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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that the air conditioning failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the refrigerant control valve failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 70,000.
Two problems: 1. car surges sporadically (I.e. when pulling into parking space with foot on brake, car surges as if pressing the accelerator). 2. while driving all lights on dash go out, speedometer and tachometer go to zero. I had the throttle body replaced once (several months later, Ford reimbursed me for the cost under customer satisfaction program 12N03. This solved the problem for several months. The problem is now re-occurring. Ford has indicated that they will not repair the car again. This seems to be a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed and was blowing hot air. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. The mechanic drained the air conditioning system however, the failure was not corrected. The mechanic advised the contact that the air conditioning system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 94,000. The VIN was not available.
When driving the car and slowing down the cvt transmission surges ahead and the car goes into safe mode only allowing it to go 20 mph when driving in traffic. Many near misses on accidents. Have had car into dealer 3 times and still unable to diagnose problem. Maintenance service was completed on transmission at 60,000 miles per recommendations. Ford Motor Company stated in a phone conversation there are known transmission problems with this car. Dealer states it is the computer causing this unsure who is right. A transmission sensor is being replaced to the tune of $2000. Please help if this is a known problem. Just had a part in the transmission replaced because there was a recall on it.
The airbag warning light comes on and then the entire gauge cluster (I am talking about the speedometer, the temperature gauge, the gas gauge, and the tachometer) shuts off completely and comes back on randomly. Ten days after initial incident the airbag warning light came on and then the gauge cluster shut off completely and stayed off. The speedometer is the most important part. I have seen several articles online about the same topic, and the belief is that it is due to faulty soldering on the back of the unit.
- Birdsboro, PA, USA
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The car lunges forward or backwards when shifting gears also lunges when coming to a stop very violently. I drive with plenty of space in font of me so I haven't hit anything I'm surprised no one else has either.
While driving the car RPM gauge was moving upward even though I was still at steady speed. When I slowed and stopped it appeared to continue to lunge forward. I was able to control since I had some distance from the vehicle in front of me. By the time I reached my destination I was afraid that it had a mind of its own. It settled when I tried to park for it then cut off. There have been numerous events when the car lunged forward or cut off while driving and even when I put the car in reverse. I had three (3) motor mounts replaced and new battery along with the safety sensor. It costs more to repair than general maintenance. I see why they stopped making this car. Its dangerous! I am now in the process of getting the throttle body replaced which may not be under warranty. This car should be recalled or we should be compensated for repairs related to this problem.
I have a 2006 Ford Five hundred. I purchased it used in Jan 2012. My car continually lurches forward while sitting still. The air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. I have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. I will be driving and all gauges will bottom out and then rev up to the highest. My rpms will drop down, the gas gauge will go to empty and at night all electrical lights and dashboard notifications will light up and then go off. I cannot use the air conditioner, radio or anything else when this happens. This is very dangerous and I believe Ford should be held accountable for not fixing this issue sooner! someone is going to get into a fatal accident because of this issue!!! losing all power and speed and then having the vehicle lurch forward is dangerous! #scaredmomof3babies!
Before July 2010 I began noticing that my engine would race up to 1500 RPM while idling. I would always keep my foot on the brake so the car would not lurch forward. Then on the 4th of July multiple engine errors appeared on the car computer. The Ford dealer diagnosed a throttle body malfunction. After replacement no problem until June 2012. Once again the engine is racing to 2000 RPM while idling at a stop. I am sure that this problem is ongoing with some Ford products and will some day or has caused an accident. It is not a constant RPM rate but the RPM goes from 700 to 2000.
This Ford Five hundred surges or revs up the engine, in forward or reverse, when driving at slow speeds, usually into parking spaces or at red lights. This is a dangerous situation because we have no warning that it is about to happen. I have noticed it is worse if the A/C is on. We have avoided several accidents by slamming on the brake, it will even continue to surge if the brake pedal is held hard to the floor. The vehicle started doing this within the first 150 miles that we owned it. The incidents are unpredictable and dangerous.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that all of the warning lamps on the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that she was unable to shift out of first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the instrument panel was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 66,100. Updated 5/16/12 the dealer informed the consumer the PCM and alternator needed to be replaced. However, 500 miles later, the problem returned.
Instrument panel idiot lights came on and the speedo, RPM and odometer went to zero also traction control shut off. Happened when I started the car. Intermittently the dash went to normal and then out again a few times.
The instrument cluster checks normal on most start-ups, but unpredictably all systems light up showing failure of ABS, air bags, traction control, electrical systems, see a mechanic, cruise control and speedometer quits working. The warning lights may stay lit for 2 to 200 miles. And no speedometer. Auto zone and my mechanic are baffled and frustrated after checking battery charging circuit connections and grounds. Its obviously not safe driving without knowing your speed or if there is a major hazard looming-----like fire.
My Ford Five hundred throttle just shuts down, with no warning at all. I am afraid to drive it because it may shut down in traffic and some get seriously hurt. I have searched the internet and found more complaints same as mine. The problem is with a throttle body malfunction. Some thing should done before someone is killed!
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights would sporadically illuminate and other times would completely fail. The dealer diagnosed that the cluster panel would need replacing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13 and the current mileage was 106,937.
I was driving my 2006 Ford 500, going about 58 mph on the highway when everything on the dash went out -- speedometer went to zero; gas to empty, etc., and the brake light came on. I was frightened that I would not have control of the car. Now, by researching on the internet, I find this is fairly common. My dealer quoted me about $700 for parts & labor to fix it, yet many of the anecdotal accounts on the internet say it never occurred again. This seems to be a defect the companies are aware of, it presents a safety risk, and it should be recalled.
While driving my 2006 Ford Five hundred the cluster of instruments on the dashboard fail and return to their off position. Dashboard goes blank, reverse lights come on and air conditioning turns off. This last approximately 15 seconds and then everything returns to normal.. extremely dangerous driving at night with this failure and no turn signals. Obviously Ford is aware of this problem and could care less until someone gets killed. Will never purchase Ford again.
I had a 2006 Ford Five hundred at first I loved that car then the battery stared going dead so I replaced the battery but it still did it so I had it looked at and they told me that it was the alternator going out so I replaced that but come to find out after 2 batteries and 3 alternators it was a wiring problem and finally the wiring problem ended up frying the com[uter in my car and it was going to cost me a whole lot of money to fix it and I didn't have that type of money it was more money then the car was worth I have talked to several people who say that they have had the same problem so a word to the wise do not buy a Ford Five hundred !!!
2006 Ford Five hundred. Consumer writes regarding premature pad and rotor wear the consumer stated she heard a grinding noise and/or dragging noise coming from the rear wheels. The left and right wheels needed new brakes and rotors. The consumer stated an extended warranty had been issued for the brakes in 2007, because Ford knew there was a problem. Also, the blower motor behind the glove box had to be replaced and the rear window defroster was defective and had to be replaced as well. The gasket between the crank shaft support housing was replaced.
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- Kingsford, MI, USA