2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL FWD
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2007 Ford Five Hundred in Alloy Clearcoat Metallic, front left, 10-11-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Five Hundred Limited Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Five Hundred Limited Black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL in Black, Rear Right, 11-06-2020 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford500C by RegBarc, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL FWD is a 203-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,840 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 203 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Five Hundred measures 200.7 inches long on a 112.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,643 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,840 ($41,336 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Duratec 30 V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 203 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.5 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.7 in |
| Width | 74.5 in |
| Height | 60.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,643 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL FWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford FIVE HUNDRED. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 5, 2006 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign 06V383000
Jun 13, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
NHTSA campaign 06E056000
Nov 9, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign 05V515000
510 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Ford FIVE HUNDRED
Owner Complaints
510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford FIVE HUNDRED (20 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 136 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 104 |
| Electrical System | 95 |
| Engine | 58 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 44 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.