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4.63 out of 5 stars

Haven't had any significant problems

moonview1, 08/20/2011
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new in '06. Had an issue with the brakes from sitting on lot. Dealer took care of this, and also preempted later recall. An alignment issue used up rear tires by 15,000 miles . I was not happy with the dealers response which was basically an offer to sell me 4 tires and an alignment. Bought tires and alignment elsewhere. Other than that, this car has been a champ. Have 70,000+ with no problems. The only thing I have done is to change the oil religiously, and I put new brakes on rear. Sent in last payment this month, so I guess I'll put in some plugs, change the belt, and flush the coolant. Great car.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Pathetic!

tsblack, 07/19/2011
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this car an 06 SEL in 08. Had great miles on it and the car presented very well. Overall a great looking comfortable car. However it's all the cosmetic things that are ticking me off and now as of today I am getting a skipping occurence where the car is trying to hiccup?? going down the road. The engine light has now come on and we're going to be off to visit a mechanic soon. I'm not happy. Moreover, the driver's door keeps setting off an alarm that it's open when of course it's not going down a highway! and the car just frankly rides like crap. Very noisy ride. Won't do this again. Another let down from Ford.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good Investment

CB, 10/06/2009
2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought this car 2 years ago. Had no problems. Looks great (black with black leather interior) Fully loaded.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Car I have Ever Owned

Ina, 03/07/2009
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My family has owned 5 Ford cars over the years. The 500 was by far the best car. Never recalled for any reason, always reliable, fun, comfortable. I would trade the Fusion I have now for a 500 in a heartbeat!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Doc, 08/17/2008
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I traded in my Nissan for the Five Hundred SEL and am so happy. I now get up to 30 mpg (hwy), have great visibility and a huge trunk. Although critics have said the engine is underpowered I disagree. When I want to pass I tap the gas and it takes off. My insurance went down due to the car's safety features. Ford got it right with the Five Hundred and I recommend this car to everyone. Go drive one and see for yourself.

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