2006 Ford Five Hundred Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Ford Five Hundred documents a four-door sedan powered by the 3.0L DOHC V6, with Limited, SE, SEL and SEL Premium on the trim list. The single engine means one set of timing, fueling and cooling specifications throughout, and the differences between trims land in the electrical and interior chapters. Transmission, suspension, steering, brake and body procedures are given with the torque values and diagnostic sequences that apply to the whole range.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Limited
- SE
- SEL
- SEL Premium
Known issues on the 2006 Five Hundred. One recall is on the federal record for this model year, and it covers aftermarket fuel filters whose quick connectors could fail to seat fully on the tube interface, allowing fuel to spill with the fire risk that implies. Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, weighted toward the power train and vehicle speed control, with the electrical system further back. Fuel system service, transmission diagnosis and throttle and cruise control procedures get the most attention.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE
Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain-Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT in non-Canadian markets, CXT-7-LCF12 in Canada) is no longer manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes. The recommended replacement fluids are
When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving Motorcraft Premium ATF, MERCON V has replaced all versions of Motorcraft Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Mixing Motorcraft Premium ATF and MERCON V in the same tra
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ
FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED 1/25/08.
TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING - NO DTC'S - MILEAGE OVER 20,000 MILES. *KB
MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB
REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB
Showing the 8 most recent of 25 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND OVERTURN THE VEHICLE. *KB * THE CONSUMER STATED SHE FELT A VIBRATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *JB THE CON
2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND OVERTURN THE VEHICLE. *KB * THE CONSUMER STATED SHE FELT A VIBRATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *JB THE CON
Showing the 2 most serious of 364 complaints filed with NHTSA.
