2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL limited review from North America
"Best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dealer flashed PCM and transmission improperly. Problem corrected on second visit.
General comments?
I get 31 MPG on road trips.
Very comfortable.
Very roomy. Rear seats fold down and the space is cavernous.
Quiet and enjoyable on long drives.
Earlier vehicles need the PCM/Transmission flashed to solve a hesitation problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 23000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Type II |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2007 |