DecodedCarsFord Five Hundred
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (78)
The 2007 Five Hundred in brief
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred is a large car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,951 lb (4dr Sedan AWD Sel/Limited).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 17% better than the 2007 large car average of 17.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Ford Five Hundred has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (40), power train (38), electrical system (36).
2007 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 160 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Five Hundred compares
The 2005 Ford Five Hundred is a large car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,664 lb.
2007 Five Hundred pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 17% better than the average 2007 large car (17.9 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2007 Five Hundred
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Ford Taurus | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →