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.