Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred

I recently took my car in for an oil change and tire rotation only to be advised that I needed rear brake rotors, rear brake pads and brake fluid flush. This is the third time I've replaced the brakes on this vehicle. The vehicle has approx. 83,000 miles on it and I live in the suburbs. I argue with the service tech's every time they insist that the brakes need to be replaced. I can't believe that a car can go through so many brakes in such a short period of time.

I own a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. When I took the car for oil change maintenance on 11/25 and to have the tires rotated and aligned, the mechanic said the rear brakes on the vehicle were 95% worn, and should be replaced in short order. This is unusual since the vehicle is front wheel drive and only had 21,300 miles. The mechanic at the dealer stated that they were receiving several complaints regarding the brakes for that make of vehicle.

I purchased a 2005 Ford 500 new in September 2005. On April 17, 2007, 20 months I took it to the Ford dealer for a routine oil change and the 16,000 mile check up and I was told it needed new rear brakes. There was absolutely no reason why rear brakes should be required since I drive very little, and I took extremely good car of the vehicles. I own two other cars. This appeared to be a manufacturing or an engineering flaw. I was surprised on how quickly the Ford dealer knew to look at the brakes for problems. They must be doing this on a regular basis. I called Ford, and they said that the warranty on the brakes was only for 12 months, very convenient. Nhtsa should start an investigation giving the number of complaints on this problem. Ak.

- the contact has a 2005 Ford 500 with an odometer reading of 34900 miles and his rear break pads have worn out. The contact heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and found that his rear break pads are grinding into the rotors, but his front break pads are less than half way warn. The contact stated that there is service bulletin (06-22-17) from Ford which states that defective materials used on the rear break pads. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (webster dudley Lincoln Mercury) and they stated that he was not covered by Ford and he would have to pay for the repair. The contact also called Ford and stated that it is a wear item and is no longer covered.

Took my 2005 Ford Five Hundred in for an oil change and tire rotation (17k miles), 12 months old. Was called by the Ford dealer service manger and told I needed rear brake pads ASAP!. I question how a car that has only been owned for 12 months need brakes (and only rear ones!). Told Ford knows of the problem and resigned the pads, but I would have to pay $250 for the brake job (I declined). Multiple contacts (via email) to Ford hqts. Have been a waste of time. No response to the problem, no attempt to resolve the issue.

- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated when the vehicle was parked for an extended period the brake pads fail when restarting the vehicle. The vehicle had been parked for eleven days when the incident occurred. The contact was driving 65 mph and could hear the sound of metal grinding on metal when attempting to apply the brakes, it was also very difficult to stop the vehicle. Ford agrees that the incident occurred due to premature wear on the vehicle. The dealer stated the contact was liable for the repair cost. The contact maintained thiswas not a wear issue instead itwas a safety/failure issue. Ford refused to reimburse the contact, but advised the contact it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. Ford redesigned the brake pads due to this incident. Ford stated rust appears on the brake pads after being parked for an extended time. The contact's vehicle was inspected prior to the incident and there was no evidence of brake problems at the time. The contact referenced Ford bulletin # 06-22-17.

Subject: excessive rear brake wear on 2005 Ford Five Hundred. New car was purchased from local Ford dealership on April 17, 2005. Rear brake pads were replaced and rotors turned by Ford dealership on April 13, 2006 at 29,976 miles. Ford dealership replaced the rear brake pads and rotors on Nov. 17, 2006 at 46,691 miles. Why did the Ford factory rear brake pads/rotors get 29,976 miles and Ford dealership installed rear brake pad/rotors get only 16,715 miles? pads front: Ford factory installed still on car with 46,691 miles: left front: outside 6mm thick inside 8mm thick right front: outside 6 mm thick inside 8 mm thick pads rear: Ford dealership installed new 0 miles left rear: outside 8 mm thick inside 10 mm thick right rear: outside 8mm thick inside 10 mm thick Ford recommended replacement of brake pads is less than 3 mm. The front pads are 6 inches long and the rear pads are only 2 inches long. Why are the rear pads only 1/3 the size of the front pads? the rear wheel rims are always black with excessive brake dust. The front wheel rims have very little brake dust. The rear wheels when jacked up and spun by hand seem to drag on the pads/rotors. Other cars I have will spin by hand 8 to 10 seconds. The Ford 500 will spin only 3 seconds. Is it possible the emergency brakes are the problem for this drag and wear? the Ford dealer is helpful, but Ford warranty is only 18,000 miles/12 months on factory installed brakes, and 12,000/12 months on Ford dealership installed brakes. I have filed a complaint with the Ford motor CO. Customer relationship center. Their answer was that there are no brake problems. Ford dealership checked with the Ford factory tech and again no brake problems. Nhtsa web site has 11 complaints like mine. How can Ford corp and the Ford dealership tell me there are no rear brake problems with my 2005 Ford Five Hundred.

I purchased a 2005 Ford 500 new in July 2005. I had it serviced by the book at my dealership. On Nov 14,2006 I took it in for a routine oil change and the 22,000 mile check up. I was told it needed new rear brakes and "rotors". Since 75% of these miles are all highway miles (very little braking), there is absolutely no reason why rear brakes should be required. . . . And certainly no excuse for the rotors needing replaced. Since I take extremely good car of my vehicles, including washing it by hand, I have noticed since I bought it that the rear wheels are always black with brake dust. The front wheels are typically clean. That must mean the rear wheels are doing most of the work. This is without a doubt an engineering issue. Also, having visited the NHTSA website, it is littered with complaints from other Ford 500 owners experiencing the exact same problem. And via their reports, a denial by Ford that there is not problem. (wonder why they are on the ropes as a car maker???) I "chatted with the service advisor to no avail. I plan on going higher. . . . Wish me luck. On the other hand, I present to between 15 and 20 thousand individuals each year across the country talking about integrity and customer service. Ford is about to learn the true meaning of the term "customer terrorist". I can assure them that I will get my money's worth a couple of hundred times over. Maybe you should wish them luck. . . They are going to need it.

I purchased a new 2005 Ford 500 in mid 2005. I only have 3600 miles on the vehicle. Rear wheels of my vehicle are completely blackened by brake dust that he had . Rear rotors were are deeply grooved and should be repaired or replaced. Shop foreman at dealership showed a release from the Ford engineer division that notified Ford dealers that Ford was aware of the problem. They are investigating the problem and will use different brake pads in the . . . . 4th quarter of 2006, but were presently considering the problem to be normal and will not allow any warranty work. The shop foreman admitted that he considered the problem to be an engineering issue, was having problems with other new Ford vehicles, and was going to call Ford engineering about the issue. Shop foreman called June 22, 2006 and advised that Ford was not considering the problem to be a problem and were not going to back any warranty work. I was advised that the ã‚ownerã‚s manual" recommends that the wheels be washed at least once a week. A serious problem and the answer is to wash the wheels once a week? son-in-law also determined that after driving several blocks, the front and rear brake rotors were be incredibly hot. He advised me that the excessive heat could cause my brakes to brakes to fail and me or others could be injured, or worse. ** rear brake pads degrading and rear brake rotors need replaced. Excessive heat in rear rotors.