2006 Ford Five Hundred body problems

Filed Sep 13, 2020 · Body, Engine · 80 miles · CA · crash

Got into an accident and right mirror was fully broken. Right side of the body was also smashed in. Left brake lights stopped working and engine makes weird sounds.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 128,000 miles · AL · crash

Rear ended an 18 wheeler and totalled the car but the air bags did not deploy and it was a very bad accident.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Body · 91,000 miles · WA

Transmission is faulty. Shortly after I bought this car used at 91000 miles I had to replace valve solenoid and reprogram computer done by ford dealership. This worked for about 2 to 3 months at which point the transmission started acting up again. It would stall and then shift really hard when coming up to speed which resulted in a jerking of the car. Also would jerk when trying to come to a stop. I had a few close calls which almost resulted in an accident since I can not speed up without it jerking and I couldn't slow down fast without it jerking and wanting to jump forward. I have put an aftermarket inline transmission filter in and have to change the filter and fluid every 2500 to 3500 miles. When I do this it helps for a short period and then it acts up again. I know this is only a temporary fix and I will either end up in a crash or having to replace the whole transmission eventually.

Filed May 3, 2014 · Body · 50,000 miles · NJ

The front lip of the hood has paint peeling off.

Filed May 3, 2014 · Body · 5,000 miles · NJ

All four doors fill with water.

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 Jan 15, 2013 · Body · 152,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service when he was advised that the hood latch was rusted. The mechanic advised that if the rust continued to expand, the latch would fail at any given time and could occur while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 152,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2012 · Body, Locks · 117,000 miles · KY

Upon starting the vehicle this morning (first sub-freezing day here and first time the car had not been garaged), the driver door did not latch. Repeated attempts to secure the door both from inside and outside the vehicle failed. I held the door closed for a 10-minute drive and partially through the trip it partially latched and by the time I arrived at my destination the door latched and locked. This is similar to an existing recall for 2005 ford five hundreds (id #06v383000) but in speaking with ford owner services I am told the recall has not extended to 2006 model year five hundreds. I believe it is a situation to be investigated as a safety hazard.

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Body · 80,000 miles · OH

Front driver floor board leaks water, especially when there is humid weather.

Filed May 16, 2010 · Body · 27,000 miles · FL

Whenever it rains, the rear doors fill up with water. You can only get so much water out so it probably is forming mold and rusting the car door from the inside. This has been going on for the last couple years whenever it rains or the car is washed in the carwash.