTION WOULDN'T CHANGE FOR ME. SO WHENEVER IAM PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE LIKE AT THE GROCERY STORE ITS LIKE THE CAR GIVES GAS AND LUNGES FORWARD WHILE AS IAM ONLY DO...

Jan 19, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

FIRST OFF I COULDN'T GET THE DATE TO POPULATE THE CORRECT DATE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS BUT THE YEAR ON THE DATE SECTION WOULDN'T CHANGE FOR ME. SO WHENEVER IAM PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE LIKE AT THE GROCERY STORE ITS LIKE THE CAR GIVES GAS AND LUNGES FORWARD WHILE AS IAM ONLY DO...

Jan 19, 2015 Power Train 60,000 mi

FIRST OFF I COULDN'T GET THE DATE TO POPULATE THE CORRECT DATE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS BUT THE YEAR ON THE DATE SECTION WOULDN'T CHANGE FOR ME. SO WHENEVER IAM PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE LIKE AT THE GROCERY STORE ITS LIKE THE CAR GIVES GAS AND LUNGES FORWARD WHILE AS IAM ONLY DO...

Jan 19, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

FIRST OFF I COULDN'T GET THE DATE TO POPULATE THE CORRECT DATE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS BUT THE YEAR ON THE DATE SECTION WOULDN'T CHANGE FOR ME. SO WHENEVER IAM PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE LIKE AT THE GROCERY STORE ITS LIKE THE CAR GIVES GAS AND LUNGES FORWARD WHILE AS IAM ONLY DO...

Jan 16, 2015 Power Train 80,374 mi

A SERVICE BULLETIN 12N03 WAS ISSUED. MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S CAR SHUTTERED AND THEN STOPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ALL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. A THROTTLE CONTROL AND GASKET WAS INSTALLED FOR A COST OF $1177.00. IF EITHER THE DEALERSHIP OR FMC AND BEEN PR...

Jan 16, 2015 Power Train 80,374 mi

A SERVICE BULLETIN 12N03 WAS ISSUED. MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S CAR SHUTTERED AND THEN STOPPED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE ALL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. A THROTTLE CONTROL AND GASKET WAS INSTALLED FOR A COST OF $1177.00. IF EITHER THE DEALERSHIP OR FMC AND BEEN PR...

Jan 14, 2015 Engine 138,800 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO RUN BIT SLOW THAN USUAL BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO O'REILLY AUTO PARTS AND WE WERE INFORMED THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE THROTTLE BODY LISTED PRICE IS $562 AND ...

Jan 14, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 138,800 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO RUN BIT SLOW THAN USUAL BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO O'REILLY AUTO PARTS AND WE WERE INFORMED THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE THROTTLE BODY LISTED PRICE IS $562 AND ...

Jan 14, 2015 Engine 138,800 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO RUN BIT SLOW THAN USUAL BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO O'REILLY AUTO PARTS AND WE WERE INFORMED THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE THROTTLE BODY LISTED PRICE IS $562 AND ...

Jan 14, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 138,800 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO RUN BIT SLOW THAN USUAL BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND SHORTLY AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO O'REILLY AUTO PARTS AND WE WERE INFORMED THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE THROTTLE BODY LISTED PRICE IS $562 AND ...

Nov 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

UPON DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAS A LOSS OF POWER AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWS BOTH A CHECK ENGINE , AND WRENCH LIGHT. I EITHER HAVE TO PULL OVER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE OR PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, AND RESTART THE CAR AS IT IS ROLLING. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURANCE FOR A LI...

Nov 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

UPON DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAS A LOSS OF POWER AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWS BOTH A CHECK ENGINE , AND WRENCH LIGHT. I EITHER HAVE TO PULL OVER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE OR PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, AND RESTART THE CAR AS IT IS ROLLING. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURANCE FOR A LI...

Oct 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 97,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Oct 27, 2014 Engine 97,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Oct 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 97,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Oct 27, 2014 Engine 97,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Oct 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THROTTLE BODY I TOOK MY CAR TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND RESET THE COMPUTER IN MY CAR. AND BEFORE I GOT HOME WITH IT MY CAR ALMOST STOP ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREETS AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR, I CALL THE DEALERSH...

Oct 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THROTTLE BODY I TOOK MY CAR TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND RESET THE COMPUTER IN MY CAR. AND BEFORE I GOT HOME WITH IT MY CAR ALMOST STOP ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREETS AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR, I CALL THE DEALERSH...

Oct 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

WAS PULLING OUT OF MY ALLY ONTO A VERY BUSY STREET AND THE CAR JUST DIED! I HAD ENOUGH SPEED TO PULL INTO A SIDE STREET. I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK IT IN DUE TO THE CAR ACCELERATING UPON PUTTING IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. I TOOK IT IN AND THE "REPROGRAMMED" THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR WHICH IS A...

Oct 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

WAS PULLING OUT OF MY ALLY ONTO A VERY BUSY STREET AND THE CAR JUST DIED! I HAD ENOUGH SPEED TO PULL INTO A SIDE STREET. I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK IT IN DUE TO THE CAR ACCELERATING UPON PUTTING IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. I TOOK IT IN AND THE "REPROGRAMMED" THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR WHICH IS A...

Sep 16, 2014 Engine Crash 130,000 mi

EXPERIENCE MOMENTARY, INTERMITTENT ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE (IDLE FLARE) WHEN STOPPED, DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING MANEUVERS AND TURNING ON A/C SUCH AS IN A PARKING LOT OR DRIVEWAY. UNSTABLE IDLE SPEED. *TR

Sep 16, 2014 Engine Crash 130,000 mi

EXPERIENCE MOMENTARY, INTERMITTENT ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE (IDLE FLARE) WHEN STOPPED, DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING MANEUVERS AND TURNING ON A/C SUCH AS IN A PARKING LOT OR DRIVEWAY. UNSTABLE IDLE SPEED. *TR

Jul 31, 2014 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND THE SPARK PLUG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Jul 31, 2014 Power Train 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE UP AND THE SPARK PLUG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE...

Jul 30, 2014 Power Train 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.

Jul 30, 2014 Power Train 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER MY CAR WAS SERVICE BY A PERSONAL MECHANIC. WHEN CONTACTED, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE SYSTEM JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO POSSIBLY 70, THE GAS PEDAL DISENGAGE, I FELT A JERK FROM THE ENGINE AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF, THE GAS...

Jul 28, 2014 Power Train 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER MY CAR WAS SERVICE BY A PERSONAL MECHANIC. WHEN CONTACTED, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE SYSTEM JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO POSSIBLY 70, THE GAS PEDAL DISENGAGE, I FELT A JERK FROM THE ENGINE AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF, THE GAS...

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER MY CAR WAS SERVICE BY A PERSONAL MECHANIC. WHEN CONTACTED, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE SYSTEM JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO POSSIBLY 70, THE GAS PEDAL DISENGAGE, I FELT A JERK FROM THE ENGINE AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF, THE GAS...

Jul 28, 2014 Power Train 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER MY CAR WAS SERVICE BY A PERSONAL MECHANIC. WHEN CONTACTED, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE SYSTEM JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 TO POSSIBLY 70, THE GAS PEDAL DISENGAGE, I FELT A JERK FROM THE ENGINE AND CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF, THE GAS...

Jul 14, 2014 Structure Crash

MY CAR STARTED TO JERK AS I WAS GOING UP A HILLCURVE AND AS I TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS IT STALLED AND THEN JERKED FORWARD AND I HIT AN EMBANKMENT. NOW MY CAR CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME AND IAM AFRAID THAT IT WILL CAUSE ANOTHER ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Structure Crash

MY CAR STARTED TO JERK AS I WAS GOING UP A HILLCURVE AND AS I TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS IT STALLED AND THEN JERKED FORWARD AND I HIT AN EMBANKMENT. NOW MY CAR CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME AND IAM AFRAID THAT IT WILL CAUSE ANOTHER ACCIDENT. *TR

Jul 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE IGNITION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN MINUTES LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jul 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE IGNITION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN MINUTES LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

WHEN I PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT MY CAR LUNGES FORWARD AND I HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME OR DRIVING INTO THE STORES. RECENTLY WHILE AT LIGHTS I HAVE FELT THE CAR TRY TO ACCELERATE WHILE I AM STOPPED AND MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES. I ALWAYS HAVE TO ...

Jul 8, 2014 Electrical System 114,137 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE GAUGES WILL TURN OFF AND ON. SOMETIMES IT IS TRIGGERED BY TURNING ON THE HEAT OR AIR OR EVEN THE RADIO. *JS

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 56,000 mi

WHEN I PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT MY CAR LUNGES FORWARD AND I HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS PARKED IN FRONT OF ME OR DRIVING INTO THE STORES. RECENTLY WHILE AT LIGHTS I HAVE FELT THE CAR TRY TO ACCELERATE WHILE I AM STOPPED AND MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES. I ALWAYS HAVE TO ...

Jul 8, 2014 Electrical System 114,137 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE GAUGES WILL TURN OFF AND ON. SOMETIMES IT IS TRIGGERED BY TURNING ON THE HEAT OR AIR OR EVEN THE RADIO. *JS

Apr 1, 2014 Service Brakes

I HAVE HAD THIS FORD 500 SINCE 2008. MY CONCERN IS HAVING TO HAVE REAR BRAKES REPLACED SO OFTEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE FORD 500. I HAVE DRIVEN FORDS ALL OF MY LIFE, I WILL SOON BE 73, BUT RIGHT NOW I AM READY TO LOOK AT OTHER CAR DEALERS. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Service Brakes

I HAVE HAD THIS FORD 500 SINCE 2008. MY CONCERN IS HAVING TO HAVE REAR BRAKES REPLACED SO OFTEN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE FORD 500. I HAVE DRIVEN FORDS ALL OF MY LIFE, I WILL SOON BE 73, BUT RIGHT NOW I AM READY TO LOOK AT OTHER CAR DEALERS. *TR

Feb 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SERVICE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY AND LATER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEFECT WAS CO...

Feb 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SERVICE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY AND LATER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEFECT WAS CO...

Dec 18, 2013 Power Train 98,200 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER UNAWARE OF ISSUES WITH CVT TRANSMISSION UNTIL I HAD ONE AND INVESTIGATED ONLINE .I HAD NOISE AT PARK AND IDLE ALSO REVERSE SOUNDED VERY STRANGE. WHILE I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE MY SAFETY AT RISK AT THIS TIME, IF LET GO THERE IS NO DOUBT LOSS OF PROPULSION WAS EMINENT. THIS TRANS...

Dec 18, 2013 Power Train 98,200 mi

ORIGINAL OWNER UNAWARE OF ISSUES WITH CVT TRANSMISSION UNTIL I HAD ONE AND INVESTIGATED ONLINE .I HAD NOISE AT PARK AND IDLE ALSO REVERSE SOUNDED VERY STRANGE. WHILE I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE MY SAFETY AT RISK AT THIS TIME, IF LET GO THERE IS NO DOUBT LOSS OF PROPULSION WAS EMINENT. THIS TRANS...

Nov 22, 2013 Electrical System 120,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT WORKING NO LIGHTS ON DASH SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING ALSO REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. *TR

Nov 22, 2013 Electrical System 120,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT WORKING NO LIGHTS ON DASH SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING ALSO REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. *TR

Oct 16, 2013 Power Train 95,000 mi

WHEN YOU SLOW THE CAR WILL QUIT AND WHEN YOU DRIVE IT ON THE OPEN ROAD YOU LOSE POWER NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. NO TOOL LIGHT COMES ON TO INDICATE THE PROBLEM. TWO YEARS AGO IT STARTED QUITTING ON ME AND WHEN YOU RESTART IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP. ON ONE OCCASION I TRIED TO ST...

Oct 16, 2013 Power Train 95,000 mi

WHEN YOU SLOW THE CAR WILL QUIT AND WHEN YOU DRIVE IT ON THE OPEN ROAD YOU LOSE POWER NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. NO TOOL LIGHT COMES ON TO INDICATE THE PROBLEM. TWO YEARS AGO IT STARTED QUITTING ON ME AND WHEN YOU RESTART IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP. ON ONE OCCASION I TRIED TO ST...

Oct 9, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING, NO WRECKS. MECHANIC DOING ROUTINE INSPECTION DISCOVERED, EXPLAINED HE HAD ALREADY REPLACED SEVERAL OF THIS MODEL TYPE. APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN MISTAKE. *TR NEED AN IMPROVED VERSION. A LOOSE ENGINE WILL START BREAKING VITAL PARTS.

Oct 9, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING, NO WRECKS. MECHANIC DOING ROUTINE INSPECTION DISCOVERED, EXPLAINED HE HAD ALREADY REPLACED SEVERAL OF THIS MODEL TYPE. APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN MISTAKE. *TR NEED AN IMPROVED VERSION. A LOOSE ENGINE WILL START BREAKING VITAL PARTS.

Sep 12, 2013 Electrical System Fire 77,000 mi

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE HAVING BEEN PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES IN OUR GARAGE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. FIRE DESTROYED LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA. WIFE WAS FORTUNATELY IN THE GARAGE WHEN THE HEADLIGHT STARTED TO IGNITE AND TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WHILE CALLING ...

Sep 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 77,000 mi

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE HAVING BEEN PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES IN OUR GARAGE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. FIRE DESTROYED LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA. WIFE WAS FORTUNATELY IN THE GARAGE WHEN THE HEADLIGHT STARTED TO IGNITE AND TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WHILE CALLING ...

Sep 12, 2013 Electrical System Fire 77,000 mi

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE HAVING BEEN PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES IN OUR GARAGE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. FIRE DESTROYED LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA. WIFE WAS FORTUNATELY IN THE GARAGE WHEN THE HEADLIGHT STARTED TO IGNITE AND TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WHILE CALLING ...

Sep 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 77,000 mi

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE HAVING BEEN PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES IN OUR GARAGE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. FIRE DESTROYED LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA. WIFE WAS FORTUNATELY IN THE GARAGE WHEN THE HEADLIGHT STARTED TO IGNITE AND TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WHILE CALLING ...

Aug 18, 2013 Electrical System 97,896 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENTS GO OFF AND BACK ON.YOU CAN HIT THE DASH AND THEY COME BACK ON BUT WILL CONTINUE TO GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES. *TR

Aug 18, 2013 Electrical System 97,896 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENTS GO OFF AND BACK ON.YOU CAN HIT THE DASH AND THEY COME BACK ON BUT WILL CONTINUE TO GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RANDOM CAR SURGING. PROBLEM RESURFACED A YEAR LATER. THIS TIME FORD SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR ($570). I DON'T THINK FORD KNOWS WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS CAR, BUT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR SURGES RANDOMLY. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RANDOM CAR SURGING. PROBLEM RESURFACED A YEAR LATER. THIS TIME FORD SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR ($570). I DON'T THINK FORD KNOWS WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS CAR, BUT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR SURGES RANDOMLY. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RANDOM CAR SURGING. PROBLEM RESURFACED A YEAR LATER. THIS TIME FORD SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR ($570). I DON'T THINK FORD KNOWS WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS CAR, BUT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR SURGES RANDOMLY. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RANDOM CAR SURGING. PROBLEM RESURFACED A YEAR LATER. THIS TIME FORD SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR ($570). I DON'T THINK FORD KNOWS WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS CAR, BUT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR SURGES RANDOMLY. *TR

Aug 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SURGED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Aug 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SURGED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Jul 5, 2013 Power Train 137,403 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN. I WAS STOPPING FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR SURGED. LATER, AS I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE CAR, JERKED AND SURGED. I HAD A RECALL NOTICE OF AN RPM SURGE, SO WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER ADJUST...

Jul 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 137,403 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN. I WAS STOPPING FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR SURGED. LATER, AS I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE CAR, JERKED AND SURGED. I HAD A RECALL NOTICE OF AN RPM SURGE, SO WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER ADJUST...

Jul 5, 2013 Power Train 137,403 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN. I WAS STOPPING FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR SURGED. LATER, AS I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE CAR, JERKED AND SURGED. I HAD A RECALL NOTICE OF AN RPM SURGE, SO WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER ADJUST...

Jul 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 137,403 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN. I WAS STOPPING FOR A LIGHT AND THE CAR SURGED. LATER, AS I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE CAR, JERKED AND SURGED. I HAD A RECALL NOTICE OF AN RPM SURGE, SO WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER ADJUST...

Jul 1, 2013 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY AFTER BEING COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE W...

Jul 1, 2013 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY AFTER BEING COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE W...

Jun 22, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

THE CAR ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING WHEN IN GEAR, BUT STOPPED AS IN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. IT APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT IS VERY SCARY AND I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS IN HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME OR EVEN A PEDESTRIAN WALKIN...

Jun 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

THE CAR ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING WHEN IN GEAR, BUT STOPPED AS IN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. IT APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT IS VERY SCARY AND I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS IN HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME OR EVEN A PEDESTRIAN WALKIN...

Jun 22, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

THE CAR ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING WHEN IN GEAR, BUT STOPPED AS IN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. IT APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT IS VERY SCARY AND I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS IN HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME OR EVEN A PEDESTRIAN WALKIN...

Jun 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

THE CAR ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING WHEN IN GEAR, BUT STOPPED AS IN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. IT APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT IS VERY SCARY AND I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS IN HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME OR EVEN A PEDESTRIAN WALKIN...

Apr 24, 2013 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY MOTHER'S 2006 FORD 500, HAS FAILED. THIS CAR HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT, WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW, AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE MILEAGE THE CAR IS/WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION UNTIL HER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ON 4/17/13 SHE LEFT HOME, TURNED THE CORNER AND THE...

Apr 24, 2013 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY MOTHER'S 2006 FORD 500, HAS FAILED. THIS CAR HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT, WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW, AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE MILEAGE THE CAR IS/WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION UNTIL HER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ON 4/17/13 SHE LEFT HOME, TURNED THE CORNER AND THE...

Mar 9, 2013 Electrical System 38,000 mi

WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS HEADLIGHT BURNS. I HAVE REPLACED THIS THREE TIMES. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL ONE DAY START A FIRE. EVIDENTLY THE HEAT FROM THE BULB IS DESTROYING THE PLASTIC. THREE LETTERS TO FORD HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. I AM TIRED OF SPENDING $45.00 EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS.[XXX] INFOR...

Mar 9, 2013 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS HEADLIGHT BURNS. I HAVE REPLACED THIS THREE TIMES. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL ONE DAY START A FIRE. EVIDENTLY THE HEAT FROM THE BULB IS DESTROYING THE PLASTIC. THREE LETTERS TO FORD HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. I AM TIRED OF SPENDING $45.00 EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS.[XXX] INFOR...

Mar 9, 2013 Electrical System 38,000 mi

WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS HEADLIGHT BURNS. I HAVE REPLACED THIS THREE TIMES. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL ONE DAY START A FIRE. EVIDENTLY THE HEAT FROM THE BULB IS DESTROYING THE PLASTIC. THREE LETTERS TO FORD HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. I AM TIRED OF SPENDING $45.00 EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS.[XXX] INFOR...

Mar 9, 2013 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS HEADLIGHT BURNS. I HAVE REPLACED THIS THREE TIMES. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL ONE DAY START A FIRE. EVIDENTLY THE HEAT FROM THE BULB IS DESTROYING THE PLASTIC. THREE LETTERS TO FORD HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. I AM TIRED OF SPENDING $45.00 EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS.[XXX] INFOR...

Feb 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN ACCELERATING AND SHUTTING DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. TO THIS DATE IT HAS NOT. WE RECEIVED A RECALL TO CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE DEALERSHIP DID AND THAT IS IT. LESS THAN 50 ...

Feb 28, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN ACCELERATING AND SHUTTING DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. TO THIS DATE IT HAS NOT. WE RECEIVED A RECALL TO CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE DEALERSHIP DID AND THAT IS IT. LESS THAN 50 ...

Feb 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 148,000 mi

YOU CAN BE DRIVING 15 MPH TO 70MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IT'S STILL RUNNING BUT WON'T GO YOU CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT GOES. BUT IT MAY GO 2 FEET OR 20 MILES I'M A AUTO TECH I CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY LIKE FORD SAID AND FORD REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND THAT DID NOT HEL...

Feb 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 148,000 mi

YOU CAN BE DRIVING 15 MPH TO 70MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IT'S STILL RUNNING BUT WON'T GO YOU CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT GOES. BUT IT MAY GO 2 FEET OR 20 MILES I'M A AUTO TECH I CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY LIKE FORD SAID AND FORD REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND THAT DID NOT HEL...

Feb 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 148,000 mi

YOU CAN BE DRIVING 15 MPH TO 70MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IT'S STILL RUNNING BUT WON'T GO YOU CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT GOES. BUT IT MAY GO 2 FEET OR 20 MILES I'M A AUTO TECH I CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY LIKE FORD SAID AND FORD REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND THAT DID NOT HEL...

Feb 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 148,000 mi

YOU CAN BE DRIVING 15 MPH TO 70MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL STALL IT'S STILL RUNNING BUT WON'T GO YOU CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT GOES. BUT IT MAY GO 2 FEET OR 20 MILES I'M A AUTO TECH I CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY LIKE FORD SAID AND FORD REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND THAT DID NOT HEL...

Jan 6, 2013 Power Train 99,000 mi

IN SEPT 2012 THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY QUIT ON ME. WAS TOLD BY THE LOCAL DEALER THAT I NEEDED A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION ($6,000). OK'D THE REPAIR ONLY TO FIND OUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. AFTER WAITING 12 WEEKS FOR REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED STILL NO PARTS, NO REPAIR...

Jan 6, 2013 Power Train 99,000 mi

IN SEPT 2012 THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY QUIT ON ME. WAS TOLD BY THE LOCAL DEALER THAT I NEEDED A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION ($6,000). OK'D THE REPAIR ONLY TO FIND OUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. AFTER WAITING 12 WEEKS FOR REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED STILL NO PARTS, NO REPAIR...

Dec 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR...

Dec 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR...

Nov 20, 2012 Power Train 77,235 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OR EXTREMELY LATE RESPONSE THEN LUNGE FORWARD WHEN COMMANDED BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. OFTEN TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TURNING IN FRONT OF OTHER TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR A VERY DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE L...

Nov 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 77,235 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OR EXTREMELY LATE RESPONSE THEN LUNGE FORWARD WHEN COMMANDED BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. OFTEN TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TURNING IN FRONT OF OTHER TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR A VERY DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE L...

Nov 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 77,235 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OR EXTREMELY LATE RESPONSE THEN LUNGE FORWARD WHEN COMMANDED BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. OFTEN TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TURNING IN FRONT OF OTHER TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR A VERY DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE L...

Nov 20, 2012 Power Train 77,235 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OR EXTREMELY LATE RESPONSE THEN LUNGE FORWARD WHEN COMMANDED BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. OFTEN TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TURNING IN FRONT OF OTHER TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR A VERY DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE L...

Nov 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 77,235 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OR EXTREMELY LATE RESPONSE THEN LUNGE FORWARD WHEN COMMANDED BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. OFTEN TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TURNING IN FRONT OF OTHER TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR A VERY DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE L...

Nov 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 77,235 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OR EXTREMELY LATE RESPONSE THEN LUNGE FORWARD WHEN COMMANDED BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. OFTEN TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TURNING IN FRONT OF OTHER TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR A VERY DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE L...

Nov 13, 2012 Power Train 155,000 mi

MY CAR JUST STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK IN RUSH HOUR ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE WRENCH ON THE DASHBOARD COMES ON MY CAR JUST STOPS ACCELERATING AND I AM ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT BEING HIT. THE CAR STARTS BACK UP AND DOES IT AGA...

Nov 13, 2012 Power Train 155,000 mi

MY CAR JUST STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK IN RUSH HOUR ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE WRENCH ON THE DASHBOARD COMES ON MY CAR JUST STOPS ACCELERATING AND I AM ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT BEING HIT. THE CAR STARTS BACK UP AND DOES IT AGA...