2006 Ford Five Hundred Body and structure Problems

“The 2006 Ford 500 we own has problems with both rear doors. Whenever it rains, the doors fill up with water and it's almost impossible to get the water out. Some can be released by shaking the door but most stays in the door. I am worried about mold forming as well as failure of the electronic windows and door lock mechanisms. This has been occurring for some time.”

“The rear passenger door of my 2006 Ford 500 fills with water everytime it rains. I cannot find way to release the water and the door is very heavy now. I am worried the door will be damaged and my baby's car seat is next to it. I actually noticed water in the door quite some time ago, but just realized how bad it has gotten after our latest bad thunderstorms/heavy rains.”

“Transmission is faulty. Shortly after I bought this car used at 91000 miles I had to replace valve solenoid and reprogram computer done by Ford dealership. This worked for about 2 to 3 months at which point the transmission started acting up again. It would stall and then shift really hard when coming up to speed which resulted in a jerking of the car. Also would jerk when trying to come to a stop. I had a few close calls which almost resulted in an accident since I can not speed up without it jerking and I couldn't slow down fast without it jerking and wanting to jump forward. …”

“Upon starting the vehicle this morning (first sub-freezing day here and first time the car had not been garaged), the driver door did not latch. Repeated attempts to secure the door both from inside and outside the vehicle failed. I held the door closed for a 10-minute drive and partially through the trip it partially latched and by the time I arrived at my destination the door latched and locked. This is similar to an existing recall for 2005 Ford five hundreds (id #06v383000) but in speaking with Ford owner services I am told the recall has not extended to 2006 model year five hundreds. …”

“We have a 2006 Ford 500 which had the CVT transmission replaced after 4 weeks. The transmission continues to have a significant delay in engaging in reverse. My wife and daughter did not wait until the transmission engaged and have on occasion lurched backwards almost running over her little brother. With the front of the car on a decline the car will roll forward when in reverse until it engages and the user depresses the throttle. Olathe Ford and a factory rep. Inspected the vehicle and supposedly the vehicle is within specs. I don't think so, the car also whines when turning corners. …”