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2005 Ford Five Hundred consumer reviews

$22,165–$23,965 MSRP range
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(64 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.4
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Most reliable car I've ever owned.

I drove my ford five hundred past 300,000 miles with no problems at all! These cars are built like tanks! I even bought a new car based on the same chassis I was so impressed with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best value in used cars.

I am a senior and this is the first Ford car I have ever owned. I bought my 2006 Limited AWD with 74,000 miles for $5,000. I?m not a Ford guy but this car drove great, was easy to get in and out of, and loaded with all options. It is very peppy when you ne d it and not under powered at all and I have had Maximas and turbo cars. Did have my mechanic put in new ac unit and condenser for around $600., but overall car is great. Would buy again. Drove in 5 inches of snow this winter and was like a tank making new tracks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Commuter

This is a dependable, comfortable and fuel efficient car. It is perfect for a first time driver, or as a commuter to work. It runs and rides like a much newer car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car ever owned

This has been a great car. With no major repairs . Great gas mileage. I have been driving my 500 since 2005 with no problems or breakdown. I have air conditioning, power seats, locks, Windows. Heated seats. Nice interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2005 ford five hundred

After driving the Pilot, Ridgeline, Highlander, Santa Fe, and several others, the Sorento EX V6 was by far the best value for my money. It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. The ride is like a Lexus and it handles almost like a sedan. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology! On my first 500+ mile trip, I averaged 28.8 mpg. If you're looking for a new crossover in this segment, put this one on your short list to test drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable car I ever owned

I bought this car new and traded in I in 2015. Should have never traded it in. I have owned a few Lexus, Mercedes Benz and this car had the most room, the seats by far were the most comfortable of any car I owned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and safe

This vehicle met our needs and price range. We are very happy with the purchase. We were also very happy with how polite and knowledgeable Jim was with the vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice Car

Love the room the car has! Truck is big enough to fit my disabled brother wheelchair in. I also like the pedal adjustment buttons.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable auto, great for travel.

Really enjoyed driving it. The highway mileage was excellent. Handled exceptionally well. Plenty of maneuverability.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2005 Ford 500 Hundred

We have had a few problems with this car. There was a recall for the rear brakes. Covered by a Ford recall. Also had a problem with transmission after the third years. Ford dealer did some work on transmission did not resolved the issue. Warranty ran out, dealer & Ford refused to do anymore. We have owned this car since 2005, and the transmission still acts up. Shifts very hard when slowing down. On hill it will buck like you know what. Dealer wants $2800.00 to fix. I refused to pay, told them we will drive car till transmission stops working, then junk it. Car has 89,000 miles on it now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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