Six problems related to dashboard failed 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the gauges failed to function and often fluctuated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. . . . Updated 11-18-13.
Two problems: 1. Car surges sporadically (I. E. When pulling into parking space with foot on brake, car surges as if pressing the accelerator). 2. While driving all lights on dash go out, speedometer and tachometer go to zero. I had the throttle body replaced once (several months later, Ford reimbursed me for the cost under customer satisfaction program 12n03. This solved the problem for several months. The problem is now re-occurring. Ford has indicated that they will not repair the car again. This seems to be a safety issue.
Dash cluster malfunction for all gauges. At the time of malfunction, reverse lamps turn on. If malfunction occurs at night, dash illumination also shuts down. Gauges zero out, top out then flutter at zero. Have noticed airbag lamp on occasionally.
While driving, the instrument cluster bottoms out on the speedometer, tach, and all other warnings - backup lights come on and the instrument panel lights go out. . Sometimes it will come back on by pretty quickly, other times it will be that way for a week or more. This is very dangerous and from research I've done is happening to many people. Why has there not been a recall to fix the problem? there is a TSB 06-17-9 dated 9/4/2006 but no remedy by Ford. Also after having the transmission fluid changed at the recommended mileage the transmission then started slipping and had to eventually be replaced.
I was driving my 2006 Ford 500, going about 58 mph on the highway when everything on the dash went out -- speedometer went to zero; gas to empty, etc. , and the brake light came on. I was frightened that I would not have control of the car. Now, by researching on the internet, I find this is fairly common. My dealer quoted me about $700 for parts & labor to fix it, yet many of the anecdotal accounts on the internet say it never occurred again. This seems to be a defect the companies are aware of, it presents a safety risk, and it should be recalled.
While driving my 2006 Ford Five Hundred the cluster of instruments on the dashboard fail and return to their off position. Dashboard goes blank, reverse lights come on and air conditioning turns off. This last approximatley 15 seconds and then everything returns to normal. . Extremely dangerous driving at night with this failure and no turn signals. Obviously Ford is aware of this problem and could care less until someone gets killed. Will never purchase Ford again.