Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 74 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph and having to brake abruptly, there was a hesitation in braking response. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. Read details...
The brakes are spongy. Very seldom they will be normal. Most of the time they will be soft and have to be pumped. Sometimes the brakes will be firm for a couple of seconds and then the pedal will sink to the floorboards. Read details...
2005 Ford Five Hundred rear brakes worn at 14,000 miles. Scrapping sounds were coming from the rear of vehicle, taken to dealer, told 15 days to get parts. 1 month later went to dealer, told parts available Feb 2008, told to repair vehicle on my own and would be reimbursed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. A mechanic stated that the brake pads were grinding into the rotors. The contact believes the brakes are defective because of the low mileage on the vehicle. Read details...
I have a 2006 Ford 500 the dealer replaced my rear brakes at 14,000 miles n/c. At 28,000 I paid for both rear & front brakes rotors and calipers, at 52,000 miles rear & front pads I was just told at 76,000 I need the works again. Read details...