2006 Ford 500 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-06-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 100,000 mi

“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 li…”

2018-05-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 149,897 mi

“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…”

2018-02-10 · Unknown Or Other · 144,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“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 man…”

2017-11-08 · Power Train · 70,000 mi

“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 …”

2017-10-06 · Seat Belts · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash

“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…”

2017-09-19 · Air Bags · 100,000 mi

“takata recall- for over a year i have been trying to get my truck air bags fixed and they had given me the run around [xxx]avila service advisor from casa ford el paso, tx 915-775-8295, has ignored my requests to please assist me . he stated that they do not have them in stock, but for over a year? i am 80 yrs. old and feel that's why they kee…”

2017-06-29 · Engine · 100,100 mi

“vehicle lurches forwards when engine is started and put into gear. could case damage to other objects or people.…”

2017-05-25 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“there many issues motor just blew up today sitting in drive way i just bought it and started it and it blew up power steering wiring cadillac converters it has a lot of problems…”

2017-03-23 · Electrical System · 98,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. while driving various speeds, the alternator burned out without warning. the contact had the alternator replaced five times. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. the vin was not available. …”

2016-11-16 · Power Train · 128,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. while driving various speeds, the transmission warning indicator illuminated without warning. in addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was diagnosed as needing either a valve body or transmission replacement. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,00…”