Why did they stop making Ford Five Hundred?
The SE trim level choice was dropped in 2007 for what would be the last year for the Ford Five Hundred. As a twist of fate, the Five Hundred nameplate was abandoned in 2008 in favor of the reactivation of the Taurus moniker.
Is a Ford Five Hundred AWD?
Based on a platform shared with Volvo’s S80, the Five Hundred makes extensive use of Volvo safety and all-wheel-drive technology. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a six-speed automatic are available, and buyers have a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Does a 2005 Ford 500 have a timing belt or chain?
The 500/Montego has a timing chain. Remove the OIL cap & you will see it. The belt you saw underneath is the serp.
Are there any problems with the Ford CVT?
Ford CVT Problems 1 Transmission Specs. Part of the reason for this CVTs reliability is the fact that it is a chain-driven unit, very similar in design to those used by Porsche. 2 Electrical Sensor Issues. 3 Computer Failures. 4 Mechanical Failures. 5 Overpower Failure.
Are there any problems with the Ford Five Hundred?
Other Power Train related problems of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred Power Train problems 34 Automatic Transmission problems 9 Transmission Failure problems 2 Automatic Transmission Control Module pr 2 Noises During Shifting problems 2
When did the Ford 500 CVT transmission come out?
The Ford 500 sold from 2005 to 2007 and came with options for two different transmissions.
Why is my Ford Five Hundred transmission not working?
Car hesitates when downshifting at 25 and 35 mph once it is heated up (212F or higher per TSB). If you try to accelerator during one of these hesistations the transmission engages at a much higher RPM, can be damaged. Sometimes jamming of gear shift at park position required some mechanical replacement.