2007 Ford Five Hundred Consumer Reviews Page 2

Sold cars for 18 years and love the 500

Written by: retired dealer on 04/04/2009

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I am thrilled with the dependability, comfort, safety, and storage capacity of this vehicle. The present mileage is at 51,000 and have had no problems. Braking system is excellent, Needed new pads at 40K with no other parts needed. I use Mobil 1 for oil changes and the car runs excellent. I recently drove another ford 500 with 12,000 miles and found no noticeable difference in the drive of my vehicle. The only issue is that I am 6'4'' and the leg room could be about 3" longer for my left leg. I can live with this because many of the vehicles that I've sold over the years would be non dependable and I would be walking rather than driving. Average mpg is 23.6 since car was new. WOW. LOVE IT.

Favorite Features

Great ride, corners excellently, dependable, Roomy, great rear passenger room, easy entering and exiting even if you have severe arthritis in your knees,( not like the poor design of Impala ), many extras, great leather seats, great design and looks, maintains alignment and great MPG

Suggested Improvements

Leg room for tall people in drivers compartment. Needs about 3" more. Needs light in glove compartment. Other than listed - WOW.

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Far better than you think!

Written by: Joel on 12/28/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I purchased this vehicle as a result of searching for something comfortable after major surgery. Strong engine for a 3.0, CVT is quite cool once you get used to how it operates, AWD is seamless, the ride and handling are comfortable without being bone jarring, controls are well placed. The interior and trunk are cavernous, fit, finish and features are quite good for a car picked up with 19800 miles and going on three years old. Intuitive controls, upward seating position, phenomenal stereo and nav system round out a really cool car. I'm not certain why the automotive reviews were so harsh on this car. I could not disagree more with the reviews out there by the auto critics.

Favorite Features

Dash top storage, navigation, rear seat legroom, incredibly large trunk, high seating position.

Suggested Improvements

Drop the gas hinges on the trunk (its difficult to open and close) add telescoping wheel, wheels are a little generically styled, one touch close for all sunroof positions.

13 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Why Do All The Reviews Bag On This Car?

Written by: Steve on 11/28/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my Five Hundred used. At only $16000, and only 13000 miles on the odometer it was a steal. I was checking out Hyundai Sonata's, but I wanted a V6, and had no desire to pay over 20 grand for a car. So I checked out Five Hundreds, I couldn't believe my luck. I always admired the styling of the car, and its safety features. It is roomy and comfortable, gets great gas mileage. I get many compliments on its color and design. Power is great, more than adequate, I mean, come on, how much power is enough? It's fast on the on ramp, good for passing, and corners beautifully. And since I drive mountain roads to get to work, in Calistoga, I love the saftey features and i size. Did I mention MPG?

Favorite Features

Large trunk, lumbar support, stereo, drive, value, safety, and American.

Suggested Improvements

Better braking, and I recommend getting a K&N air filter right away, for good, inexpensive, power increase, gas mileage, and for a smoother, throatier sound when putting the petal to the metal.

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Great Car - Very Underrated

Written by: Jerry on 08/06/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have had three Honda Accords. I decided to buy a used Ford 500 versus the new 2008 Accord based upon value. This car is great. It drives well and has lots of room - lots of compliments from riders about the room. My family enjoys the car, too. Safety ratings were a big reason for purchasing as well. Fuel economy has been very good. Consistently 20-21 in town. On the highway between 29 and 32 (I did get 32.5 on one trip). Overall, this is a great car. Although many in the press have not given favorable responses, many owners like me seem to think this is a highly underrated car - a diamond in the rough. SEL package is nicely equipped. Great A/C system in hot climate.

Favorite Features

Sunroof, stick-to-the-road feel of the ride, fuel economy, roominess, trunk capacity

Suggested Improvements

Slightly higher power at low speeds. Cupholder for center occupant in rear seat.

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Nice Family Vehicle

Written by: hageman6 on 08/06/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have had this vehicle for a few months and I have been very happy with the performance. I know people keep knocking the lack of power, but really the overall power and passing power has been satisfactory for me. I must admit we are a family that had minivans due to the kids, but I am happy with the performance and comfort of this vehcile and there is plenty of room for the family.

Favorite Features

Rear sensor and adjustable pedals. Also the wide open views. Overall gas mileage has been very good right at 30 MPG highway and 22-23 city, great for a car of this size.

Suggested Improvements

I would prefer just a little firmer suspension. The 07 needs some door guards to help prevent door dings.

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My Ford 500 Limited

Written by: Jason's Dawgs on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My wife and I traded in our TrailBlazer and bought our Ford 500 in April of 2007. I have taken several trips from Charleston South Carolina to Cleveland Ohio with our family. The vehicle is very comforting for long trips, and there's tons of trunk space. Ford definitely kepf safety in mind when they built this car. Five star crash test ratings. I would recomend this vehicle to anyone.

Favorite Features

Safety features and trunk space. Luxury looking interior. No blindspots.

Suggested Improvements

Ford should have made some SVT cars out of these. Maybe make a few rearwheel drive "Sleepers" with a 5.0 or supercharged 4.6 L.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Best car

Written by: B.j. on 06/18/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I just purchased my Ford Five hundred. It is an amazing car. I like the trunk space. The car has a very attractive look to it. Very roomy just as big as a BMW 754 or Mercedes Benz. Ford did a great job building this car. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

Favorite Features

Large trunk space, the grille, back seat space is very roomy.

Suggested Improvements

None

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I'm glad I didn't pay for this

Written by: Kris on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I am an insurance adjuster and this is my company car and I drive it hard. I currently have about 67000 miles on it and have had numerous problems with it mechanically. At 30K the trans began shifting hard, took it to the dealer and had the throttlebody replaced. At 50K the steering was loose and was pulling hard, had the left lower ball joint (which only came with the control arm) and the steering gear replaced. At 65K the same trans problem and they again replaced the throttlebody. Another adjuster has had similar problems with the steering/suspension. Also, 3.0 is not that powerful. You might have better luck as an everyday commuter instead of a workhorse like me.

Favorite Features

Interior is very nice and spacious, decent mileage. I actually like the styling, especially compared to the previous Taurus's

Suggested Improvements

I'm curious how the 08's fare with the bigger engine and dumped the variable speed transmission..

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Our family car

Written by: Dano on 03/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We are a family of 4, two are still in car seats. Lots of room inside, you dont have to worry about kids kicking the back of your seat. The trunk is awesome, lots of room for everything. Just wished the mileage was a little better. We struggle to get 30 hwy.

Favorite Features

Audio controls on steering wheel, heated seats a nice safety rating.

Suggested Improvements

The styling is 5 years old but am willing to sacrifice for safety.

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Nice

Written by: Bigdaddylex on 10/30/2007

Vehicle

2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased my 500 almost 6 months ago and I love it. It's roomy and drives smooth. Everyone that rides with me say they like it. It's classy but moves when needed. I'd buy another one and is different from the others in it's class.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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