Complaints
523
Crashes
31
Fires
9
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Ford Five Hundred Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1118 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:79,803 mi
Crash-related:9
#271 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:93,170 mi
Crash-related:2
#344 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:108,401 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 118 | 9 | — | 79,803 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 71 | 2 | — | 93,170 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 44 | — | 4 | 108,401 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | 2 | 1 | 97,202 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | 2 | — | 65,367 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 21 | 2 | — | 30,432 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 79,546 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 78,456 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 95,607 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | 2 | 121,630 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 3 | — | 56,789 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | 1 | — | 66,102 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 8 | — | — | 18,731 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 79,854 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 84,272 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | — | 94,917 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | 63,675 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 21,375 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 29,731 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 5 | — | — | 62,419 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 33,750 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
118
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,803
Transmission / Drivetrain
71
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,170
Electrical Faults
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
108,401
Engine Problems
36
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,202
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,367
Hydraulic Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,432
Gasoline Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,546
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,456
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,607
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
121,630
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,789
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,102
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,731
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,854
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,272
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,917
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,675
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,375
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,731
Instrument Cluster
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,419
Fuel System, Other
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,500
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,750
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Ford Five Hundred — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Ford Five Hundred reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Ford Five Hundred has 523 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 118 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (118 complaints, avg 79,803 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (71 complaints, avg 93,170 mi); Electrical Faults (44 complaints, avg 108,401 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,189 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred include 31 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Five Hundred reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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