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2006 Ford Five Hundred Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 364 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, most often about the speed control (32% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Five Hundred model year since 2000.
Most common 2006 Ford Five Hundred problems
Speed control
118 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while his foot was on the brake pedal. The rpms also increased and caused the vehicle to lunge forward. When the vehicle began to slow down the rpms increased and caused the vehicle to stall. The dealer stated that the failure…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While driving approximately 30-35 MPH the vehicle accelerated rapidly. He engaged the brakes immediately to stop the vehicle from accelerating. The failure occurred 7 to 8 times and the failure also happened while driving in reverse. He called the dealer and was advised that…
Transmission
104 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
2006 Ford Five Hundred sel on several occasions our 2006 Ford Five Hundred has accelerated while pulling into a parking spot in a parking lot or into our garage. This usually occurs while our foot is on the brake at idle speed. Acceleration varies from mild to very noticeable by the passengers. Concerned about hitting…
Addendum to odi id number : 10386714 the fuel pump, fuel filter had to be replaced, and the injectors flushed - cost $800 ++. Dealer now states codes show PCM needs to be replaced. Repair covered under federal emissions warranty (8 years or 80,000 miles) due to my current mileage being 79,008 miles. Dealer covered car…
Engine
59 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
I have owned my 2006 Ford 500 for 5 yrs and have had and issue for the last 2 yrs. While braking, the car will lurch and I mean really jump forward (or also in reverse) while RPM's surge/rev extremely high causing me to press very,very hard on the brakes at times slamming down to keep the car from going out of control…
Ford 500 lurches severely at random times while the engine is engaged. This happens most dangerously at high speeds, due to driver's inability to control vehicle adequately to defend against potential crashes or control speed during turns. This has caused problems on the snow and ice here in alaska because…
Electrical
51 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, alternator/generator/regulator.
I have a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. I purchased it used in jan 2012. My car continually lurches forward while sitting still. The air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. I have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. I will be driving and all gauges will bottom out…
This is a long on going problem with the electrical problem that has been going on now for five months. Started out having the battery cluster light on & check charging system. Found charging a little low, had new alternator installed. Then with a week, battery, engine light & airbag light cluster are on, then the fun…
Brakes
38 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 25,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1, purchased may 2006 2, july 2007 letter from Ford extending warranty on rear brakes. 3,may 2008 Ford replaced rear brakes under recall # 07n10n. 23,927 miles on car. 4, rear brakes replaced 50,085 miles 5, the brakes replaced under recall were the same poor quality as they replaced. 6, dealer offered no help. 7…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle's rear brake discs locked up and began to grind. The discs were replaced, but the contact stated that there were no previous signs of possible brake failure. A local repair shop repaired two rotors. The mechanic stated that it is a common…
Fuel system
38 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
I have a "bucking" behavior, after traveling approximately 2 hrs at speeds over 60mph (interstate travel). The car would lurch severely and hesitate, the engine revved very loudly, and the speed reduced to 40 MPH, even though I had my foot to the floor on the gas pedal. After driving off the highway, it would do the…
Addendum to odi id number : 10386714 the fuel pump, fuel filter had to be replaced, and the injectors flushed - cost $800 ++. Dealer now states codes show PCM needs to be replaced. Repair covered under federal emissions warranty (8 years or 80,000 miles) due to my current mileage being 79,008 miles. Dealer covered car…
Body and structure
17 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Every time it rains, my rear passage door fills with water. When there is a heavy rain, water also goes into the passenger front floor pan area.
The rear passenger door of my 2006 Ford 500 fills with water everytime it rains. I cannot find way to release the water and the door is very heavy now. I am worried the door will be damaged and my baby's car seat is next to it. I actually noticed water in the door quite some time ago, but just realized how bad it has…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
I had the car in the shop three times prior to the extended warranty expiring. All three times they said that they could not find the problem (which eventually was the throttle body assembly). Three days ago, on the freeway, the car was "lunging forward" going between a complete stop to 15 MPH in stop and go traffic.…
The Ford Five Hundred I own has surges of acceleration when I am inching my way into a parking spot or forward loser to a wall or another car. I have to quickly slam on my brakes to avoid hitting something. I fear at some point it may be a person. The problem has been going on for a while but I was never able to…
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 Five Hundred 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Idle instability
Summary
On november 29, 2012, ford motor company (ford) initiated customer satisfaction program 12n03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (my) 2005 through 2007 ford freestyle, five hundred and mercury montego vehicles.the program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through may 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.accor
Questions about the 2006 Ford Five Hundred
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (118 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); transmission (104 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); engine (59 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford Five Hundred?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Five Hundred model year since 2000, with 364 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.