There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, but owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Ford Five Hundred problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 118 | |
| Power Train | 106 | |
| Electrical System | 51 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | |
| Engine | 36 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | |
| Structure | 18 | |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | |
| Equipment | 10 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 31
- Structure › Body — 9
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 8
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 6
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 6
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,134 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 Five Hundred complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 27, 2022
I would be driving on highway my wrench light would come on and my car would come to a crawl I always have kids in my car I could easily be rear ended and maybe hurt or killed I have to find a place to pull off where people behind me is cussing me out they think I did on purpose I then shut car off and tirn back on. Then ok till happens again there should be a recall I am on a fixed income and can't afford another car please help
Electrical System · at 60,000 miles · reported Aug 24, 2022
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the instrument cluster lights turned became inoperable. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the instrument cluster lights illuminated after 5 minutes. The contact was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred on four different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…
Electrical System · reported Dec 25, 2021
when Iâm The vehicle and the temperature reaches middle temp ,the car starts to beep and all the dashboard lights go completely out and the head lights and tail lights be blinking as if they are about to go off . Even when I have the heater or a/c on they turns off and Iâm a afraid that if or when Iâm on the highway all my lights will just stop working on the middle of the highway at night and no one will be able to see me. And that will cause a big wreck and maybe kill myself or worst someone else. I have looked my car up to see if it has a recall but none are given. Iâm afraid for…
Engine · at 104,000 miles · reported Nov 19, 2021
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The contact restarted the vehicle and the transmission worked as designed for a while. While traveling up a hill or at a stop light, the vehicle would drift backwards. The contact had to let the vehicle drift to shift into gear. At times the vehicle failed to shift. The engine and wrench warning lights were illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Electrical System · at 201,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2021
I was on my way home coming down farrow rd. And my car stalled out, so I slowly pulled in the median turn car off and back on. When I got ready to pull out of the median the car wouldn't go no faster than 5 miles and hour. So I had my friend help me pull it out of the road and take me home and tow my car to the house. When I got it home there wasn't any acceleration, rpms wont move at all, car has power and cranks but when I put it in drive it won't go anywhere. It stalls and cuts off, even in neutral no acceleration. Everything lights up and cuts on but no acceleration. From my photos below…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (118 reports), followed by power train (106). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,134 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.