2006 Ford Five Hundred: common problems and reliability
An average Five Hundred year.
364 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2006 Ford Five Hundred has 364 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and power train.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Ford Five Hundred vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Five Hundred years only. How we score it
Is 2006 a good year for the Five Hundred?
Across the 4 Five Hundred model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2004) to 510 (2005). With 364 complaints, the 2006 Five Hundred sits about the same as the model's median of 364.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 Five Hundred
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 06E056000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed, leaning towards cautious acceptance as a used, high-mileage value proposition.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Five Hundred. See the full Five Hundred owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Five Hundred listings typically run $3,000–$5,789 across 2005 to 2007 model years.
Other Five Hundred model years
Compare every Five Hundred year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.
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