2006 Ford Five Hundred: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Transmission · 102,797 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the wrench warning indicator for the transmission illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, but it lost acceleration. Also, when the vehicle was placed in drive or reverse from a park position, it lunged forward and the brakes had to be applied immediately. Furthermore, the vehicle stalled four times since it was purchased two months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, an appointment was scheduled with duncan ford (19999 virgil h goode hwy, rocky mount, va 24151) for august 26, 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 102,797.

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Acceleration · CA

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · VA

This vehicle has had a surging and stalling issue ever since it was purchased. It would come and go throughout the years but got much worse recently. When stopped at a light for instance the idle speed becomes low and sometimes stalls. It will surge making slow turns and surge when put into drive. It will surge forward when turning into a parking spot and in many other instances. If you are in drive and put it into park the RPM will also surge as high as 2500. Since I have been reading up on the issue I noticed that there was a letter sent out to owners of my model which I did not receive. The problem was supposed to be addressed for free per r12n03. Of course the coverage ended on 03/31/2013. I did not receive this notice and should still be able to get this repair done for free. It should be a recall.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · 1,025 miles · AZ · crash

Unintended acceleration from stop when brake released. From sept 2006 until present. Approx $3000 each time. Hit garage wall. (approx 5 collisions with wall) still does it. Finally found out when & why.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the wrench warning icon illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle would lunge forward when shifting from park to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2012 · Acceleration · 121,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. The contact stated that as she shifted into drive, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The failure recurred three additional times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer was notified and stated that the throttle body unit may have needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward abnormally while stopped at a traffic stop. The contact mentioned that the wrench warning lamp illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle came to a complete stop although the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body control was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 63,222 miles · CA

In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. It has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. About a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other ford five hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). A separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. Research online has revealed that hundreds of ford five hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit.

Filed Aug 27, 2012 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · MI

At random, with the foot on the brake and not on the accelerator, the car will rev up and lunge forward (or backward if in reverse) violently. The distance it moves is enough to put other cars and pedestrians in danger, especially when it does this several times in a row. This problem is most noticeable in hot weather with the A/C turned on.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward or backward whenever the cruise control was engaged or the transmission was shifted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. The contact stated that when the transmission was shifted into drive, the vehicle would lunge forward. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 09/26/12*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would lunge when reversing and going foward at low speeds. The failure was intermittent. This was an issue for the last two years. Updated 09/26/2012