2006 Ford 500: check engine light

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · NE

It has check engine light on, momentary engine idle, RPM surge when stopped or during low speed driving, such as turning into a parking or backing out of a parking spot. Pulling in or backing out of the garage. Stoping at a stop light, lunges forward: came close to causing property damage by running into another vehicle in parking lot or at stop light. Safety issue, what if the car lunges forward at a stop light into incoming traffic, causing bodily injury and property damage. Ford should have recalled this safety issue. I purchased this cause after the 10 year warranty extension was issued. The previous owner did not fix this, I just found out about it, now I will have to fight to get ford to cover a known safety issue, that puts my children at risk. .

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · OK

Fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and the fuel filler neck, affecting the strength of the joint. In the event of a severe rear impact, an improper weld can result in a crack in the joint. This could illuminate the check engine light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out. Any fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the affected fuel tanks to correct this concern

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. While attempting to start the vehicle and shift the vehicle into gear, it would not shift and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mesh belt within the transmission deteriorated and the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 138,800 miles · TX

All of a sudden the car started to run bit slow than usual before the incident and shortly after the check engine light came on. We took it to o'reilly auto parts and we were informed there is a malfunction in the throttle body and it needs to be replaced. The throttle body listed price is $562 and when we took the quote it was on sale for $331.99. We are yet to get this fixed and will keep the receipts for the records.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · MI

Upon driving on the freeway, my vehicle suddenly has a loss of power and the instrument panel shows both a check engine , and wrench light. I either have to pull over to restart the vehicle or put the vehicle in neutral, and restart the car as it is rolling. This is an everyday occurance for a little over a year. The dealership mechanic said there has been many complaints attributed to the throttle body sensor; therefore, a recall of that part should the thing to come! Unfortunately, it never happened.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 91,000 miles · FL

The engine light came on after my car was service by a personal mechanic. When contacted, he informed me that the system just needs to be reset. While driving on the highway at 65 to possibly 70, the gas pedal disengage, I felt a jerk from the engine and car started to slow down by itself, the gas pedal would not engage when pressed down. Luckily, I was close to an exit and took it. I stopped, prayed to avoid panic attack, the car would drive on reverse many times with no problem but would not go forward when pressing on gas except by itself very slowly. Had to leave it at a church and went back the next day with my mechanic. The car would engage with no problem. I went to pepboys for a diagnostic test and was told to have my spark plugs changed. They did and service everything else, my bill was about $475. 2 days later, the same problem occurred, engine light came on and later on car stopped the same way again on the highway while going to work. Had it check by a different mechanic, could not see any engine problem nor transmission problem, but advise me to take it to ford dealership to check engine light. I am afraid to go because my savings is not yet $500. To be able to pay for any service required. Will keep you posted.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Acceleration · 66,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle surged with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the throttle body and gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Engine · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled and the malfunction indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally after being coasted to the side of the road. The contact also stated that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturer's customer satisfaction program but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Acceleration · 129,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford 500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who cleaned the throttle body and reprogrammed the PCM however, the vehicle continued to stall. The check engine and the wrench warning lights illuminated prior to the vehicle failure. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the throttle body cleaning would be at their expense one time only. The failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2012 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 77,235 miles · PA

On several occasions the vehicle would not go or extremely late response then lunge forward when commanded by pressing the accelerator. Often times when you are turning in front of other traffic. I have had several near misses with being stuck in an intersection or a very delayed throttle response lunging me into on coming traffic. The car goes into limp mode or the transmission seems to act up after this happens. I get a check engine light and a wrench light on the dash. Also the car has had uncommanded engine speeds at a stop sign or redlight. Seemed to happen more often when turning the wheel or the A/C is on. Also very dangerous. I have three kids I have to drive around and I feel unsafe in it. I have seen these exact same issues with this car all over the internet addressing faulty electronic throttle bodies and the CVT transmission. There needs to be a recall before some thing happens.