2006 Ford Five Hundred: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,705 miles · OR

The wrench light came on and I lost all power, now it doesn't accelerate and the more also is a loud noise coming from the engine, it sounds like it's goung to blow up

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

Electronic throttle body stoppped working. Car abruptly lost all power in busy traffic, lucky to be alive. I was driving in the left lane and all of a sudden all power was gone and the car wouldn't go! I had it diagnosed by aaa repair shop in los angeles. Have to pay 900 to get new throttle body unit.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. While driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to lose power without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane, restarted, and returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the throttle body and engine were previously replaced. The failure occurred randomly. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Fuel system · 175,000 miles · GA

Wrench light came on and it feels like you lose power momentarily. When it kicks back in, it lunges and will almost give you whiplash. This happens sporadically during acceleration usually on a highway.

Filed Dec 6, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

During normal driving vehicle dash lights went completely out and then began to flicker while both gauges speedo and tach went left to right on and off repeatedly causing a loss of power on vehicle rendering vehicle unsafe to drive and almost causing collision.. Brought to ford dealer replaced alternator and problem still exists after 500 dollar expense.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

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!

Filed Jan 28, 2012 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · IN

Transmission failure, sudden loss of power. If you let the vehicle set or turn the vehicle off, sometimes you can regain some power to move forward but when you slow down and then try to increase your speed the vehicle will come to a complete stop.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Transmission · 141,000 miles · TN

My ford five hundred is losing power while driving down the street without warning. No car should be performing this way and no known mechanical issues. The car is driven daily and maintenance has been kept/up to date. I think this is an issue with this ford model and year should be a recall on it.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · MS

I purchased a 2006 ford 500 in march 2011. I have had problems with this car from the very beginning. On many occasions, proceeding to back out of parking spots the car accelerates and lunges on its own. It will then jerk and go dead always starts right back, displaying a wrench light. Several times waiting in drive through lines or at traffic lights this has happened. I always feel as if it is dangerous to pull it into gear if anyone or anything is within 10 feet of me. Then there are the time on the road when I suddenly lose power. I have discussed this problem with the dealership on several occasions and all they tell me is there is nothing they can do because they could not duplicate the problem. This seems to be a very dangerous situation that will eventually cause harm to one or many people.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · NC

I own a 2006 ford 500. Cvt transmission. 114,000 miles . 3 weeks ago, I noticed a surging on occasions . Felt like it needed tune up. After tuneup the surging continued.my mechanic said to take it to a ford dealer , have it checked out. When I did , was told by the service manager that I needed a new transmission slipping on cones in transmission, cost $5600.. Said could not rebuild transmission , because ford did not supply them with the equipment to do this. Said they ran test to find problem while driving. Was told they also checked transmission fluid, and it was ok.cost was $80. To find problem.that afternoon , I checked transmission fluid , and dipstick was hard to remove , because it had not been removed since car was new. After getting it to free-up, it just slides in and out. After inspecting fluid, noticed color of fluid is color of unused motor oil..almost clear. Also had a few bubbles in it.color is supposed to be bluish-green, as it gets older turns dark green, or brown. Went back to ford dealership, informed serv. Mgr that fluid was never checked also there was no belt , it has a chain in it. Cost $900.+for chain. He said drive car until wrench indicator came on .next day,wrench appeared. Car lost power ,continued to run ,however could not rev rpms. Cut off,then restarted car, this clears codes..still in lingo. Also motor support on top of engine is broken, this effects transmission. Part is partially rubber and heat from engine causes it to break. Cost of this on ebay $200.thru ford, replaced $600+.throttle control I understand is like $800.+someone need to look at all the problems that are listed about this on the internet.. I looked at trading car , value on trade was $5300. With good transmission..which cost $5600.car is a 2006 model,. Are cars only suppose to last 5 years. The CVT was suppose to be so great to help increase mileage but ford used it a couple of years , then went to 6speed auto. Honda has used CVT for years, no problem. What's the deal.