2005 Ford Five Hundred Review
Price Estimate: $1,387 - $2,099





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
What’s new
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.
Edmunds says
Roomy, stylish and practical, the Five Hundred is well suited for family duty, but with its mediocre engine performance and interior materials, it's simply one of many solid choices in the under-$30,000 price bracket.
For sale near Des Moines, IA
33 listings
- 119,602 miles
- Odometer issue reported, 3 owners, personal use only
- 19 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Corwin Toyota of Bellevue (128 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Bellevue, NE
Meet our roomy, Accident Free 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL presented in Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic. Powered by a 3.0 Liter V6 that offers 203hp ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FAFP24155G176230
Stock: 3176230
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-15-2025- 148,286 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 19 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- J & S Auto Sales (153 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Fremont, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FAFP25145G169770
Stock: 13028
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-30-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
$163/mo for Five Hundred SE
Five Hundred SE
vs
$186/mo
Avg. Large Car
Ford Five Hundred Owner Reviews
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220,345 miles 2005 SEL
5 out of 5 starsAaron, 10/25/2015
2005 Ford Five Hundred SE Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I bought this car in 2013 with 175k for 5k. I haven't had to fix a thing. Runs perfect and very comfy ride. Zero rust. Weak in the power but I don't care. I drive a lot for work so I just need a reliable car with a great ride. This car is perfect for that.
Update--5-7-17
246k miles and still no issues at all
Update 6-22-18
267k replaced the alternator 400$
still running … perfectly
Great balance of quality for the price
4 out of 5 starsmhaden, 01/26/2013
2005 Ford Five Hundred SE Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I purchased my 2005 Ford Five Hundred SE in the fall of 2009 with 100,000 miles on it and currently have 170,000 after 3 years. The car has tremendous interior cabin space, and it has been a reliable car. I did stay away from the CVT transmission on purpose because of the problems reported by many. You don't realize how quiet and smooth the ride is until you test-drive something else. My … wife and I are looking for another vehicle and find many fuel efficient cars (camry, civic, etc..) to be noisy and you give up a lot of comfort. I think I am going to find another used Ford Five hundred for her around $5,000-6,000. Great car
270,000 miles and only in the shop once
5 out of 5 starsBrian Packard, 11/23/2016
2005 Ford Five Hundred SE AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
This is the most dependable care I've ever owned. Its only been I the shop once for a transmission issue at about 230,000 miles and it cost $1200 to fix it. I'd still be driving it if a tree didn't jump in front of it.
Love My Ford 500!
5 out of 5 starsA. Staley, 05/29/2008
2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I've always driven Fords but this is the best one yet! I purchased my Ford 500 last summer and I love it. It has great style and comfort. It has lots of power and is fun to drive. I get a lot of compliments on it. I recommend it to anyone who wants lots of room and a great ride with style. Gets decent gas mileage 19 to 21 mpg in city and 27 to 29 on highway.
2005 Five Hundred Highlights
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,165 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $163/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 21.0 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Five Hundred include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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