2006 Ford Five Hundred Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 2% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“As my wife and I were driving the car on separate occasions we noticed inconsistency in the responsiveness of the steering wheel. Sometimes it was difficult to turn, other times it turned freely. This could have caused major problems while driving. Now the steering wheel has become nearly impossible to turn at all times. We took it to a mechanic who said it was the lower steering shaft coupling and it was nearly locked up. He informed us that this is a very common problem with Ford products. If this is a problem with many Ford products, why isn't it being recalled? …”
NHTSA complaint #10681143, filed 2015-02, 141,000 miles“In june 2007, my wife took our 2006 Ford Five Hundred (sel) to the local dealer for an oil change. She was informed at the time that she needed to have the rear brake pads replaced. The car had only 26,800 miles on it. I was in disbelief and told her not to allow the work. I took the car to an auto service center that I trusted the next day. Sure enough, the pads needed to be replaced. I had them do the work. I then complained to the local dealer that this wear rate was unacceptable and cars normally go significantly longer before needing rear pad replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265729, filed 2009-04, 26,822 miles“Got into an accident and right mirror was fully broken. Right side of the body was also smashed in. Left brake lights stopped working and engine makes weird sounds.”
NHTSA complaint #11354790, filed 2020-09, 80 miles“Steering binds while turning forcing driver to muscle the steering wheel through the rest of the turn; also steering wheel does not return back to straight position without driver assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10578499, filed 2014-04, 111,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While driving various speeds, the vehicle swerved into the next lane. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10679890, filed 2015-01, 88,000 milesSteering: 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 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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