Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford Five Hundred
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford Five Hundred has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 364 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 118 complaints
- Power Train 104 complaints
- Electrical System 51 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 23 complaints
Of the 364 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 364 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford Five Hundred has an average reliability rating due to prevalent issues in vehicle speed control and power train, coupled with significant complaints on electrical and brake systems. However, most issues are moderate in frequency.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
| fuel system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt replacement
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Harsh shifting or slipping transmission
- Unresponsive throttle or accel pedal
- Persistent brake pedal vibration
- Frequent engine stalling
- Electrical malfunctions or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.