MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford 500

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2006 Ford 500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:06.851Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford 500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2005: 99 complaints 2005 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007
2006: 68 complaints
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YearComplaints
200599
200668
200737

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 35%

35% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 24 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

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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!

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

ENGINE 25%

25% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180210

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT ON FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE HAVING BEEN PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES IN OUR GARAGE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. FIRE DESTROYED LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130912

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Ford 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford 500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford 500?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford 500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.