Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PE11018Ford Motor Company05/11/201102/07/2013Idle instability
 On november 29, 2012, ford motor company (ford) initiated customer satisfaction program 12n03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle rpm surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (my) 2005 through 2007 ford freestyle, five hundred and mercury montego vehicles.the program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through may 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the pcm with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.according to ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle rpm surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 rpm lasting approximately 1 second, which ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.in addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include check engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506 or p061b.ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system operation.this condition was not adequately compensated for in the original powertrain control module (pcm) calibration.ford issued a technical service bulletin on august 15, 2011 (tsb 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with cvt transmissions.on october 19, 2011, ford issued a second bulletin (tsb 11-10-21) superseding tsb 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.prior to ford issuing the tsb

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12/21/20121
 2006 ford five hundred. consumer writes in regards to engine idle rpm surges and unsatisfactory service at dealership. *smd the consumer stated the surging happened intermittently. the dealer was unable to perform any repairs, as the vehicle did not exhibit the problem while the vehicle was in their possession.
08/14/2012100000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph the vehicle began to stall and powered off. the vehicle was restarted and began to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the throttle needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. the vin number was not available. pmb
07/12/2012121000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that as she shifted into drive, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the failure recurred three additional times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer was notified and stated that the throttle body unit may have needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 121,000. kmj
08/14/2012100000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving at approximately 15 mph the vehicle began to stall and powered off. the vehicle was restarted and began to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the throttle needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. the vin number was not available. dr
07/12/2012121000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that as she shifted into drive, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. the failure recurred three additional times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer was notified and stated that the throttle body unit may have needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 121,000. kmj
07/12/2012121000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that she attempted to put the vehicle in drive and the vehicle lunged forward. the failure recurred 3 more times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer was notified and they stated that the throttle body unit may need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 121,000. ap
10/23/201276000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the electronic throttle body failed and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. a dealer was notified and stated it was a known issue but there was no recall at that time. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance and referred him to nhtsa to file a complaint. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 76,000.
10/23/201276000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the electronic throttle body failed and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. a dealer was notified and stated it was a known issue but there was no recall at that time. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance and referred him to nhtsa to file a complaint. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 76,000.pmb
10/23/201276000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the electronic throttle body failed and the there was no response from the accelerator and the stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. a dealer was notified and stated it was a known issue but there was no recall at that time. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance and referred him to nhtsa to file a complaint. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 76,000. dt
10/10/2012118000
 The airbag warning light comes on and then the entire gauge cluster (i am talking about the speedometer, the temperature gauge, the gas gauge, and the tachometer) shuts off completely and comes back on randomly. ten days after initial incident the airbag warning light came on and then the gauge cluster shut off completely and stayed off. the speedometer is the most important part. i have seen several articles online about the same topic, and the belief is that it is due to faulty soldering on the back of the unit.
10/09/200720000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward abnormally while stopped at a traffic stop. the contact mentioned that the wrench warning lamp illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle came to a complete stop although the accelerator pedal was being depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body control was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. kmj
10/09/200720000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while at a traffic light the vehicle lunge forward. the contact mentioned that the wrench warning lamp illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that while making a left turn the vehicle stop although the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the throttle body control was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. pm
02/21/2012590001
 Initially car would stall when cruise control was turned on and speed was above 55mph. after returning to carmax for repairs car continued to stall without the cruise being turned on. then car began accelerating with foot on brake when changing gears from a dead stop. after 3 repairs by ford was advised issue was not any of the prior items fixed it was the throttle body and it was a known issue but no recall has ever been done on it. *tr
08/01/2012632221
 In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. it has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. about a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other ford five hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). a separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. research online has revealed that hundreds of ford five hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit. *tr
02/21/2012590001
 Initially car would stall when cruise control was turned on and speed was above 55mph. after returning to carmax for repairs car continued to stall without the cruise being turned on. then car began accelerating with foot on brake when changing gears from a dead stop. after 3 repairs by ford was advised issue was not any of the prior items fixed it was the throttle body and it was a known issue but no recall has ever been done on it. *tr
08/01/2012632221
 In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. it has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. about a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other ford five hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). a separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. research online has revealed that hundreds of ford five hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit. *tr
02/21/2012590001
 Initially car would stall when cruise control was turned on and speed was above 55mph. after returning to carmax for repairs car continued to stall without the cruise being turned on. then car began accelerating with foot on brake when changing gears from a dead stop. after 3 repairs by ford was advised issue was not any of the prior items fixed it was the throttle body and it was a known issue but no recall has ever been done on it. *tr
08/01/2012632221
 In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. it has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. about a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other ford five hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). a separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. research online has revealed that hundreds of ford five hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit. *tr
02/21/2012590001
 Initially car would stall when cruise control was turned on and speed was above 55mph. after returning to carmax for repairs car continued to stall without the cruise being turned on. then car began accelerating with foot on brake when changing gears from a dead stop. after 3 repairs by ford was advised issue was not any of the prior items fixed it was the throttle body and it was a known issue but no recall has ever been done on it. *tr
08/01/2012632221
 In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. it has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. about a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other ford five hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). a separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. research online has revealed that hundreds of ford five hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit. *tr
02/21/201259000
 Initially car would stall when cruise control was turned on and speed was above 55mph. after returning to carmax for repairs car continued to stall without the cruise being turned on. then car began accelerating with foot on brake when changing gears from a dead stop. after 3 repairs by ford was advised issue was not any of the prior items fixed it was the throttle body and it was a known issue but no recall has ever been done on it.
08/01/2012632221
 In multiple incidents, on hot summer days, the car has suddenly accelerated (with no foot on the accelerator) when backing out of parking spaces and sometimes when put into drive right after the sudden acceleration in reverse. it has required rapid, firm braking to prevent the car from hitting other vehicles. about a week after the problem started with this car, it started to happen occasionally with my other ford five hundred (a 2005 model with a little less mileage). a separate complaint has been filed on that vehicle. research online has revealed that hundreds of ford five hundred owners have reported this issue and that the throttle body is the likely culprit. *tr
08/02/20125000001
 The car lunges forward or backwards when shifting gears also lunges when coming to a stop very violently. i drive with plenty of space in font of me so i haven't hit anything i'm surprised no one else has either. *tr
08/02/2012500000
 The car lunges forward or backwards when shiftin gears also lunges when coming to astop very vilently. i drive with planty of cpace in font of me so i havent hit anything i'm surprised no one els has ither
08/06/2008500001
 At random, with the foot on the brake and not on the accelerator, the car will rev up and lunge forward (or backward if in reverse) violently. the distance it moves is enough to put other cars and pedestrians in danger, especially when it does this several times in a row. this problem is most noticeable in hot weather with the a/c turned on. *tr
08/06/200850000
 At random, with the foot on the brake and not on the accelerator, the car will rev up and lunge forward (or backward if in reverse) violently. the distance it moves is enough to put other cars and pedestrians in danger, especially when it does this several times in a row. this problem is most noticeable in hot weather with the a/c turned on.
02/07/2012120000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lunge forward or backward whenever the cruise control was engaged or the transmission was shifted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. kmj
02/07/2012120000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lunged forward or backwards whenever the cruise control was engaged or the transmission was shifted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. pm
02/22/2012635001
 While driving the car rpm gauge was moving upward even though i was still at steady speed. when i slowed and stopped it appeared to continue to lunge forward. i was able to control since i had some distance from the vehicle in front of me. by the time i reached my destination i was afraid that it had a mind of its own. it settled when i tried to park for it then cut off. there have been numerous events when the car lunged forward or cut off while driving and even when i put the car in reverse. i had three (3) motor mounts replaced and new battery along with the safety sensor. it costs more to repair than general maintenance. i see why they stopped making this car. its dangerous! i am now in the process of getting the throttle body replaced which may not be under warranty. this car should be recalled or we should be compensated for repairs related to this problem. *tr
07/31/2012800001
 I have a 2006 ford five hundred. i purchased it used in jan 2012. my car continually lurches forward while sitting still. the air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. i have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. i will be driving and all gauges will bottom out and then rev up to the highest. my rpms will drop down, the gas gauge will go to empty and at night all electrical lights and dashboard notifications will light up and then go off. i cannot use the air conditioner, radio or anything else when this happens. this is very dangerous and i believe ford should be held accountable for not fixing this issue sooner! someone is going to get into a fatal accident because of this issue!!! losing all power and speed and then having the vehicle lurch forward is dangerous! #scaredmomof3babies! *tr
06/15/20121220001
 While pulling out of a parking space i had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. when i let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. after finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me i put it in drive. once it was in drive it did the same thing. my foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. this happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. it lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed. *js
02/22/201263500
 While driving the car rpm guage was moving upward even though i was still at steady speed. when i slowed and stopped it appeared to continue to lunge forward. i was able to control since i had some distance from the vehicle in front of me. by the time i reached my destination i was afraid that it had a mind of its own. it settled when i tried to park for it then cut off. there have been numerous events when the car lunged forward or cut off while driving and even when i put the car in reverse. i had three (3) motor mounts replaced and new battery along with the safety sensor. it costs more to repair than general maintenance. i see why they stopped making this car. its dangerous! i am now in the process of getting the throttle body replaced which may not be under warranty. this car should be recalled or we should be compensated for repairs related to this problem.
06/02/20121055001
 Engine surged unexpectedly causing temporary loss of control. this has been happening occasionally for several weeks while in drive at idle or when shifting into drive. i have found this issue to be widespread when checking forums on different websites. this is an unsafe condition that exists for many consumers with this model. a recall is needed so this dangerous situation is addressed. *tr
07/31/2012800001
 I have a 2006 ford five hundred. i purchased it used in jan 2012. my car continually lurches forward while sitting still. the air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. i have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. i will be driving and all gauges will bottom out and then rev up to the highest. my rpms will drop down, the gas gauge will go to empty and at night all electrical lights and dashboard notifications will light up and then go off. i cannot use the air conditioner, radio or anything else when this happens. this is very dangerous and i believe ford should be held accountable for not fixing this issue sooner! someone is going to get into a fatal accident because of this issue!!! losing all power and speed and then having the vehicle lurch forward is dangerous! #scaredmomof3babies! *tr
06/15/20121220001
 While pulling out of a parking space i had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. when i let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. after finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me i put it in drive. once it was in drive it did the same thing. my foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. this happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. it lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed. *js
06/02/20121055001
 Engine surged unexpectedly causing temporary loss of control. this has been happening occasionally for several weeks while in drive at idle or when shifting into drive. i have found this issue to be widespread when checking forums on different websites. this is an unsafe condition that exists for many consumers with this model. a recall is needed so this dangerous situation is addressed. *tr
07/31/2012800001
 I have a 2006 ford five hundred. i purchased it used in jan 2012. my car continually lurches forward while sitting still. the air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. i have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. i will be driving and all gauges will bottom out and then rev up to the highest. my rpms will drop down, the gas gauge will go to empty and at night all electrical lights and dashboard notifications will light up and then go off. i cannot use the air conditioner, radio or anything else when this happens. this is very dangerous and i believe ford should be held accountable for not fixing this issue sooner! someone is going to get into a fatal accident because of this issue!!! losing all power and speed and then having the vehicle lurch forward is dangerous! #scaredmomof3babies! *tr
06/15/20121220001
 While pulling out of a parking space i had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. when i let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. after finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me i put it in drive. once it was in drive it did the same thing. my foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. this happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. it lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed. *js
07/25/201271229
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lunged backward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the throttle control was replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 71,229.
06/02/2012105500
 Engine surged unexpectedly causing temporary loss of control. this has been happening occasionally for several weeks while in drive at idle or when shifting into drive. i have found this issue to be widespread when checking forums on different websites. this is an unsafe condition that exists for many consumers with this model. a recall is needed so this dangerous situation is addressed.
07/31/201280000
 I have a 2006 ford five hundred. i purchased it used in jan 2012. my car continually lurches forward while sitting still. the air conditioner will not cool while idling if it is hot outside. i have also had issues with losing all power while driving down the freeway. i will be driving and all gauges will bottom out and then rev up to the highest. my rpms will drop down, the gas gauge will go to empty and at night all electrical lights and dashboard notifications will light up and then go off. i cannot use the air conditioner, radio or anything else when this happens. this is very dangerous and i believe ford should be held accountable for not fixing this issue sooner! someone is going to get into a fatal accident because of this issue!!! losing all power and speed and then having the vehicle lurch forward is dangerous! #scaredmomof3babies!
06/15/20121220001
 While pulling out of a parking space i had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. when i let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. after finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me i put it in drive. once it was in drive it did the same thing. my foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. this happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. it lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed. *js
07/25/201271229
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lunged backward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the throttle control was replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 71,229.
06/16/2011980001
 Car accelerates suddenly without having foot on accelerator. it only happens in warm weather when the air conditioning is on. with my foot on the breaking when backing out of a parking space or pulling into garage the car suddenly accelerates. i can handle the problem because i know when to expect it, but i had planned to give this car to my soon to be licensed daughter and i don't want her having an accident or hitting another person. *tr
09/01/2011900001
 I would be stopped at a stop sign or red light and would push on the throttle to accelerate. the guy would not move at first then would jump and accelerate quickly. i never hit anyone because i was careful, but i took it into a ford dealership to have them diagnose it. they claimed to know of the problem but would not cover it under warranty. i paid over $1,000 to have them replace my throttle body. *tr
06/15/2012122000
 While pulling out of a parking space i had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. when i let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. after finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me i put it in drive. once it was in drive it did the same thing. my foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. this happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. it lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed.
07/25/201271229
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lunged backward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the throttle control was replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 71,229. sm.
06/16/2011980001
 Car accelerates suddenly without having foot on accelerator. it only happens in warm weather when the air conditioning is on. with my foot on the breaking when backing out of a parking space or pulling into garage the car suddenly accelerates. i can handle the problem because i know when to expect it, but i had planned to give this car to my soon to be licensed daughter and i don't want her having an accident or hitting another person. *tr
09/01/2011900001
 I would be stopped at a stop sign or red light and would push on the throttle to accelerate. the guy would not move at first then would jump and accelerate quickly. i never hit anyone because i was careful, but i took it into a ford dealership to have them diagnose it. they claimed to know of the problem but would not cover it under warranty. i paid over $1,000 to have them replace my throttle body. *tr
06/15/2012122000
 While pulling out of a parking space i had my foot on brake and put car in reverse. when i let my foot off brake the car lunged back and the rpms went up without my foot touching the gas. after finally fighting it to get it out of the parking spot and not hitting the car behind me i put it in drive. once it was in drive it did the same thing. my foot was on the brake and it was lunging forward with my foot off the gas pedal. this happens all the time in parking lot and from a dead stop. it lunges and jumps at stop sign, red lights and low speed.
06/16/2011980001
 Car accelerates suddenly without having foot on accelerator. it only happens in warm weather when the air conditioning is on. with my foot on the breaking when backing out of a parking space or pulling into garage the car suddenly accelerates. i can handle the problem because i know when to expect it, but i had planned to give this car to my soon to be licensed daughter and i don't want her having an accident or hitting another person. *tr
09/01/2011900001
 I would be stopped at a stop sign or red light and would push on the throttle to accelerate. the guy would not move at first then would jump and accelerate quickly. i never hit anyone because i was careful, but i took it into a ford dealership to have them diagnose it. they claimed to know of the problem but would not cover it under warranty. i paid over $1,000 to have them replace my throttle body. *tr
07/25/201271229
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated while going in reverse the vehicle lunged backward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the throttle control was replaced. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 71,229. dt
06/16/2011980001
 Car accelerates suddenly without having foot on accelerator. it only happens in warm weather when the air conditioning is on. with my foot on the breaking when backing out of a parking space or pulling into garage the car suddenly accelerates. i can handle the problem because i know when to expect it, but i had planned to give this car to my soon to be licensed daughter and i don't want her having an accident or hitting another person. *tr
09/01/2011900001
 I would be stopped at a stop sign or red light and would push on the throttle to accelerate. the guy would not move at first then would jump and accelerate quickly. i never hit anyone because i was careful, but i took it into a ford dealership to have them diagnose it. they claimed to know of the problem but would not cover it under warranty. i paid over $1,000 to have them replace my throttle body. *tr
09/01/2011850001
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect. *tr
06/16/201198000
 Car accelerates suddenly without having foot on accelerator. it only happens in warm weather when the air conditioning is on. with my foot on the breaking when backing out of a parking space or pulling into garage the car suddenly accelerates. i can handle the problem because i know when to expect it, but i had planned to give this car to my soon to be licensed daughter and i don't want her having an accident or hitting another person.
09/01/201190000
 I would be stopped at a stop sign or red light and would push on the throttle to accelerate. the guy would not move at first then would jump and accelerate quickly. i never hit anyone because i was careful, but i took it into a ford dealership to have them diagnose it. they claimed to know of the problem but would not cover it under warranty. i paid over $1,000 to have them replace my throttle body.
09/01/2011850001
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect. *tr
09/01/201185000
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect.
07/16/2012151000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after shifting into gear the vehicle would move forward or backward without warning or activation. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 151,000.
07/16/2012151000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after shifting into gear the vehicle would move forward or backward without warning or activation. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 151,000. kmj
07/04/2012198000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward when the gear was placed into drive or reverse, the rpms increased and the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 198,000 and the current mileage was 199,000. sm.
07/16/2012151000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after shifting into gear the vehicle would forward or backwards without warnings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 151,000. pm
07/04/2012198000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward when the gear was placed into drive or reverse, the rpms increased and the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 198,000 and the current mileage was 199,000. sm.
07/06/20121
 My car lunges when the air is on and i come to complete stop in drive or when i put it in reverse it is dangerous lucky i havent backed into anything yet is this a ford defect i called the dealership they want a $120 just to look at it they said there is no recall for this problem , but looking thru the internet i see the same problem with alot of other cars my year , something needs to be done before someone gets hurt ! *tr
07/04/2012198000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that the vehicle lunge forward when the gear was placed in drive or reverse, the rpm increased. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 198,000 and the current mileage was 199,000. li
07/06/20121
 My car lunges when the air is on and i come to complete stop in drive or when i put it in reverse it is dangerous lucky i havent backed into anything yet is this a ford defect i called the dealership they want a $120 just to look at it they said there is no recall for this problem , but looking thru the internet i see the same problem with alot of other cars my year , something needs to be done before someone gets hurt ! *tr
07/06/2012
 My car lunges when the air is on and i come to complete stop in drive or when i put it in reverse it is dangerous lucky i havent backed into anything yet is this a ford defect i called the dealership they want a $120 just to look at it they said there is no recall for this problem , but looking thru the internet i see the same problem with alot of other cars my year , something needs to be done before someone gets hurt !
04/10/20121700001
 1st issue: when the vehicle is at a stop light, the car feels like it's going to jump forward even while the brake is depressed. i worry about rear-ending the car in front of me. then when the car is in park, the car begins to rev or idle high as if the accelerator has been pressed. 2nd issue: while in park or driving at low speeds of 30-35mph, the instrument panel quits working and the a/c stops as if the car was turned off. it'll then come back on and will continue to come on and off. the bad thing is that the hazard lights won't even work. there's no warning. we have already had the throttle body repaired last year in 2011 when we found out it's a common problem but not covered under warranty nor a recall issued. *tr
07/06/2012
 My car lunges when the air is on and i come to complete stop in drive or when i put it in reverse it is dangerous lucky i havent backed into anything yet is this a ford defect i called the dealership they want a $120 just to look at it they said there is no recall for this problem , but looking thru the internet i see the same problem with alot of other cars my year , something needs to be done before someone gets hurt !
04/10/20121700001
 1st issue: when the vehicle is at a stop light, the car feels like it's going to jump forward even while the brake is depressed. i worry about rear-ending the car in front of me. then when the car is in park, the car begins to rev or idle high as if the accelerator has been pressed. 2nd issue: while in park or driving at low speeds of 30-35mph, the instrument panel quits working and the a/c stops as if the car was turned off. it'll then come back on and will continue to come on and off. the bad thing is that the hazard lights won't even work. there's no warning. we have already had the throttle body repaired last year in 2011 when we found out it's a common problem but not covered under warranty nor a recall issued. *tr
05/15/201253000
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect.
04/10/2012170000
 1st issue: when the vehicle is at a stop light, the car feels like it's going to jump forward even while the brake is depressed. i worry about rear-ending the car in front of me. then when the car is in park, the car begins to rev or idle high as if the accelerator has been pressed. 2nd issue: while in park or driving at low speeds of 30-35mph, the instrument panel quits working and the a/c stops as if the car was turned off. it'll then come back on and will continue to come on and off. the bad thing is that the hazard lights won't even work. there's no warning. we have already had the throttle body repaired last year in 2011 when we found out it's a common problem but not covered under warranty nor a recall issued.
05/15/201253000
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect.
04/10/2012170000
 1st issue: when the vehicle is at a stop light, the car feels like it's going to jump forward even while the brake is depressed. i worry about rear-ending the car in front of me. then when the car is in park, the car begins to rev or idle high as if the accelerator has been pressed. 2nd issue: while in park or driving at low speeds of 30-35mph, the instrument panel quits working and the a/c stops as if the car was turned off. it'll then come back on and will continue to come on and off. the bad thing is that the hazard lights won't even work. there's no warning. we have already had the throttle body repaired last year in 2011 when we found out it's a common problem but not covered under warranty nor a recall issued.
05/15/201253000
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect.
04/10/2012170000
 1st issue: when the vehicle is at a stop light, the car feels like it's going to jump forward even while the brake is depressed. i worry about rear-ending the car in front of me. then when the car is in park, the car begins to rev or idle high as if the accelerator has been pressed. 2nd issue: while in park or driving at low speeds of 30-35mph, the instrument panel quits working and the a/c stops as if the car was turned off. it'll then come back on and will continue to come on and off. the bad thing is that the hazard lights won't even work. there's no warning. we have already had the throttle body repaired last year in 2011 when we found out it's a common problem but not covered under warranty nor a recall issued.
05/15/201253000
 The car had begun surging hard both in reverse and forward. it happens when stopping and when first putting it in gear. i've been fortunate to have not hit anything yet, but i am fearful that it might happen. i'm seeing a lot of other people having the exact same problem in several forums and websites. i do not understand why a recall has not been issued for this problem as it is obviously a serious manufacturer's defect.
05/15/201262000
 2006 ford 500. the car will suddenly surge at idle...it also surges during gear shifts from park to drive and park to reverse. if you do not have your foot firmly on the brake pedal the car will suddenly surge forward. this can lead to damage of the vehicle or injury to a pedestrian. arfc website has 125 reports of this problem. seems to get worse around the 60-65,000 mile range....conveniently out of warranty. taking car to dealer today for evaluation and repair.
06/13/201292000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the transmission failed. the contact pumped the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would not respond. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was able to move forward slightly, with an abnormal jerking motion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they informed the contact that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 92000.
06/01/201075000
 I have owned my 2006 ford 500 for 5 yrs and have had and issue for the last 2 yrs. while braking, the car will lurch and i mean really jump forward (or also in reverse) while rpm's surge/rev extremely high causing me to press very,very hard on the brakes at times slamming down to keep the car from going out of control by itself. sometimes the car will stall when the rpm's are dropping down. this happens at different times of day and seems to be more often when it is warmer. it has happened while slowing into a parking space, backing up, pulling away from stopping at a light or stop sign. it is completely random and you never know when or if it will happen.i am always extremely cautious when there are people around when i slow down to less then 15mph or back up. there is something mechanically wrong with this car. it should never be in control of moving by itself when the brakes are applied. it is a very scary situation and can happen multiple times a day. i have taken in to dealership and explained these symptoms but they just say they don't know what it could be and will have to check it out while it is happening. i would like ford to take some responsibility as this seems to be happening to most 500's and it is well known by many but not acknowledged by ford. this could be a very serious situation if someone is within 15ft when the car goes out of control all by itself and the driver is not ready. please watch out if you are next to a ford 500.
03/08/201170000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that when stopped, the vehicle would lung forward abnormally. the failure would also occur when the vehicle was shifted to reverse. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the throttle bottle was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. kmj
03/08/201170000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated while stopped at a stop before acceleration the vehicle would lung forward. the contact stated the vehicle lunged while in reverse also. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact diagnose the vehicle and stated the throttle bottle was faulty. the contact did not have any repairs done to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 70,000. jo
07/15/2010105000
 After starting car in garage and idling for about 30 seconds, i put car in reverse to back out of garage. the engine rpm's increased significantly, and the car shot backwards until i applied the brake. the car stopped and engine rpm returned to normal. this has hapened several times. i am the second owner of the car, and i purchased the car from a private party with about 104,000 miles on it. in speaking with the previous owner, he also had problems that he attributed to the cruise control whereby the vehicle sped up without pressing on the gas pedal. the original owner purchased the car from gentry ford in ontario, or, and had every service performed there. i, too, have returned the car to gentry ford for every service, but have not discussed this problem with them, the previous owner did tell them about the problem he experienced.
04/17/201124000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the contact crashed into a dumpster. there were no injuries. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 29,000. kmj
01/01/201070000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.
07/15/2010105000
 After starting car in garage and idling for about 30 seconds, i put car in reverse to back out of garage. the engine rpm's increased significantly, and the car shot backwards until i applied the brake. the car stopped and engine rpm returned to normal. this has hapened several times. i am the second owner of the car, and i purchased the car from a private party with about 104,000 miles on it. in speaking with the previous owner, he also had problems that he attributed to the cruise control whereby the vehicle sped up without pressing on the gas pedal. the original owner purchased the car from gentry ford in ontario, or, and had every service performed there. i, too, have returned the car to gentry ford for every service, but have not discussed this problem with them, the previous owner did tell them about the problem he experienced.
04/17/201124000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the contact crashed into a dumpster. there were no injuries. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 29,000. kmj
01/01/201070000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. kmj
04/17/201124000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the contact crashed into a dumpster. there were no injuries. the police were contacted and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 29,000. kmj
01/01/201070000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. kmj
04/17/201124000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated when the gear was placed into drive position the vehicle accelerated un expectantly and the vehicle crashed into dumpster. the crash caused no injuries. the police were contacted and a report was on file. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 29,000. rds
01/01/201070000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. kmj
01/01/201070000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the vehicle accelerated unexpectantly when the vehicle was placed in both reverse and the drive positions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. rds
01/09/201265000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact was driving 3 mph when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. the contact crashed into a residential carport. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the throttle sensor malfunctioned.the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. kmj
01/09/201265000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact was driving 3mph when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle accelerated un expectantly causing the vehicle to crash crashed into a car port in the contacts drive way on the passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not destroyed and the police were not contacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed the throttle sensor malfunction.the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was uknown. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. rds
12/06/2011130800
 I had just bought a 2006 ford five hundred with about 131000 miles. drove great from the dealership then later that afternoon the throttle all of a sudden went dead. i was going 65 mph on the highway and had no throttle. i went online and researched the car and there have been numerous (upwards of 100+) people who have the same complaint. i just wish ford would recall the part so it's not going to cost me an arm and a leg to fix.
06/01/201175000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds the accelerator pedal would stick in a partially depressed position even though he would be depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was inspected by an indpendent mechanic and they stated that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
06/01/201175000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds the accelerator pedal would stick even though he would be depressing the brakes. the vehicle was inspected by an indpendent mechanic and they advised him that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable. tb
01/01/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after engaging the brakes and slowly releasing, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
01/01/201180000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after engaging the brakes and slowly releasing, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. kmj
01/01/201180000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that after engaging the brakes and slowly releasing it the vehicle suddenly lunge forward. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. pm
10/19/201174500
 Ford 500 lurches severely at random times while the engine is engaged. this happens most dangerously at high speeds, due to driver's inability to control vehicle adequately to defend against potential crashes or control speed during turns. this has caused problems on the snow and ice here in alaska because uncontrolled acceleration reduces traction. also occurs at low speeds, which is more easily controlled through braking, but requires extreme caution if engaging vehicle when pedestrians or other vehicles are near. it has surprised and scared me on many occasions since i first purchased this car a month ago, but the reason i am writing this is because i had a scary incident today when pulling out of a grocery store parking lot (pedestrians in front of me when it suddenly jumped as soon as engine engaged). took it to the mechanic and diagnostic check says issues with fuel delivery system. the mechanic stated that after researching the issue this is a very common problem for this model and that it is most likely the throttle body, and says the car should not be driven in its condition. it is one of the scariest issues i've ever had to deal with. after reading more about it on the internet this evening it seems that this issue is very common and hundreds of people have had similar scary incidents with this car that they have reported online. if this many people are writing about it online, presumably there are thousands more who are having the same problem and do not have the resources or know how to report the issue.
09/17/2011102000
 The vehicles warning indicator light of a wrench lit up indicating transmission/throttle body service. had previously had transmission inspected and were no problems. the car will thrust in direction car is in gear of such as when car is in reverse it will thrust and lunge backwards also in drive lunge forwards. it also is enhanced when the cars heater or a/c is running. have researched and many, many people have had similar problems and complaints.
08/20/2011
 The instrument cluster checks normal on most start-ups, but unpredictably all systems light up showing failure of abs, air bags, traction control, electrical systems, see a mechanic, cruise control and speedometer quits working. the warning lights may stay lit for 2 to 200 miles. and no speedometer. auto zone and my mechanic are baffled and frustrated after checking battery charging circuit connections and grounds. its obviously not safe driving without knowing your speed or if there is a major hazard looming-----like fire.
08/12/200968000
 As i was backing out of a parking space in a parking garage the enigine reved up and jumped hitting a beam in the garage. upon impact the engine was still reved so i immediately turned the engine off and back on. the engine continued to rev up and the check engine and yellow wrench illuminated. the car was towed to a dealership in which they replaced the throttle body and the car was driven to a local body shop for repairs. total cost over $1200 yesterday, september 7, 2011, (mileage 108000 and speed from 0-40 mph) as i was driving to work the check engine light came on. each time i would stop the engine would rev and when i would accelerate it would jump and rev. not wanting a repeat of the last accident, i took it to a mechanic near work who stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced again along with the engine mount. total cost $1076 after resaerching this problem it seems that it is a typical issue with this type of vehicle. most have included that they are fearful that they will be injured or injure someone else in a accident.
10/25/201098000
 The vehicle lurches forward and has stalled on a busy street. the car was taken to a mechanic where the owner was told that the problem was the throttle body, but it was safe to drive until the repair could be made. the repair has not yet been made.
05/20/201183549
 5/20-7/18/11 car accelerated quickly and lurched backward with brake on while backing out of parking space; wrench light came on. error codes were for alternative fuel control module and throttle actuator control system. sometimes car lurched forward while braking, engine revved, car shuddered, and wrench and/or check engine light came on. started happening almost daily. very scary and unpredictable. mass air flow sensor and egr valve were replaced. had same issues 2 days later. throttle body and vacuum hoses were replaced. contacted ford and they refused to cover parts and labor because car was no longer under warranty. last repair was done 30 days ago and i've had no more problems, but it cost me $1600 to repair.
10/25/201098000
 The vehicle lurches forward and has stalled on a busy street. the car was taken to a mechanic where the owner was told that the problem was the throttle body, but it was safe to drive until the repair could be made. the repair has not yet been made.
05/20/201183549
 5/20-7/18/11 car accelerated quickly and lurched backward with brake on while backing out of parking space; wrench light came on. error codes were for alternative fuel control module and throttle actuator control system. sometimes car lurched forward while braking, engine revved, car shuddered, and wrench and/or check engine light came on. started happening almost daily. very scary and unpredictable. mass air flow sensor and egr valve were replaced. had same issues 2 days later. throttle body and vacuum hoses were replaced. contacted ford and they refused to cover parts and labor because car was no longer under warranty. last repair was done 30 days ago and i've had no more problems, but it cost me $1600 to repair.
02/01/201180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that while attempting to park with her foot on the brakes, there was an increase in engine rpms and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred a total of three times prior. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. kmj
02/01/201180000
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07/01/201134500
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while attempting to make a right turn, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the check engine warning light illuminated. the dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 34,601. the approximate failure mileage was 34,500. rvk
07/01/201134500
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while attempting to make a right hand turn, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated. after acceleration, he noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. the dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 34,601. the approximate failure mileage was 34,500. bw
07/18/201167673
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated as she takes off from a stop light the vehicle would have sudden acceleration causing the rpm to increase excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the throttle body as being defective. the cost would be $900 for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 67,673...mw
07/12/201181000
 While putting the ford five hundred in reverse the car briefly accelerated and lunged backwards barley missing another car. thinking i might had hit the accelerator i went on to where i was headed. as i was leaving my destination once again the car just took off while in reverse. the car then gave a wrench fault on the console. i looked up the issue in the manual and it said it was a throttle control issue. i spoke with the dealer today and they said it was a throttle body problem. upon investigation i find that this is a recurring issue. if someone had been within 3 to 5 feet of my auto i would have hit them.
07/18/201167673
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated as she takes off from a stop light the vehicle would have sudden acceleration causing the rpm to increase excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the throttle body as being defective. the cost would be $900 for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 67,673...mw
07/12/201181000
 While putting the ford five hundred in reverse the car briefly accelerated and lunged backwards barley missing another car. thinking i might had hit the accelerator i went on to where i was headed. as i was leaving my destination once again the car just took off while in reverse. the car then gave a wrench fault on the console. i looked up the issue in the manual and it said it was a throttle control issue. i spoke with the dealer today and they said it was a throttle body problem. upon investigation i find that this is a recurring issue. if someone had been within 3 to 5 feet of my auto i would have hit them.
07/18/201167673
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated as she takes off from a stop light the vehicle would have sudden acceleration causing the rpm to increase excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the throttle body as being defective. the cost would be $900 for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 67,673...mw
07/12/201181000
 While putting the ford five hundred in reverse the car briefly accelerated and lunged backwards barley missing another car. thinking i might had hit the accelerator i went on to where i was headed. as i was leaving my destination once again the car just took off while in reverse. the car then gave a wrench fault on the console. i looked up the issue in the manual and it said it was a throttle control issue. i spoke with the dealer today and they said it was a throttle body problem. upon investigation i find that this is a recurring issue. if someone had been within 3 to 5 feet of my auto i would have hit them.
07/18/201167673
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated as she takes off from a stop light the vehicle would have sudden acceleration causing the rpm to increase excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the throttle body as being defective. the cost would be $900 for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 67,673...mw
07/12/201181000
 While putting the ford five hundred in reverse the car briefly accelerated and lunged backwards barley missing another car. thinking i might had hit the accelerator i went on to where i was headed. as i was leaving my destination once again the car just took off while in reverse. the car then gave a wrench fault on the console. i looked up the issue in the manual and it said it was a throttle control issue. i spoke with the dealer today and they said it was a throttle body problem. upon investigation i find that this is a recurring issue. if someone had been within 3 to 5 feet of my auto i would have hit them.
06/15/201190000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle came to a complete stop while the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle lunged forward with hesitation. the identical failure occurred fifteen times. during the most recent failure, the engine warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the throttle body assembly would need to be replaced. the contact planned to have the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. rvk
06/15/201190000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact came to a complete stop. while the brake pedal was engaged the vehicle lunged forward with hesitation. the identical failure occurred fifteen different times. during the most recent failure occurrence, the engine warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the throttle body assembly would need to be replaced. the contact planned to have the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. js
05/26/201179000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that when putting the vehicle in reverse, the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in rpms of up to 2500 and the vehicle would lunge in reverse. the vehicle would also lunge forward when attempting to park the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacing but the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable.
01/13/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 five hundred. the contact stated that when shifting from park to drive or reverse, the vehicle would lunge forward or backward and then abnormally accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no failures and the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer and offered no other assistance. the contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice but was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 80,000.
05/26/201179000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that when putting the vehicle in reverse, the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in rpms of up to 2500 and the vehicle would lunge in reverse. the vehicle would also lunge forward when attempting to park the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacing but the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable.
01/13/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 five hundred. the contact stated that when shifting from park to drive or reverse, the vehicle would lunge forward or backward and then abnormally accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no failures and the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer and offered no other assistance. the contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice but was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 80,000.
05/26/201179000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that when putting the vehicle in reverse the vehicle's rpm would go up to 2500 and the vehicle would lunge backwards; the vehicle would also lunge forward when parking the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacing; the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable. nw
01/13/201180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 five hundred. the contact stated when shifting from park to drive or reversed the vehicle would lunge forward or backwards and then surged suddenly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no failure and the vehicle should work that way. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the problem to the dealer. they offered no other assistance. the contact stated each time he take the vehicle to the dealer it cost him $100 and he has taken the vehicle in twice. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 80,000...mw
05/26/201179000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that when putting the vehicle in reverse the vehicle's rpm would go up to 2500 and the vehicle would lunge backwards; the vehicle would also lunge forward when parking the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacing; the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable. nw
01/13/201180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 five hundred. the contact stated when shifting from park to drive or reversed the vehicle would lunge forward or backwards and then surged suddenly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no failure and the vehicle should work that way. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the problem to the dealer. they offered no other assistance. the contact stated each time he take the vehicle to the dealer it cost him $100 and he has taken the vehicle in twice. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 80,000...mw
05/26/201179000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that when putting the vehicle in reverse the vehicle's rpm would go up to 2500 and the vehicle would lunge backwards; the vehicle would also lunge forward when parking the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacing; the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable. nw
01/13/201180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 five hundred. the contact stated when shifting from park to drive or reversed the vehicle would lunge forward or backwards and then surged suddenly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no failure and the vehicle should work that way. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the problem to the dealer. they offered no other assistance. the contact stated each time he take the vehicle to the dealer it cost him $100 and he has taken the vehicle in twice. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 80,000...mw
06/04/201170134
 No injuries...yet. however, our 2006 ford five hundred accelerates for no apparent reason at all. it does it when going forward or reverse and will stop by either tapping the accelerator pedal or turning off the car and restarting it. i will be bringing the car in for service this week, but just want to bring this problem to your attention as it seems other individuals have reported the same situation.
05/15/201180000
 Car lunges when coming to a stop or backing. took car in for an oil change and brake job. when i picked my car up, it was running rough sometimes stalling when letting off the accelerator. in addition to spontaneously lurching forward, the engine will race when put into park. i have come close to hitting other cars, parking garage walls, etc due to this problem. my dealership now is telling me the throttle body is not within the proper parameters and needs replacement. after some research this seems to be a common problem.
01/01/200980000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving approximately 5 mph or with the brakes engaged. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. the failure had not recurred since. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
05/15/201180000
 Car lunges when coming to a stop or backing. took car in for an oil change and brake job. when i picked my car up, it was running rough sometimes stalling when letting off the accelerator. in addition to spontaneously lurching forward, the engine will race when put into park. i have come close to hitting other cars, parking garage walls, etc due to this problem. my dealership now is telling me the throttle body is not within the proper parameters and needs replacement. after some research this seems to be a common problem.
01/01/200980000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving approximately 5 mph or with the brakes engaged. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. the failure had not recurred since. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. sm.
05/15/201180000
 Car lunges when coming to a stop or backing. took car in for an oil change and brake job. when i picked my car up, it was running rough sometimes stalling when letting off the accelerator. in addition to spontaneously lurching forward, the engine will race when put into park. i have come close to hitting other cars, parking garage walls, etc due to this problem. my dealership now is telling me the throttle body is not within the proper parameters and needs replacement. after some research this seems to be a common problem.
01/01/200980000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving approximately 5 mph or with the brakes engaged. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. the failure had not recurred since. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. sm.
05/15/201180000
 Car lunges when coming to a stop or backing. took car in for an oil change and brake job. when i picked my car up, it was running rough sometimes stalling when letting off the accelerator. in addition to spontaneously lurching forward, the engine will race when put into park. i have come close to hitting other cars, parking garage walls, etc due to this problem. my dealership now is telling me the throttle body is not within the proper parameters and needs replacement. after some research this seems to be a common problem.
01/01/200980000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated the vehicle would momentarily surge forward while driving approximately 5 mph or with the brakes engaged. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. the failure had not recurred since. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. sm.
11/23/201039000
 Starting since february 2010. my car lunges forward whenever at a dead stop. when shifting to drive and reverse. i have had to have my foot on brake and even almost had an accident while parking and hit the wall. went to dealership and first they said it was my engine mount that was causing it. then went again because the problem still occurred and they said i needed a new battery. then they claimed it was my air filter which is a lie. i called the ford headquarters and all they can do is take down when i called and what it was about. they are no help whats so ever so what is the point of them even existing if they cant help solve the problem. they claim each dealer is independent and that they can advise that i go to a different dealership. i have wasted a good deal of time and money. luckily i was smart and bought that premium extended warranty. i still have spent close to over $400 on repairs. each time i went i had to pay a deductable of $100.00. the battery i went to sams club to get because the dealer wanted $140 but i got mine for $75. they advised to get my throttle body clean and that was $95. they said i need to have my transmission flushed which is another lie. i didn't get that done because i only have 60,000 miles on the vehicle. the transmission fluid was as red as can be and is still good for probably another 40,000 miles. the point is ford knows about the problem and they do not want to fix the problem it apparently is happening to tons of folks out there. they need to just fix it because even though i had my throttle body cleaned the problem still comes back here and there. i just hope that no one gets killed and then ford will finally get this right. i plan on seeing if i can get some legal help and will explore that avenue because i get my oil changes almost ever 3500 miles and i follow all the manufactures service policies. i do my part as a customer and they havent done there part as the company that made the vehicle.
09/28/201010
 I own a 2006 ford fivehundred. from the very beginning, my car has lunged/surged forward and backwards. i called ford corporate office on three various occasions to file a complaint and ask for a repair. each time i was told that ford was not responsible for determining the problem. on sept. 27, 2010, at a stop light, the car surged to 3000 rpm's and i was scared. i kept my foot on the brake, but i thought at that speed, the brake may fail. i was going to turn the car off, but instead, i turned the air conditioner off and the surging was reduced to 1000 rpm's. this is a very dangerous situation. what is ford waiting for? the car needs to be recalled and repairs made, before a major accident and law suits ensue.
04/15/201040000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. when coming to a complete stop and having her foot in the brakes the vehicle tried to accelerate on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the throttle body was defective and that it needed to be replaced. the vehicle is that dealer to have the throttle body replaced. the failure mileage was 40000 and the current mileage was 48600.cv
06/01/201073000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving approximately 30-35 mph the vehicle accelerated rapidly. he engaged the brakes immediately to stop the vehicle from accelerating. the failure has occurred 7 to 8 times and the failure also happens in reverse. he called the dealer and was advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. vwb
06/13/201090000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly shut off or jerk; at other times, while driving on the highway, the contact noticed that the vehicle would suddenly surge. the contact noticed the failure almost everytime he drove the vehicle. the contact called the dealership who stated that the throttle body had gone into failsafe mode which caused the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 96,000. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000-bk
05/27/201079000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while attempting to reverse out of a parking space with foot on the brake the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the failure has been experienced numerous times while reversing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer diagnosed located the failure at the throttle body assembly was on back order. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. li
07/01/201069000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the vehicle attempts to surge forward while stopped with pressure being applied to the brake pedal. heavy pressure must be applied to the brake pedal in order to keep the vehicle from surging forward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed the motor mounts and throttle body needed to be replaced. an authorized dealer was notified and she was informed this was a very common failure among these vehicles. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 74,000. sm.
11/01/200868000110/01/2008
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. the throttle body does not operate normally when driving at 30 mph. the vehicle will drag and when the accelerator pedal is depressed there is no acceleration. at 15 mph a warning light will illuminate before the vehicle reduces speed. the check engine light stays on all the time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they stated they have check and rechecked and are unable to remedy the failure. the vehicle was also taken to two another dealer and the contact was told that it is the throttle body and it will cost $1000 for repairs. the ford manufacturer was not called in regards to this failure. the failure mileage was 68,000 the current mileage is 88,000. updated 4/23/10 *cn the consumer stated the acceleration problems were not corrected by changing the throttle. updated 05/28/10. *jb
11/15/200945800
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. while driving approximately between 45-50 mph he applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not accelerate. then the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate. the failure occurred frequently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure was related to the throttle body. the technician stated the part was unavailable until january 22,2010. the failure mileage was 45,800. the current mileage was 46,200.
08/01/200938000112/01/2006
 2006 ford five hundred has a problem with the throttle body and consumer can not find the part to buy. *nj the consumer stated as she backed out of a parking lot, she thought she hit a curb, but there was nothing behind her. she pulled into traffic, but the vehicle had no speed. it was making a strange noise and she had no cruise control. then a strange symbol appeared on the dashboard. it was a picture of a wrench. the consumer looked it up in the manual, and it said it was the throttle body and to call the dealer as soon as possible. the consumer was informed the part was no longer being made, due to the company who was making them for ford went bankrupt and there was no date as to when ford would be putting the part back into production. *jb
05/17/20079000108/01/2006
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. during brake application at 40 mph the all weather floor-mat shifted onto the top surface of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal. consequently there was an unintended increase in acceleration. she rear-ended another vehicle. she was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. the failure occurred previously on two separate occasions; which there were no personal injuries or vehicle damage. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. updated 10/27/09 *bf updated 10/29/09.*jb
09/02/200937669
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. when attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle accelerated and stalled; however, he was able to restart the vehicle immediately. the vehicle was taken to a repair facility and the oxygen sensor and the throttle body were replaced. since the throttle body was on back order the component was exchanged with a used part. the failure and current mileages were 37,699.
07/26/200943400
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. whenever the contact changes gears on the transmission, the vehicle will suddenly surge forward. the brakes must be applied in order to stop the vehicle. prior to the failure, she noticed that the vehicle would sometimes fail to accelerate after coming to a stop. the failure occurs at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 43,400.
07/21/2009380001
 At random times the vehicle will surge forward when in drive, without pressing the accelerator peddle. vehicle will then stall. after waiting a minute before restarting it will operate normally, then do the same thing a day or two later. this vehicle has no after market equipment installed and no corrective action has been taken at this time. *tr
06/20/200949647
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. on june 21, 2009, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer the following day. the contact was informed that the air flow sensor, tp sensor, and throttle body were the reasons for the failure. the vehicle's warranty only covered the air flow sensor. the contact feels that the other two components should also be covered and that this was a safety defect that needs correcting. the failure mileage was 49,647.
05/05/200823000309/21/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford five hundred. ever since the vehicle was purchased brand new in 2006, the contact has been experiencing brake failure. in addition, while driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerates unexpectedly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of six times and they replaced the throttle and changed the brakes each time. the vehicle failed completely and was towed to her residence. the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 45,922. updated 3/3/09 *cn the air bag illuminated when a passenger sat in the seat. the shifter was hard to move. the front motor mount was broken. updated 03/04/09. *jb
01/11/2009271581
 On jan 8, 2009, i had traveled approximately 1050 miles from oklahoma to ohio. while in ohio, 6 inches of snow had fallen, and the roads were slick with snow and ice. in preparing for my return trip on jan 11, the traction control and abs warning lights came on, and there was a significant change in control and braking in the vehicle. upon driving further, the transmission warning light came on, and the vehicle went into reverse with a huge bang sound and vibration. the vehicle's cvt transmission would not change gears in drive when the transmission light was illuminated. upon turning the vehicle off, and back on, all lights would go off, and come back on within 5 minutes. after the 6th restart, the check engine light came on as well. the transmission light, after a few restarts, did not come back on. however, the abs, traction control and check engine lights stayed on for approximately 650 miles. after that time, all lights went out, but the rpms went from 2000 to 3500 on their own while the vehicle was in cruise control on a flat road. that corrected itself about 100 miles later. upon taking the vehicle to a dealer on my return, they told me that since no lights were on, and the vehicle was now acting normally, they could not duplicate the problem. my factory warranty expires in 14 days, and i am not sure if i'll be able to duplicate the problem to the dealer by that time. the service department blamed the malfunction on the cold weather and the snow, but the awd vehicle with traction control was, to my knowledge, manufactured to deal with snow and cold weather. one does not need awd, traction control or abs during dry, warm days. *tr
02/01/200718176311/15/2005
 2006 ford five hundred customer states that the vehicle accelerates on its own**cc the consumer stated he has taken the vehicle to the dealer on 3 separate occasions and the dealer still can not diagnose the problem. the dealer has performed brake service to no avail. the vehicle still continues to accelerate on its own. *tr
09/25/200618400105/08/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph and releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not slow down. it was driven to the dealer who determined the vehicle was designed that way. the consumer stated if seemed as though the vehicle was set on cruise control. updated 10/13/06. *jb
06/01/20061018103/17/2006
 Accelerator jumped to full throttle as my wife pulled into parking spot-car jumped over concrete curb and crossed a grassy strip and struck a pickup truck. she was moving slowly into the spot when car jumped onto full throttle. *nm

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