2006 Ford FIVE HUNDRED - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Ford Five Hundred 4-DR has a mixed safety rating according to the NHTSA, with strong scores of 5 out of 5 for both the front and side crash ratings. However, the overall safety rating is reported as "Not Rated," indicating some uncertainty. The car received a decent rollover rating of 4 out of 5, suggesting a moderate risk of rollover accidents.

Unfortunately, this Ford Five Hundred is not equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, or lane departure warning systems, which are advanced safety features that could help prevent accidents in certain situations.

In terms of complaints and recalls, this vehicle has had 364 complaints reported, indicating potential issues that drivers have faced. Additionally, there has been 1 recall for this model, suggesting a specific safety concern that needed to be addressed by the manufacturer.

Overall, while the Ford Five Hundred shows strength in certain crash test ratings, the lack of advanced safety features and the presence of complaints and recalls may raise some concerns about its overall safety performance. Drivers should consider these factors when assessing the safety of this vehicle.

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Complaint Count

364

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Ford Five Hundred 4-DR Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Ford Five Hundred 4-DR

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

No
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Ford Five Hundred 4-DR Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred 4-DR Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2007 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2007 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2007 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 Ford FIVE HUNDRED

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving 55-60 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and the vehicle jerked. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 103,000. the vin was not available."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2017-12-11
Complaint:
"i purchased my car 7/31/2012 with 113,000 miles. i received notification of a recall for the rpm surge in 2013. concerned, i took my car to the dealership and was told since i didn't have any problems and hadn't reached the 150,000 mile limit, then i didnt need to worry about repairs for the time being. i then asked what would happen if i surpassed the mile limit and the problem surfaced. the mechanic informed me that as long as a recall ever existed, then ford would always be responsible for the repairs. not satisfied with that response, (because there would not be a 10 yr /150,000 limit in the letter) i questioned the manager who confirmed the tech's answer. in 2014 i relocated to lancaster ca. i too have had numerous dangerous close calls with the sudden acceleration while breaking; one being in a school parking lot in high temperatures. i took my car to the dealership 5/2016 and just as expected, they wont repair my car without cost. this is wrong and very dangerous and hopefully you guys will decide to do something about this for the many people still experiencing problems."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-01-05
Complaint:
"i was traveling north toward ann street in montgomery when all of a sudden my car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of speeding traffic and my kids and i were in the middle of the highway stranded to get out of the car was the hardest part now i had to get some help when i did the man that pulled my car to his shop told me it was my throttle control sensor my wwwwwhhhhaaat and i only had the car for a year and a half r u serious i had to replace the motor after a year of havin the car which cost me 1400ars and now a throttle control sensor and it cost 746.00 with tax and 150 for the labor man i screaming need another car but not ford they lied they r not built ford tough uuuuugggghhhhh. *tr"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2016-06-03
Complaint:
"my wife was going to work and the accelerator stuck. she got the car slowed down and off the state highway. she called me crying and very shook up that morning and for a couple of days. she could have been in a serious accident or even killed. i called the ford dealer and they went and got the car. after checking out the problem, they said the throttle body would have to be replaced at a price of $676.00 plus labor. they called ford motor co for financial help and they said there is no recall and they cannot help. i did not think this is right. i know they know they have a problem, but won't acknowledge it. my wife could have been killed or seriously injured. we need some financial help. *tr"
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2015-07-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control activated the safe mode engaged without warning and decelerated. the engine and transmission light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the throttle body had to be replaced. there was a manufacturers recall for the throttle body. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the recall was for the cleaning of the throttle body only and not the replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2014-11-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle stalled as the service engine warning light illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the dealer stated that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the throttle body censor replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was 74,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2013-09-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the issue. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 60,733."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2014-07-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 59,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2014-09-07
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while in drive. the contact also stated that the failure occurred while in reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the throttle body was replaced twice; however, the failure was not corrected. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 70,000."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2008-01-01
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph the vehicle began to stall and powered off. the vehicle was restarted and began to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the throttle needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. the vin number was not available."
Components Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of incident: 2013-02-08

Recalls for the 2006 Ford FIVE HUNDRED

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2006-06-13

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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