2006 Ford Five Hundred Problems
Shopping for a used 2006 Ford Five Hundred? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 364 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Unintended Acceleration the most reported area.
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This 2006 Ford Five Hundred has 364 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Unintended Acceleration.
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2006 Ford Five Hundred Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2006 Ford Five Hundred trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2006 Ford Five Hundred Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2006 Ford Five Hundred 4-DR. w/SABOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated11.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
11.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2006 Ford Five Hundred has 364 owner complaints, 20 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Unintended Acceleration. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Five Hundred
- Model year
- 2006
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 364
- Crash-related complaints
- 20
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Unintended Acceleration
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2006 Ford Five Hundred problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Unintended Acceleration
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Unintended Acceleration, Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
The 2006 Ford Five Hundred shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2006 Ford Five Hundred
Inspection Focus
- Inspect for unintended acceleration issues and check for related recalls.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect for unintended acceleration issues and check for related recalls.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The 2006 Ford Five Hundred has 364 NHTSA complaints, with the highest number related to unintended acceleration and transmission/drivetrain issues. Crash-related complaints number 20. The data suggests potential concerns with acceleration control and drivetrain reliability.
- Unintended acceleration accounts for 118 complaints, the most of any component.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues total 104 complaints, the second highest.
- Engine problems are reported in 59 complaints.
- Unintended Acceleration
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Engine Problems
Full breakdown
All 2006 Ford Five Hundred complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 118 | 9 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 104 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 59 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 51 | — | 5 | — | |
| Brake System | 39 | 3 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 31 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 17 | 3 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 4 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 …
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 w…
Door latch freezes i cold weather causing the door not to latch closed.
when I’m 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 I’m a afr…
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 dri…
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 TA…
VEHICLE STOPS AND STARTS WITH A JERK. JUMPING CAUSING SLOW DOWN EVEN WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS DONE TO FIX IT. SEEMS LIKE EVERY FORD HAS THIS PROBLEM AT SOME POINT
BATTERY JUST GOES DEAD OVER NIGHT. SIGNAL LIGHTS MELTED AND QUIT WORKING. CLUSTER PANEL JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING AND CAN'T USE AIR, RADIO, WINDOWS, LOCKS, SEATS, ETC. CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. HAVE REPLACED ALL PARTS SUGGESTED BY CODES. STILL NO FIX. WONT SHI…
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS MELTING ON THE INSIDE CAUSING MELTING PLASTIC TO DRIP INTO THE THROTTLE BODY,CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN VERY POORLY ARE NOT AT ALL!!!
GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND RIGHT MIRROR WAS FULLY BROKEN. RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY WAS ALSO SMASHED IN. LEFT BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND ENGINE MAKES WEIRD SOUNDS.
THE CAR IS SURGING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS ABOUT TO FALL APART THE CAR HAS LOW MILES AND THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BUT WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FORD 500 I SEE THERE IS A EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR AND SEEM…
THE BRAKES ARE SPONGY. VERY SELDOM THEY WILL BE NORMAL. MOST OF THE TIME THEY WILL BE SOFT AND HAVE TO BE PUMPED. SOMETIMES THE BRAKES WILL BE FIRM FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THEN THE PEDAL WILL SINK TO THE FLOORBOARDS. THIS OCCURS DURING DURING NORMAL DRIVING AND STOPPI…
CAUSE UNKNOWN- BATTERY LIGHT IS COMING ON MORE WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING IN ALL MODES, LOCAL AUTO STORE DETERMINED IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEY TESTED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR & STARTER. ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE IS A MUSTY SMELL & MANY ( IF NOT ALL) OF MY METAL PARTS ARE RUSTED…
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 …
I OWN A 06 FORD FIVEHUNDRED AND AT ONLY 100,000 MILES I BEGAN EXPERIENCING REALLY HARD DOWNSHIFTING AND SOMETIMES COMPLETE SLIP FROM GEAR SLAMMING BACK INTO GEAR AFTER ROLLING FREELY FOR A WHILE HAPPENS WHEN CAR REACHES NORMAL RUNNING TEMP WAS TOLD WHOLE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE …
MY 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED IS SURGING THERE'S NO POWER IT STUMBLES SHUTS OFF.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WRENCH WARNING INDICATOR FOR THE TRANSMISSION ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, BUT IT LOST ACCELERATION. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN…
WHILE STOPING AT RED LIGHT CAR STALLS BUCKLES DOSE NOT GO OVER 50 MPH AS IT HITS 50 MPH RPMS GO TO6000 SPEED STAYS ON 50 MPH AND I CAN'T GO ON A HIGH WAY CAUSE I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC NOISE COMING FROM MOTER CAR GOT HOT GOING UP HILLS IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER AND IT JUST ALL ARO…
WHEN CAR IS ON, WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF OF BRAKE OR REVERSING, CAR SURGES OR JUMPS FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
DOOR FROZE SHUT AND EVER SINCE MANUALLY OPENING THE MESSAGE CENTER STATES DRIVER DOOR AJAR AND PASSENGER DOOR AJAR AND THEY ARE NOT. BUT I CAN'T RESET DRIVER CONTROLS UNTIL DOORS SHOW CLOSED. HAVE RUN CODE IN MY CAR AND ONLY CODE IS P0193 FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. NO CODES FOR D…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Safety recalls
2006 Ford Five Hundred recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Questions
2006 Ford Five Hundred buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2006 Ford Five Hundred reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 364 owner complaints, 20 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2006 Ford Five Hundred shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?▾
#1: Unintended Acceleration (118 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (104 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (59 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, NHTSA complaints include 20 crash-related reports and 6 fire reports out of 364 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2006 Ford Five Hundred. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2006 Ford Five Hundred?▾
The 2006 Ford Five Hundred shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Unintended Acceleration during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Five Hundred reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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