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2005 Ford Five Hundred
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2005 Ford Five Hundred

The Five Hundred debuted for 2005, a large sedan meant to replace both the long-running Crown Victoria and the mid-sized Taurus. (The Mercury version was the Montego). The Five Hundred emphasized comfort and good ergonomics. An elevated seating position made for good outward vision and cabin access and the rear seat is very spacious. Power comes from an underpowered and unpolished 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to either a six-speed automatic on FWD models or a continuously variable transmission on AWD models. The Five Hundred has a comfortable ride and handles with commendable agility considering its size. 2008 brought a new name, Taurus, and a smoother, more powerful 3.5-liter V6.

Market value
$3,075
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Large cars
Generation began
2005

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,075
Retail value range
$2,975 - $3,575
Original MSRP range
$22,165 - $28,090
Trade-in range
$595 - $1,040

Ratings

Road test score
70/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
31 MPG
Tested overall
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,850
Cruising range
400 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
8.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
147 ft
Avoidance speed
49.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
201 in
Width
75 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Weight
3,725 lb
Maximum load
950 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
31 in
Luggage
5+1+0

Brand context

About Ford

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Vehicle ID: 2102 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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