2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited AWD CVT review from North America
"I will definitely purchase another one when the time arrives, hopefully a High Performance model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mechanically, there have been zero problems with this car. When it was first purchased, the dealer installed a Ford remote start system in it and I had to return a couple of times to have them reprogram it. As far as the car, as delivered from the factory, I have had NO reliability issues. It has only needed scheduled oil changes and tire rotations.
General comments?
My wife and I have voted this 500 the best car we have ever bought. This is our 15th brand new car.
We have doubled our fuel mileage in certain conditions to the V8 Explorer.
Everyone that sits in this car says that they feel safe riding in it. Rock Solid! Rated 5 Star in Safety.
We fit a full size Grandfather clock in the trunk and had the box never touched the dashboard. I like the way the front seat folds forward to achieve so much room.
CVT with AWD are the way to go up here in New England. they work together seamlessly and have never let me down in deep snow or on ice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2006 |