general problems of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred - part 2

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that when putting the vehicle in reverse, the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in rpms of up to 2500 and the vehicle would lunge in reverse. The vehicle would also lunge forward when attempting to park the vehicle. A local mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacing but the failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

5/20-7/18/11 car accelerated quickly and lurched backward with brake on while backing out of parking space; wrench light came on. Error codes were for alternative fuel control module and throttle actuator control system. Sometimes car lurched forward while braking, engine revved, car shuddered, and wrench and/or check engine light came on. Started happening almost daily. Very scary and unpredictable. Mass air flow sensor and egr valve were replaced. Had same issues 2 days later. Throttle body and vacuum hoses were replaced. Contacted Ford and they refused to cover parts and labor because car was no longer under warranty. Last repair was done 30 days ago and I've had no more problems, but it cost me $1600 to repair.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the contact crashed into a dumpster. There were no injuries. The police were contacted and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 29,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that when stopped, the vehicle would lung forward abnormally. The failure would also occur when the vehicle was shifted to reverse. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the throttle bottle was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Five Hundred. The contact stated that when shifting from park to drive or reverse, the vehicle would lunge forward or backward and then abnormally accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no failures and the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer and offered no other assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice but was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that after engaging the brakes and slowly releasing, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred limited. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the throttle box was the cause for failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The vehicle lurches forward and has stalled on a busy street. The car was taken to a mechanic where the owner was told that the problem was the throttle body, but it was safe to drive until the repair could be made. The repair has not yet been made.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to increase speed , but vehicle would not accelerate. The contact continued to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the egr valve, the throttle body and the mass flow air sensor needed to be replaced. The technician stated that he could not guarantee that the failure would not occur again after the repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

I own a 2006 Ford fivehundred. From the very beginning, my car has lunged/surged forward and backwards. I called Ford corporate office on three various occasions to file a complaint and ask for a repair. Each time I was told that Ford was not responsible for determining the problem. On sept. 27, 2010, at a stop light, the car surged to 3000 rpm's and I was scared. I kept my foot on the brake, but I thought at that speed, the brake may fail. I was going to turn the car off, but instead, I turned the air conditioner off and the surging was reduced to 1000 rpm's. This is a very dangerous situation. What is Ford waiting for? the car needs to be recalled and repairs made, before a major accident and law suits ensue.

I have a 2006 Ford fivehundred, it has been lunging when put in gear and even sometimes just as you let your foot off the brake. This is very dangerous since I almost rear ended someone while waiting in line at the drive through. Last week it starting to act as if it wanted to stall. I took it to the Ford garage and they stated I will need the throttle body replaced and it will cost $770 to fix it and the part is on back order. After some research, I found that alot of people with this car are having this problem.

Many months ago my 2006 Ford Five Hundred began jerking forward (accelerating) when switching gears from reverse to drive. Over the months the problem has gotten worse and accelerates very quickly when going into drive gear. It accelerates so quickly it could easily cause me to run into something. Took to Ford service station and told the throttle (throttle body maybe?) needed to be replaced and that it was unsafe to drive until fixed. The part is on back order for two months! the part is $800. Now I'm paying for a car that I can't even drive for two months. Many people have complained online about the same type of problem and apparently there is a big problem with it if the part is on backorder for 2 months since so many people have ordered it.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact was driving at 45 mph. The contact depressed the brake pedal and when released, the vehicle began to abnormally accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would abnormally jerk when attempting to park. The dealer advised that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 44,000. The consumer stated the transmission would bang into drive and reverse. The dealer found the throttle body causing the issue, which was replaced. Updated 10/26/10.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while his foot was on the brake pedal. The rpms also increased and caused the vehicle to lunge forward. When the vehicle began to slow down the rpms increased and caused the vehicle to stall. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the throttle body. The dealer also stated that at this time Ford does not have the part to repair the vehicle. The contact did not have the VIN when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage and current mileages were 74000.

After having been driven for 30-45 min, the car was parked with motor running for 5-10 min. Got back in car, put foot on break pedal, shifted car into reverse, lifted foot off break pedal and car suddenly lurched backwards. Slammed breaks on and car shut off. Car had no problem cranking right up. Did the same thing again, only this time I had it in drive. Hit the breaks, car dies again. This has happened a few times while sitting in line at a fast food drive-thru and have almost hit cars infront of me when I go to move up in the line. If you turn the car all the way off, it will reset and not have any problems until the next time it decides to do it again. I seem to be able to elicit the problem by driving the car for 30 or so minutes, stopping and letting the car sit and idle for 5-10 minutes. Bingo- it happens. Ford dealership says it is the throttle body on my 2006 Ford Five Hundred and I actually had it replaced in 2007 at approx 23,000 miles (I now have 69,500 miles). Car is awd. Thank god I have an extended warranty until 75,000 miles that will cover this but it seems the part to fix it is on backorder and they are not sure when it will be available (that is ridiculous considering how much I have read about "throttle body issues" with this car. ) I think it should be a recall issue since you could easily hit something infront or behind you. Thanks for letting me inform you of this problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and having his foot on the brake pedal and then letting go the vehicle would surge. The contact had to force pressure on the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to have it diagnosed and they stated that the body throttle control needed to be replaced. There have been no repairs due to the back order on the part. The failure mileage was 37200 and the current mileage was 37419. Updated 10/25/10 updated 10/27/10.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle would abnormally stall or jerk violently when driving at various speeds. The contact also experienced abnormal surging, which would occur frequently. The dealer advised that the throttle body had gone into failsafe mode, causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 96,000. Updated 12/7/10.

I have owned my 2006 Ford 500 for 5 yrs and have had and issue for the last 2 yrs. While braking, the car will lurch and I mean really jump forward (or also in reverse) while rpm's surge/rev extremely high causing me to press very,very hard on the brakes at times slamming down to keep the car from going out of control by itself. Sometimes the car will stall when the rpm's are dropping down. This happens at different times of day and seems to be more often when it is warmer. It has happened while slowing into a parking space, backing up, pulling away from stopping at a light or stop sign. It is completely random and you never know when or if it will happen. I am always extremely cautious when there are people around when I slow down to less then 15mph or back up. There is something mechanically wrong with this car. It should never be in control of moving by itself when the brakes are applied. It is a very scary situation and can happen multiple times a day. I have taken in to dealership and explained these "symptoms" but they just say they don't know what it could be and will have to check it out while it is happening. I would like Ford to take some responsibility as this seems to be happening to most 500's and it is well known by many but not acknowledged by Ford. This could be a very serious situation if someone is within 15ft when the car goes out of control all by itself and the driver is not ready. Please watch out if you are next to a Ford 500.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. While attempting to reverse out of a parking space with the brakes applied, the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The failure would occur intermittently while in reverse. The dealer diagnosed the failure at the throttle body assembly, which he advised was on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Updated 11/16/10.

2010 driving on highway in virginia, car was accelerating on it's own, it was like the car was in control and not the driver. Pulled over and car stalled, engine light came on. Took car to Ford dealer was told throttle control assembly. 52,200 miles had it replaced. Contacted Ford oct 2010. November 2012 Ford issue customer satisfaction program, finally reimbursed 2013. July 2014, 100,457miles same problem again had to again replace throttle control system.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact was braking to a complete stop when the vehicle attempted to accelerate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised that the throttle body was defective and would need replacing. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 48,600.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. When attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle accelerated and stalled; however, he was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility and the oxygen sensor and the throttle body were replaced. Since the throttle body was on back order the component was exchanged with a used part. The failure and current mileages were 37,699.

As I was backing out of a parking space in a parking garage the enigine reved up and jumped hitting a beam in the garage. Upon impact the engine was still reved so I immediately turned the engine off and back on. The engine continued to rev up and the check engine and yellow wrench illuminated. The car was towed to a dealership in which they replaced the throttle body and the car was driven to a local body shop for repairs. Total cost over $1200 yesterday, September 7, 2011, (mileage 108000 and speed from 0-40 mph) as I was driving to work the check engine light came on. Each time I would stop the engine would rev and when I would accelerate it would jump and rev. Not wanting a repeat of the last accident, I took it to a mechanic near work who stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced again along with the engine mount. Total cost $1076 after resaerching this problem it seems that it is a typical issue with this type of vehicle. Most have included that they are fearful that they will be injured or injure someone else in a accident.

At random times the vehicle will surge forward when in drive, without pressing the accelerator peddle. Vehicle will then stall. After waiting a minute before restarting it will operate normally, then do the same thing a day or two later. This vehicle has no after market equipment installed and no corrective action has been taken at this time.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse or drive, the engine would rev and move backward at a quick rate. Also when idling in traffic, if the contact turned the steering wheel left or right, the engine would also rev and she would have to depress the brake pedal with great force to keep the vehicle from hitting another one. The vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The current mileage was approximately 99,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving approximately 5 mph or with the brakes engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. The failure had not recurred since. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The throttle body does not operate normally when driving at 30 mph. The vehicle will drag and when the accelerator pedal is depressed there is no acceleration. At 15 mph a warning light will illuminate before the vehicle reduces speed. The check engine light stays on all the time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they stated they have check and rechecked and are unable to remedy the failure. The vehicle was also taken to two another dealer and the contact was told that it is the throttle body and it will cost $1000 for repairs. The Ford manufacturer was not called in regards to this failure. The failure mileage was 68,000 the current mileage is 88,000. Updated 4/23/10 the consumer stated the acceleration problems were not corrected by changing the throttle. Updated 05/28/10.

At random, with the foot on the brake and not on the accelerator, the car will rev up and lunge forward (or backward if in reverse) violently. The distance it moves is enough to put other cars and pedestrians in danger, especially when it does this several times in a row. This problem is most noticeable in hot weather with the a/c turned on.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward abnormally while stopped at a traffic stop. The contact mentioned that the wrench warning lamp illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle came to a complete stop although the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body control was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. During brake application at 40 mph the all weather floor-mat shifted onto the top surface of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal. Consequently there was an unintended increase in acceleration. She rear-ended another vehicle. She was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The failure occurred previously on two separate occasions; which there were no personal injuries or vehicle damage. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 10/27/09 updated 10/29/09.

2006 Ford Five Hundred customer states that the vehicle accelerates on its own* the consumer stated he has taken the vehicle to the dealer on 3 separate occasions and the dealer still can not diagnose the problem. The dealer has performed brake service to no avail. The vehicle still continues to accelerate on its own.

Accelerator jumped to full throttle as my wife pulled into parking spot-car jumped over concrete curb and crossed a grassy strip and struck a pickup truck. She was moving slowly into the spot when car jumped onto full throttle.