MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Five Hundred

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2006 Ford Five Hundred
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 Five Hundred Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 510 complaints 2005 2006: 364 complaints 2006 2007: 199 complaints 2007
2006: 364 complaints
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YearComplaints
20041
2005510
2006364
2007199

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 32%

32% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 118 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DUMPSTER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120313

ACCELERATOR JUMPED TO FULL THROTTLE AS MY WIFE PULLED INTO PARKING SPOT-CAR JUMPED OVER CONCRETE CURB AND CROSSED A GRASSY STRIP AND STRUCK A PICKUP TRUCK. SHE WAS MOVING SLOWLY INTO THE SPOT WHEN CAR JUMPED ONTO FULL THROTTLE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060601

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 71 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 44 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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PULLED IN DROP OFF A DONATION AT A SECOND HAND STORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181015

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THERE WAS A SMELLED OF SMOKE. THE SMELL MAY HAVE BEEN COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 8 TO 9 HOURS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURN TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060714

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110511 — PE (closed 20130207)

Idle instability

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Ford Five Hundred — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (118 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (71 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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