2006 Ford Five Hundred Ford Five Hundred 2006

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2006 Ford Five Hundred repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Ford Five Hundred electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Five Hundred

Engine not specified

88000 mi

US $225
Alternator bit the dust. Son called me and said the car was bucking, lights were flickering, but he was able to make it home. Ordered an alternator from a place in Dallas on EBay.  
106000 mi When sold the AC compressor was definitely on its last legs and unable to keep up with Texas heat. 
51000 mi Heat in front drivers side not working, needed new parts and material lifted from the storage compartment, not fixed cost too much 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

132000 mi

US $40
resistor for fan motor 
123000 mi

US $775
Alternator died killing the battery. 
34100 mi

US $35
Had to replace left rear turn signal assembly. 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

72000 mi

US $25
Replaced left front headlight. Problem with connection 
102920 mi

C $375
Alternator replaced 
115000 mi Passenger side mirror shorted out and started to burn. Problem was the puddle light,finallt blew fuse but that took out interior lights, lighted headlight switch, 
160000 mi

US $1700
Compressor failed, Ford unable to disconnect lines. Required new a/c manifold,lines,compressor etc. 
195000 mi

US $225
Not cooling, freon recharge 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

78100 mi

US $100
Alert to check electrical system, not charging; replaced alternator. 
60000 mi

US $600
Not cooling, compressor replaced 
61000 mi

US $175
A/C compressor went out and had to be replaced 
70000 mi

US $100
Replaced washer fluid reservoir. Float was broken in original causing "Low Washer Fluid" to illuminate in message center on start-up 
177500 mi

US $34
RH Blend Door Motor 
186700 mi Replaced the original battery 
196500 mi

US $225
Replaced worn alternator with Motorcraft Reman 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred Electrical Problems

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