Two problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred based on all problems reported for the 2006 Five Hundred.
2006 Ford Five Hundred, internal failure of cvt transmission (torque converter and shaft), no notice. Drove and entered parking spot, put car in reverse and no gear. Put back in d and no gear. Wrench light then came on and became a rather expensive 10 mile tow! car was well taken care of and now needs transmission at 75k. Unbelievable! numerous nationwide complaints but no responses by Ford. Please note Ford no longer uses this type of transmission in their vehicles. They own the rebuilt parts and costs are in thousands range to replace. Not acceptable. Unsafe and should be held accountable to provide safe, reliable vehicles. Have owned numerous Fords and never an issue. This is a true hazard! now vehicle is nothing more than a driveway ornament where the cost to repair is more the the entire value of the vehicle!.
2006 Ford Five Hundred, internal failure of cvt transmission(torque converter and shaft), slow progressive failure, Ford would not accept responsibility despite numerous other nationwide complaints. Please note Ford no longer uses this type of transmission in their vehicles. Over 5,000 dollars to replace. Had car for 1. 5 years.