2005 Ford Five Hundred Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.58/5 Average
311 Total Reviews
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The Five Hundred is an all-new premium family sedan built on the Volvo S80 platform. Both front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available.

Pros:
  • Spacious cabin, huge trunk, smooth ride quality, available all-wheel drive, plenty of safety features.
Cons:
  • Mediocre engine performance, some low-grade interior materials, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  • Ford Got it Right - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    This is a really great family car. Ford has a winner here. Roomy and comfortable interior, nice around town and on highway and really good mileage. This is not a magazine car, it is for a real family.

  • 2005 Ford 500 Limited - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    Very nice car. Lots of legroom front & rear & trunk room . The car rides really good & is quiet. I would recommend this car to anyone. Its a good value. The car really needs more power & I am not getting close to the gas mileage that was on the window sticker. The radio scan feature on the steering wheel needs to scan the pre-set stations, not the entire band width so you dont have to take your hands from the wheel. And the radio controls should be on the left side of the steering wheel & cruise on the right side. The sales rep told me the car had a Sirius radio option. According to the parts department this turned out to be untrue.

  • Ford 500 - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    The Ford 500 is one terrific automobile. The AWD handles snow and ice with aplomb and the CVT is a real treat, though it did whistle slightly for the first 1,500 miles. I give very high marks for comfort in front or back and I am over six feet. The sound system is excellent, but the six disc in-dash CD, as with most implementations, is awkward and slow. Overall, I would recommend this car to anyone who is more concerned with substance and value than hot design and blazing acceleration.

  • It Fits Me Like a Glove - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    The Ford 500 Limited handles well in any weather on any surface. I enjoy the size of the car. The trunk has extra space that I need sometimes when traveling. There are so many things about the car that I enjoy. However, the best thing that I can say about it is that it fits me like a glove! The dealership staff was most helpful when I was deciding whether to buy this car. I couldnt have asked for more. The service center has been most helpful with oil changes and other services.

  • My new car - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    We had been looking into this class of car for almost 3 months and had decided on the Ford 500, for looks, size and style. We are over 50 and the ease of getting in and out of the car was a blessing. The safety features, solid frame, crumble zones, hood fire blanket and interior trunk release were a pleasant surprise but they overall package was a joy. The handling, the brakes, the visibility are exceptional. The look and feel of luxury matched up with practicality is a good concept Ford should expand on. We had a Taurus that had 157,000 miles on it when we traded for the 500 and if it gives us the service the Taurus did, no one will miss hearing our praises.

  • Just Right - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    This car hits the mark in every category-it has loads of room, its fun to drive, and looks sharp.

  • Judging the Ford 500 - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    Comfortable, excellent seating, very good economy, roomy interior. A very nice car to drive. The ride could be a little softer. We like the car a little better each time we drive it. Excellent on the interstate highway.

  • just bought and drove to California - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    I love the car but would like to know if anyone has had a problem with the windsheild? Never heard anything hit the glass but have a pinsize inpact point that caused a 6 inch crack way down by pas.wiperblade,now its going to cost $4oo.00 to fix and I havent even made my first payment..also Parking brake ligth doesnt work..

  • some problems - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    nice car to ride in and drive, but have had problem. rt rear brake hung up wearing out entire brake assembly at 28000 mi. now, today found out rt front bearing/axle assembly wore out. cost over 500 $. these things should not wear out this soon under normal driving. now have 38800 miles and glad i purchased extended warranty.

  • 3 years in my 500 - 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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    I bought in the spring for a road trip with my brother and our wives.Plenty of room and economy was good. Above 30 MPG on the western planes going plenty fast. Had one warranty issue, transmission shifting hard and erratic. Also had a recall on back brakes. Now with 90k am having loud suspension knocks when on rough pavement. I do like and will look to upgrade to the new Taurus next year

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