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love the car but hate the monthly visits
mrscal, 11/09/2009
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 500 brand new and fell in love with it. My husband gave it to me for a Christmas present/baby gift. Car performed well when we had a collision later that year. Then the monthly visits began. The car has had a new blower motor installed, a ton of transmission work, three brake jobs, door repairs, interior repair, and now the radio has died. We also believe there is an electrical problem with the car the dealership has not located as of yet. I am ready to move this car on. Loved the car, but I hate the almost monthly dealership visits. I would not recommend this car nor any Ford product...and this coming from a former Ford fan.
Poor Acceleration
Patrick Guggerty, 10/18/2005
2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only problem is the acceleration should be better; Buick, Mazda, GM & Toyota offer an upgraded engine! But the reason I bought it was the all wheel drive. I just hope the power train holds up.
My 500
Louie, 04/22/2006
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When first purchased, the wheel alignment was way off. Had to get it fixed twice. Another problem was the hood. It seems to flutter in high wind while driving at 45 and above. No other problems so far. Poor acceleration, but excellent fuel economy. Sound system OK, and wind noise is low. Handling in rain is good an cornering is good. Steering is tight. Other comfort controls are good. Silly that no mechanical trunk lock is included ... what is the battery goes dead? Engine layout is good. Nice features in the information center. Not sure why gearshift is limited to 'D' and 'L' and nothing more. (6 speed). Truck is huge, but lighting extremely poor. One tiny light on left side almost useless.
Fairly Good Full Size Sedan
Freeagent35, 05/06/2006
2006 Ford Five Hundred SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a company issued automobile for me. The basic load out is decent (CD, power equipment). The vehicle is reasonably attractive and the seats are comfortable. Controls seem to be well designed. Good amount of interior storage (center console, door pockets; especially like the dash storage bay). Engine runs a little rough at times, but ok. The CVT transmission is a little odd and it feels like a car with a slipping clutch. But, CVT seems to increase gas mileage about 10% or more. Irritating engine noises, especially when cold. Fit and finish spotty (hood shakes at 70 mph and must be slammed to shut). Overall, not a bad auto. I may buy it when company sells it IF the price is low.
Great Car
PHE, 05/18/2006
2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This one is a sleeper. Honestly, it's a Chrysler 300 for thousands less. The only thing I would change about the car is the power -- it does need more. But the comfort is better than Chrysler, the visibility is great, and the Audiophile sound system is good. My father-in-law thinks it looks like a Mercedes, and my wife calls it a luxury car that fools the insurance companies into thinking it's "just" a Ford.