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2006 Ford Five Hundred Brakes Problems

Complaints
39about this part
Share
11%of 364 total for the year
Median mileage
26,800miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 11% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,800 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“As I started my car to leave, the parking brake would not release right (went down to the floor), the brake light was displayed on the dash, and I could tell the parking brakes were still engaged. Since the parking brakes were still engaged, my rear wheels were locked up. My car therefore was not drivable. There was no prior warning of this problem for my Ford 2006 Five Hundred. I have not been informed of any recalls from Ford motor company due to this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10525318, filed 2013-07, 80,000 miles

“I took my Ford 500 in for the rear brake recall,they replaced the pads ,but the rotors were within limits,so they turned them down. Now when it comes time for normal brake replacement,I will probably have to replace the rotors on my own. In other words, Ford only gave me a set of pads,which sure is a cheap way out.”

NHTSA complaint #10231200, filed 2008-06, 23,324 miles

“I have had to have the rear brakes changed twice since owning my 2006 Ford 500 since it was new. I have 45,000 miles on the vehicle. Front brakes are still 75% good. I believe Ford has a design flaw and should have a national recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10268318, filed 2009-05, 22,000 miles

“This is in regard to a 2006 Ford Five Hundred with rear brake grinding. I received a notice ( 07n10)from Ford motor company july 2007 . It stated that my vehicle may have had direct exposure to moisture for an extended period that may have caused the brake pads to swell and create a slight drag condition. Low levels of brake drag could lead to premature brake pad wear. At 36,000 miles the rear brakes began to grind . The rear brake pads and rotors were replaced at no charge . …”

NHTSA complaint #10200385, filed 2007-08, 38,000 miles

“1st issue: when the vehicle is at a stop light, the car feels like it's going to jump forward even while the brake is depressed. I worry about rear-ending the car in front of me. Then when the car is in park, the car begins to rev or idle high as if the accelerator has been pressed. 2nd issue: while in park or driving at low speeds of 30-35mph, the instrument panel quits working and the A/C stops as if the car was turned off. It'll then come back on and will continue to come on and off. The bad thing is that the hazard lights won't even work. There's no warning. …”

NHTSA complaint #10464304, filed 2012-07, 170,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200732%
20063911%
2005449%

Other parts of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred

Vehicle speed control
118 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology