Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 1 problem related to transmission shudder (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Five Hundred based on all problems reported for the Five Hundred.
05 Ford Five Hundred fwd. Transmission shudder down shifting around 1500 rpm feels almost like a brake problem. Happens more and more often especially on hot days. Dealer serviced transmission 55,000 miles changing fluid and communicating no apparent problems. Total failure 58,000 miles no reverse at all ,could drive it on the trailer in low. Will require a new transmission for sure, this is the last Ford.
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