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Used 2006 Ford Five Hundred Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car for the money (AWD)

Tony, 07/14/2005
2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Just purchased the car but am very impressed. Didn't think I'd ever say this but I really do like to drive in the rain and can't wait for the snow. My Five Hundred has AWD and traction control (Limited Series) with all of the bells.

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5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied in NY

Central NY, 03/25/2010
2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Love this car. I have had it since new and have 92000 miles on it. I have driven this car 11 hours in one day and never get stiff or cramped like other cars I have owned. Gas mileage is great at 24 mpg love the leather and sunroof. The traction control was worth every cent of the upgrade price. Have never had a problem in snow. I will say its a typical ford as far as brakes go, I am on my 3rd set along with 3rd set of tires. But even after 92,000 mile the car is as steady on the road as the day I picked it up from the dealer. Wish they didn't rename it to Taurus I think the car would have done better as a 500.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car

mitch r, 01/04/2019
2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought this car from a local dealer that I have used in the past with no issues , I saw it on their website , But when I went to look at it it was having some body work done to it due to some scratches and dings , went back and talked to the sales guy , Who I bought 3 cars from and he had 2 other people interested in looking at it . So I put a down payment and bought it without even a test drive . My sales guy promised me I would love it . Finally got back to the dealer and I went an drove it . I absolutely loved it . Drives awesome , Looks great (with the new Paint Job) its 2019 and the Car is 2006 with 100k miles and it drives like a brand new car .. wish it had 2019 tech , but it does what I need it to do .. Heated seats , Sunroof/Moon roof . I drove an SUV prior to this , but this don't feel like your sitting on the floor ..

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Yet

Ed Wood, 06/20/2008
2006 Ford Five Hundred SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I am a life long Crown Vic owner. I rented a 500 for a trip up the west coast. I was hooked and bought one the next week. I drive this car over 1000 miles a week and I have had no issues with it. I feel very safe when driving. I like the visibility and high seating (6'3") - As a replacement for all you Crown Vic owners - Give it a test drive. I'm glad I did.

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2 out of 5 stars

Transmission issues low resale

Gordon, 10/07/2015
2006 Ford Five Hundred SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful

My company buys and sells cars at police auctions in public auctions all day all the time. However, like any consumer do your homework on this car. This is one car we stay away from from buying at auctions. The resale value is horrible. We had one 2006 that retailed $22000 in 2007 but by 2010 the retail value was $6,242. The interior is crap in the leather will start to peel after about 25 thousand miles. We also use one of these cars for a little bit because we couldn't sell it I drove it to 78000 and by then it it already gone through two sets of tires two sets of breaks one transmission 1 timing belt - alternators & a radiator if you have the money for repairs you're going to need it

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