Does the 2006 Ford 500 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Ford 500, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 98,600 miles.

Which Ford 500 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Ford 500 has the most transmission complaints (28), compared with 20 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Ford 500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford 500 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Ford 500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Ford 500, 29% of all 68 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 3 500 model years. Median mileage at failure: 98,600 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 29% of 68 complaints
All complaints this year: 68
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 98,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Ford 500 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2012, latest Nov 8, 2017.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Nov 2017; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Ford 500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200528 (28%)
200620 (29%)
200711 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford 500 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Ford 500, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 98,600 miles.
Which Ford 500 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Ford 500 has the most transmission complaints (28), compared with 20 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Ford 500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford 500 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.