2006 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to rear end overhaul bearings repair the consumer stated the rear pinion seals were replaced two years ago. The consumer believed there was something wrong with the quality of work or there was a manufacturing defect. The dealer and Ford have agreed to cut the bill in half to $650.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated there was noise in the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the rear end needed to be replaced. The dealer stated the wheel bearings failed and also caused the gears to fail. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect because the mileage was low when the failure occurred. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.

- Mimint, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F150. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle rear when performing a turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure recurred within two weeks. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/01/10. The consumer stated there was still a noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the vehicle would not start on several occasions. Updated 12/14/10

- Johnstown, OH, USA

I discovered a leaky rear shock absorber on my 2006 Ford truck while still under warranty. I took it to my dealer who confirmed that the shock absorber was defective and would replace it, but not the pair. Every professional shop that I have spoken with, to include the Ford dealer, says shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs, but Ford refuses to replace the pair--it says it will only replace the defective one. I appealed to Ford Motor Corp and they too refused. I believe that is wrong and unsafe.

- El Paso, TX, USA