There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Ford 500, but owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Ford 500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | |
| Power Train | 20 | |
| Engine | 17 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Ford 500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 7, 2018
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 vehicle in parking lot or at stop light. Safety issue, what if the car lunges forward at a stop light into incoming traffic, causing bodily injury and property damage. Ford should have recalled this safety issue. I purchased this cause after the 10 year warranty extension was issued.…
Engine · at 149,897 miles · reported May 21, 2018
Hi. The recall ford had on the throttle body issues back in 2013 when I got mine fixed. Now 40 thousands miles later the car almost lunge into traffic at a red light 2 times. Well the car is having the same problem as before I got the throttle body fixed. I called ford in cabot and they wanted over 200.00 hundred dollars to run a diagnostic and to clean the throttle. I thought this was a fixed issue and it is not. Ford in cabot told me it will have to be clean or the unit has to be replaced and that is around 500 dollars. What a scam they are pulling. This needs to be dealt with asap. I have…
Electrical System · at 144,000 miles · reported Feb 10, 2018
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 interior lights will not come on manually or come on as usual when the key is taken out of the ignition.
Power Train · at 70,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2017
Transmission is broken and need replacement. Said to be non-repairable as ford discontinued making the transmission 3 years after introduction car has only 70,000 miles on it. Now I have large flower planter as I can't drive it! Ford, but for this issue I had a perfectly usable/reliable car! Now it is a safety hazard! What are you going to do about it! Happens in motion
Air Bags · at 130,000 miles · reported Oct 6, 2017
Airbag failed to deploy in a crash with a vehicle which made a left turn in front of me. Speed was 35-40mph. I suffered fractured sternum as a result when my chest hit the steering wheel. Crash happened in eagan, mn. On cliff road
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Ford 500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Ford 500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford 500?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (24 reports), followed by power train (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.