2006 Ford Five Hundred Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 3% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed a leak under my vehicle and discovered the air conditioner compressor leaking. I am preparing to take it to the dealer for repairs. I am aware that the same problems exist on numerous 2005 and 2006 models. I hope that Ford will take some action to assist the many customers with the same problem. I believe a recall is required!”
NHTSA complaint #10463915, filed 2012-07, 51,050 miles“A/c compressor failed , only worked when at highway speed. Per reputable A/C mechanic this is a problem with Ford 500's.called Ford motor company in detroit 7/13/11, Ford will not cover repair, but I was told there have been several incidents for A/C failure. Ford told me to keep my receipt in case Ford some day decides to cover it. Ford knows it has a problem, but not willing to cover it , until they are forced to cover it by NHTSA maybe?”
NHTSA complaint #10415432, filed 2011-07, 117,500 miles“After having been driven for 30-45 min, the car was parked with motor running for 5-10 min. Got back in car, put foot on break pedal, shifted car into reverse, lifted foot off break pedal and car suddenly lurched backwards. Slammed breaks on and car shut off. Car had no problem cranking right up. Did the same thing again, only this time I had it in drive. Hit the breaks, car dies again. This has happened a few times while sitting in line at a fast food drive-thru and have almost hit cars infront of me when I go to move up in the line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10347900, filed 2010-08, 69,250 miles“Starting since february 2010. My car lunges forward whenever at a dead stop. When shifting to drive and reverse. I have had to have my foot on brake and even almost had an accident while parking and hit the wall. Went to dealership and first they said it was my engine mount that was causing it. Then went again because the problem still occurred and they said I needed a new battery. Then they claimed it was my air filter which is a lie. I called the Ford headquarters and all they can do is take down when I called and what it was about. …”
NHTSA complaint #10373274, filed 2010-12, 39,000 miles“The reverse sensing system worked flawlessly for the first 5000 miles. Now it goes off everytime I put the car in reverse when there is nothing near the rear of the car. Now I disregard the warning beeps which is dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10153392, filed 2006-03, 5,000 milesEquipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred
118 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 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.
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