2006 Ford 500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 17 complaints for the 2006 Ford 500, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped, during low speed driving maneuvers and turning on A/C such as in a parking lot or driveway. Unstable idle speed.
Engine motor mount cracked under normal driving, no wrecks. Mechanic doing routine inspection discovered, explained he had already replaced several of this model type. Appears to be a design mistake. Need an improved version. A loose engine will start breaking vital parts.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford 500
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005