2005 Ford Five Hundred First Drive

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Click to enlarge. The 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

How much does the Five Hundred cost, and what do you get? Base model is the SE, which has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $22,795. Major standard equipment includes command seating (four inches higher) in the front, a 3.0-liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic (on most front-wheel drive models) or continuously-variable transmission (on all-wheel drive and some front-drive models). Also offered as standard are four wheel anti-lock disc brakes, 17-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires, AM/FM stereo with single CD player, power door locks with remote keyless entry and door-mounted keyless entry key pad, power windows with driver's door one-touch up/down, five-passenger seating with a six-way power driver's seat with manual lumber adjustment. The mid-series SEL adds comfort and convenience features including dual-zone temperature control, six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a fold-flat front passenger seat with two-way power adjustment. The SEL begins at $24,795 MSRP. The top-of-the line Limited includes features including 18-inch wheels and Pirelli P6 tires, an audiophile sound system with subwoofer and leather seating surfaces with heated front seats. The Limited starts at $26,795.

What is the estimated miles per gallon? MPG: 29 hwy/21 city (six-speed); 27 hwy/20 city (CVT)

What kind of power does the Five Hundred generate? The Five Hundred comes standard with the Duratec 30 3.0-liter V6 engine, which churns 203 horsepower and rates 207 lb. ft of torque.


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