Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
0617910021037Intermittent instrument cluster operation - including gauges sweep/reset - multiple warning lights illuminated and/or reverse lights stay on. this applies to vehicles built before 02-17-06. *kb02/26/2007
0617210021036Fuel gauge erratic/inaccurate and/or mil on with dtc p0463, b1202, b2627, b2879, and/or p2068. *kb02/26/2007
0620210020704Air bag light on with dtc b2290 - difficult to duplicate. *kb12/28/2006
066201/01/200610019951Intermittent instrument cluster gauge sweep/reset - multiple warning lights on - reverse lights on - vehicles built before 2/17/2006. *tt05/17/2006
1908710019807Tenths digit not displayed on odometer after 10,000 miles/kilometers. *tt04/28/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
06/01/2008540001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving approximately 65 mph, a warning light message appeared on the instrument panel that read, oil life zero percent change oil. the warning light was constantly illuminated; therefore, the contact could not read the odometer. he attempted to reset the failure, but the message remained. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, but the vehicle was not repaired for this failure. the contact stated that the failure was very frustrating because it was critical to read the odometer. the failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 54,750. updated 07/15/08. *lj updated 07/15/08
01/13/2006675112/20/2005
 We have a 2006 ford 500 which had the cvt transmission replaced after 4 weeks. the transmission continues to have a significant delay in engaging in reverse. my wife and daughter did not wait until the transmission engaged and have on occasion lurched backwards almost running over her little brother. with the front of the car on a decline the car will roll forward when in reverse until it engages and the user depresses the throttle. olathe ford and a factory rep. inspected the vehicle and supposedly the vehicle is within specs. i don't think so, the car also whines when turning corners. i think the cvt transmission is out of specs. ford doesn't use it anymore, nor do i want to. i have had many fords, this will be my last if this isn't resolved to my satisfaction. the car also has the instrument cluster which intermittently goes out, windshield leaks water and air. answer soon, i am going to bbb, nhtsa and kansas consumer protection. this car is a lemon, i want a working one. *tr