Five Hundred
Ford Five Hundred: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Five Hundred2004–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2004 – April 2007 |
| Model years | 2005–2007 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse, FF layout / F4 layout |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 |
| Transmissions | ZF Batavia CFT30 CVT 6-speed Aisin F21 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm |
| Length | 5,098 mm |
| Width | 1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Assembly) |
| Designer | George Bucher (2001) J Mays Jan Vulcan, Chief Engineer |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2005–2007 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2005–2007 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 595 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,058 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2005–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 299 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Speed control and cruise | 292 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 206 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 168 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 117 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Brakes | 86 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 58 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Lights | 31 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 28 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Suspension | 24 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2007: 1073 complaints, 57 with a crash and 15 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.