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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 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 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD

168000 mi

US $100
Transmission fluid leak 
106000 mi

US $620
replace universal joint 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

60000 mi

US $100
Rotary noise coming from from of vehicle. The passenger side half shaft was replaced under warranty. 
101100 mi Transmission pan gasket leaking 
72000 mi Transmission went, had the vehicle towed to dealer. Ford denied warranty. internal problem with transmission they wanted over $5000.00 to replace transmission. refused repair. Will repair myself. Very pissed off Ford owner! 
25000 mi Transmission fluid leak at bottom of tranny pan. Retorqued tanny cover bolts. Did NOT solve problem 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi Occasional hesitation or clunk, as if transmission slipping. Told could not replicate. Informed dealer of TSB for problem. Dealer will look into when they replace the seat cover on the driver's side. 
173000 mi Transmission shifting poorly, full transmission fluid flush done. Shifting improved, but not fully corrected. 

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2006 Ford Five Hundred Transmission Problems

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