2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

523

Owner Complaints

31 Crashes 9 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

The 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED has received a total of 523 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (118 complaints), Power Train (71 complaints), and Electrical System (44 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED, potentially affecting up to 58,640 vehicles.

Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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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Owner Complaints for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

523 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 118 9 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 71 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 44 4 Fires 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 36 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 31 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 18
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 17 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 15
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 14
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 11 2 Fires 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Structure
Complaints: 6
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Wheels
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries

Most Recent Complaints

#11481505 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I would be driving on highway my wrench light would come on and my car would come to a crawl I always have kids in my car I could easily be rear ended and maybe hurt or killed I have to find a place to pull off where people behind me is cussing me out they think I did on purpose I then shut car off and tirn back on. Then ok till happens again there should be a recall I am on a fixed income and can't afford another car please help
#11481067 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | | 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the instrument cluster lights turned became inoperable. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the instrument cluster lights illuminated after 5 minutes. The contact was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred on four different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
#11448311 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Door latch freezes i cold weather causing the door not to latch closed.
#11444954 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
when I’m The vehicle and the temperature reaches middle temp ,the car starts to beep and all the dashboard lights go completely out and the head lights and tail lights be blinking as if they are about to go off . Even when I have the heater or a/c on they turns off and I’m a afraid that if or when I’m on the highway all my lights will just stop working on the middle of the highway at night and no one will be able to see me. And that will cause a big wreck and maybe kill myself or worst someone else. I have looked my car up to see if it has a recall but none are given. I’m afraid for the safety of my fellow drivers on the at night . And I don’t know what to do about this problem.
#11444954 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
when I’m The vehicle and the temperature reaches middle temp ,the car starts to beep and all the dashboard lights go completely out and the head lights and tail lights be blinking as if they are about to go off . Even when I have the heater or a/c on they turns off and I’m a afraid that if or when I’m on the highway all my lights will just stop working on the middle of the highway at night and no one will be able to see me. And that will cause a big wreck and maybe kill myself or worst someone else. I have looked my car up to see if it has a recall but none are given. I’m afraid for the safety of my fellow drivers on the at night . And I don’t know what to do about this problem.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

19312 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB

19087 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT

06179 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION - INCLUDING GAUGES SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND/OR REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 02-17-06. *KB

0747 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED.

Investigation PE11018 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Closed

Opened:

Idle instability

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