Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred

I purchased my car 7/31/2012 with 113,000 miles. I received notification of a recall for the rpm surge in 2013. Concerned, I took my car to the dealership and was told since I didn't have any problems and hadn't reached the 150,000 mile limit, then I didnt need to worry about repairs for the time being. I then asked what would happen if I surpassed the mile limit and the problem surfaced. The mechanic informed me that as long as a recall ever existed, then Ford would always be responsible for the repairs. Not satisfied with that response, (because there would not be a 10 yr /150,000 limit in the letter) I questioned the manager who confirmed the tech's answer. In 2014 I relocated to lancaster CA. I too have had numerous dangerous close calls with the sudden acceleration while breaking; one being in a school parking lot in high temperatures. I took my car to the dealership 5/2016 and just as expected, they wont repair my car without cost. This is wrong and very dangerous and hopefully you guys will decide to do something about this for the many people still experiencing problems.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the issue. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 60,733.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 59,000.

In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. It has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. About a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other Ford Five Hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). A separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. Research online has revealed that hundreds of Ford Five Hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit.

Engine surged unexpectedly causing temporary loss of control. This has been happening occasionally for several weeks while in drive at idle or when shifting into drive. I have found this issue to be widespread when checking forums on different websites. This is an unsafe condition that exists for many consumers with this model. A recall is needed so this dangerous situation is addressed.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact mentioned that as a result of the failure, the vehicle crashed through a wall and into an apartment. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileage was 23,800.

Ford 500 lurches severely at random times while the engine is engaged. This happens most dangerously at high speeds, due to driver's inability to control vehicle adequately to defend against potential crashes or control speed during turns. This has caused problems on the snow and ice here in alaska because uncontrolled acceleration reduces traction. Also occurs at low speeds, which is more easily controlled through braking, but requires extreme caution if engaging vehicle when pedestrians or other vehicles are near. It has surprised and scared me on many occasions since I first purchased this car a month ago, but the reason I am writing this is because I had a scary incident today when pulling out of a grocery store parking lot (pedestrians in front of me when it suddenly jumped as soon as engine engaged). Took it to the mechanic and diagnostic check says issues with fuel delivery system. The mechanic stated that after researching the issue this is a very common problem for this model and that it is most likely the throttle body, and says the car should not be driven in its condition. It is one of the scariest issues I've ever had to deal with. After reading more about it on the internet this evening it seems that this issue is very common and hundreds of people have had similar scary incidents with this car that they have reported online. If this many people are writing about it online, presumably there are thousands more who are having the same problem and do not have the resources or know how to report the issue.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated as she accelerated from a traffic light the vehicle would suddenly accelerate causing the rpms to increase excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the throttle body as being defective. The repair cost was $900. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,673.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While attempting to make a right turn, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 34,601. The approximate failure mileage was 34,500.

Car accelerates suddenly without having foot on accelerator. It only happens in warm weather when the air conditioning is on. With my foot on the breaking when backing out of a parking space or pulling into garage the car suddenly accelerates. I can handle the problem because I know when to expect it, but I had planned to give this car to my soon to be licensed daughter and I don't want her having an accident or hitting another person.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while attempting to park with her foot on the brakes, there was an increase in engine rpms and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred a total of three times prior. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While stopped at a light the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired and there were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 78000 and the current mileage is 80000. Updated 12/22/10 updated 12/23/jb.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While driving approximately 30-35 mph the vehicle accelerated rapidly. He engaged the brakes immediately to stop the vehicle from accelerating. The failure occurred 7 to 8 times and the failure also happened while driving in reverse. He called the dealer and was advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While driving approximately between 45-50 mph he applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not accelerate. Then the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate. The failure occurred frequently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was related to the throttle body. The technician stated the part was unavailable until January 22,2010. The failure mileage was 45,800. The current mileage was 46,200.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while in drive. The contact also stated that the failure occurred while in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the throttle body was replaced twice; however, the failure was not corrected. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.