KnownCarProblems2006 Ford 500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford 500, most often about the speed control (35% of complaints, typically around 102,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 500 model year since 2000.
Complaints68
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported3
Injuries reported2
Most common 2006 Ford 500 problems
Speed control
24 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford 500. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it experienced unintended acceleration and a complete loss of power. The maintenance warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
It has check engine light on, momentary engine idle, RPM surge when stopped or during low speed driving, such as turning into a parking or backing out of a parking spot. Pulling in or backing out of the garage. Stoping at a stop light, lunges forward: came close to causing property damage by running into another…
Transmission
20 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles.
In sept 2012 the transmission completely quit on me. Was told by the local dealer that I needed a completely new transmission ($6,000). Ok'd the repair only to find out no parts are available throughout the entire country. After waiting 12 weeks for repair to be completed still no parts, no repair. Called Ford motor…
Original owner unaware of issues with CVT transmission until I had one and investigated online .I had noise at park and idle also reverse sounded very strange. While I was lucky enough not to have my safety at risk at this time, if let go there is no doubt loss of propulsion was eminent. This transmission is either so…
Engine
17 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
It has check engine light on, momentary engine idle, RPM surge when stopped or during low speed driving, such as turning into a parking or backing out of a parking spot. Pulling in or backing out of the garage. Stoping at a stop light, lunges forward: came close to causing property damage by running into another…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford 500. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it experienced unintended acceleration and a complete loss of power. The maintenance warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Electrical
14 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 109,500 miles.
The throttle body was replaced once due to random car surging. Problem resurfaced a year later. This time Ford said it was the alternator ($570). I don't think Ford knows what's wrong with this car, but there is a safety issue. The car surges randomly.
Instrument panel not working no lights on dash speedometer, gas gauge not working also reverse lights stay on the airbag light on dash stays on.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 137,000 miles.
After stopping at a traffic light the car only accelerated to 15 MPH on a busy six lane street, the engine then died and the car was stalled in traffic. Upon turning the ignition off and re-starting the car it proceeded without any problems. Since this occurrence the engine will, without warning, accelerate to higher…
Fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and the fuel filler neck, affecting the strength of the joint. In the event of a severe rear impact, an improper weld can result in a crack in the joint. This could illuminate the check engine light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out. Any fuel…
Lights
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
2006 Ford five hundred left front headlight caught on fire spontaneously while having been parked for 30 minutes in our garage with the engine off. Fire destroyed left front engine area. Wife was fortunately in the garage when the headlight started to ignite and tried to put it out while calling 911. Flames reached…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford 500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH during inclement weather, the vehicle lost power as the headlights dimmed. In addition, the vehicle jerked and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle then…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 122,000 miles.
While starting my car ( parked ) with the front passenger window down smoke began to appear from behind the passenger rear view window. I saw a flame ( fire ) appear from behind the passenger rear view mirror. When I turned off the vehicle the flame went out. After the fire none of the windows will work and the…
It has check engine light on, momentary engine idle, RPM surge when stopped or during low speed driving, such as turning into a parking or backing out of a parking spot. Pulling in or backing out of the garage. Stoping at a stop light, lunges forward: came close to causing property damage by running into another…
Brakes
3 complaints · 4%When I pull into a parking spot my car lunges forward and I have to hit the brakes quickly to avoid hitting other cars parked in front of me or driving into the stores. Recently while at lights I have felt the car try to accelerate while I am stopped and my foot is on the brakes. I always have to hit the brakes…
First noticed when I was in line at a drive through car would jump forward. It is getting worse as I was backing out of parking lot at the grocery store car jumped felt like the acclerator was stuck, I hit my brake and it felt as if it went to the floor. I almost hit another car thank god there was no one walking…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Ford 500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Ford 500
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford 500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (24 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles); transmission (20 complaints, typically around 98,500 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford 500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Ford 500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford 500?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 500 model year since 2000, with 68 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.