2005 Ford Five Hundred: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $22,165 -$28,090
- Invoice: $20,399 -$25,731
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. See if the 2005 Ford Five Hundred is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | SEL |
| Arrival Date: | 02/14/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | CVT automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 25,845 |
| Price as Tested: | 27,340 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 2369 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 2839 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 470 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 25.757 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18.25 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Safety Pkg. (Side Air Curtain, Driver/Passenger Side Air Bag), Traction Control, Reverse Sensing System
From the Back Seat
Kirk Bell
The Five-Hundred is an excellent rethinking of the family car. Spacious, comfortable, smooth, and without an ounce of passion, it is perfect for families who still want a car instead of a minivan or SUV. There's no sports sedan aspirations here, but this is a solid, modern vehicle that definitely deserves our Recommended tag. I can see it as a Best Buy when Ford installs its forthcoming 3.5 V6.
Mark Bilek
Regardless of trim or optional content, the Five Hundred is a lot of car for the money. You get cavernous room and cargo space, a comfortable ride and decent fuel economy. Ford should have offered a few more ponies under the hood, but for most, there's ample power. Hopefully, reliability of the new CVT will be better than Ford transmissions of the past, because the Five Hundred is an excellent car.
Rick Cotta
A great family sedan value. I'd vote it a Best Buy if the CVT proves reliable.
Tom Appel
Big, quiet, and composed. This is what American cars once were--without the float and wallow. This is a dad car, and a nice one at that.
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