2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL review from North America
"Lemon - Never another Ford again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brakes replaced at 2,000 km.
Front brakes replaced at 7,060 km.
Rear brakes replaced at 20,000 km.
Front brakes replaced at 29,000 km.
Brakes machined (front and back) at 37,000 km.
ALL BRAKE WORK DUE TO GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING ABOVE SPEEDS OF 50 KM/H.
Engine has an intermittent tick or knocking sound. Worst in cold weather; can be heard inside car.
Alternator, battery, and spark plugs replaced at 54,000 km.
Heater/AC Fan now making noises.
General comments?
Pleasure to drive but too many problems. Dealer satisfaction is making me go elsewhere.
Ford dealer and customer service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Duratec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 107 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 59200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2009 |