2006 Ford Five Hundred
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.
- Complaints
- 364
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 364 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 510 |
| 2006 | 364 |
| 2007 | 199 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
32% · 118 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2012-03-13
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-01
Power train
29% · 106 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Electrical system
14% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and rear compartment/trunk.
Show complaint excerpts
Pulled in drop off a donation at a second hand store.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-15
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, 2006-07-14
Service brakes
12% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Unintended acceleration from stop when brake released. From sept 2006 until present. Approx $3000 each time. Hit garage wall. (Approx 5 collisions with wall) still does it. Finally found out when & why.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-08
Also filed under Structure
Engine
10% · 36 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…
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.
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2011-05-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-07 Idle instability
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Ford Five Hundred — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 118 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 106 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 51 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.