Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
2006 Ford Five Hundred tire blew out causing consumer to loose control and overturn the vehicle. * the consumer stated she felt a vibration prior to the accident. The consumer stated it did not appear that the incident was due to a tire failure. Possibly the lug nuts and wheel were the cause. Updated 09/24/06.
: the contact stated on 7-29-06 while driving on the interstate at 70 mph, the tire, rim and a portion of the wheel had separated from the wheel but was still attached. The incident resulted in the contact losing control of the vehicle and caused an accident, but no one was injured. Prior to the incident, the vehicle drifted to the left rapidly. Both seat belts were in use at the time. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to inspect the vehicle because there was no prior history of this type of problem. The vehicle was totaled and a police report was taken.