2006 Ford Five Hundred
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 119 of 364 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Suspension, Wheels & Tires include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 510 in 2005 to 364 in 2006.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | vs. 2006 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–21 | 19–21 | 19–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–19 / 23–26 | 17–19 / 23–26 | 17–19 / 23–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–468 | 423–468 | 423–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 510 | 364 | 199 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 20 | 20 | 17 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 5 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 119 of 364 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford Five Hundred get?
EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Ford Five Hundred?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 423 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 59 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 104 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 51 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 45 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 119 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · Campaign 06E056000 · Jun 23, 2006
Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.