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Summary
The Ford Five Hundred delivers full-size interior space in a mid-size car. Back seat passengers won't be cramped and there's plenty of room for luggage. Its V6 engine delivers sufficient power and its transmissions help the engine perform well while achieving fuel-efficiency.New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall is based in Arizona.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Ford Five Hundred SE ($22,230); SE AWD ($24,080); SEL ($24,230); SEL AWD ($26,080); Limited ($26,380); Limited AWD ($28,230) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc V6 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage frontal airbags, front-seat belt pretensioners, child locks on rear doors, LATCH anchors for child-safety seats, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; traction control on fwd models |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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front-seat side-impact airbags and full-length safety curtain airbags with rollover protection, traction control, all-wheel drive, rear parking sensor |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Chicago |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Ford Five Hundred SEL ($24,230) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual-zone climate control with rear outlets, eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat and two-way power front and fold-flat passenger's seat, cruise control, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, audio controls on steering wheel, keypad entry on driver's door, automatic locks, folding power side mirrors, remote (key fob) locks, power windows, overhead console, AM/FM w 6-CD changer and MP3, fog lamps, automatic headlamps, electronic message center with compass, electrochromic interior mirror, outside temperature display, woodgrain interior trim, remote puddle lighting, 17-inch wheels, enhanced sound insulation |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Safety package ($795) |
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Destination Charge:
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675 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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25700 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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203 @ 5750 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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207 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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21/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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112.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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200.7/74.5/60.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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64.6/65.0 |
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Turning circle:
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39.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/53.7/41.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.6/53.6/41.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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21.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3649 |
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Tires:
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215/60R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc w ABS, EBD and traction control |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.0 |
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| 2006 Ford Five Hundred consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is a fun car to drive. Very comfortable ride and plenty of power. Interior room is incredible. All in all I am happy with the car. | | posted by Peter on Oct 15 2006 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The interior is beautiful and the outside looks both strong and elegant. I am truely satisfied with roomy interior, great stereo and build quality. Overall, We are extremely happy with the car. | | posted by Melvin on Jan 31 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is a great family car. It has tons of space inside and out. Very comfortable on long trips and in traffic. The fit and finish are great and the comfort is outstanding. Ford did a great job. | | posted by Joseph on Feb 25 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | So far, it has lived up to my expectations. I think it is one of the best looking cars on the market, in its class, this is one of the safest cars you can own. | | posted by Ible on Jun 12 2008 | | |
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