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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.
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.
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.
2006 Ford Five hundred. Consumer writes in regards to engine idle RPM surges and unsatisfactory service at dealership. The consumer stated the surging happened intermittently. The dealer was unable to perform any repairs, as the vehicle did not exhibit the problem while the vehicle was in their possession. Updated 02/22/13. Updated 03/14/13.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph the vehicle began to stall and powered off. The vehicle was restarted and began to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the throttle needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. The VIN number was not available.
- Avenal, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that as she shifted into drive, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The failure recurred three additional times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer was notified and stated that the throttle body unit may have needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 121,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the electronic throttle body failed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. A dealer was notified and stated it was a known issue but there was no recall at that time. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance and referred him to NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
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.
Initially car would stall when cruise control was turned on and speed was above 55mph. After returning to carmax for repairs car continued to stall without the cruise being turned on. Then car began accelerating with foot on brake when changing gears from a dead stop. After 3 repairs by Ford was advised issue was not any of the prior items fixed it was the throttle body and it was a known issue but no recall has ever been done on it.
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.
The car lunges forward or backwards when shifting gears also lunges when coming to a stop very violently. I drive with plenty of space in font of me so I haven't hit anything I'm surprised no one else has either.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward or backward whenever the cruise control was engaged or the transmission was shifted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
While driving the car RPM gauge was moving upward even though I was still at steady speed. When I slowed and stopped it appeared to continue to lunge forward. I was able to control since I had some distance from the vehicle in front of me. By the time I reached my destination I was afraid that it had a mind of its own. It settled when I tried to park for it then cut off. There have been numerous events when the car lunged forward or cut off while driving and even when I put the car in reverse. I had three (3) motor mounts replaced and new battery along with the safety sensor. It costs more to repair than general maintenance. I see why they stopped making this car. Its dangerous! I am now in the process of getting the throttle body replaced which may not be under warranty. This car should be recalled or we should be compensated for repairs related to this problem.
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.
I have a 2006 Ford Five hundred. I purchased it used in Jan 2012. My car continually lurches forward while sitting still. The air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. I have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. I will be driving and all gauges will bottom out and then rev up to the highest. My rpms will drop down, the gas gauge will go to empty and at night all electrical lights and dashboard notifications will light up and then go off. I cannot use the air conditioner, radio or anything else when this happens. This is very dangerous and I believe Ford should be held accountable for not fixing this issue sooner! someone is going to get into a fatal accident because of this issue!!! losing all power and speed and then having the vehicle lurch forward is dangerous! #scaredmomof3babies!
While pulling out of a parking space I had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. When I let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. After finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me I put it in drive. Once it was in drive it did the same thing. My foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. This happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. It lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five hundred. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lunged backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the throttle control was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 71,229.....updated 08-24-12 the consumer shifted the vehicle into drive it then went into safe drive mode. When the vehicle was in reverse the consumer depressed the brake with both feet to no avail. 08/30/2012
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.
I would be stopped at a stop sign or red light and would push on the throttle to accelerate. The guy would not move at first then would "jump" and accelerate quickly. I never hit anyone because I was careful, but I took it into a Ford dealership to have them diagnose it. They claimed to know of the problem but would not cover it under warranty. I paid over $1,000 to have them replace my "throttle body."
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- Perry, GA, USA