Is the Ford Five Hundred Reliable?

Q: Is the Ford Five Hundred reliable?

The Ford Five Hundred scores 72/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Good" for the 2005–2007 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year Five Hundred is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2007 Ford Five Hundred scored highest with a reliability score of 57/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a Five Hundred last?

With regular maintenance, most Ford Five Hundred owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used Five Hundred.

2005–2007 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sedans — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

72/100

Good

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

746

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Recall intensity (what drives the score)

0.0 recalls/yr vs. sedan median 1.2/yr

Safety record (separate score)

Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 27 injuries on record

Own a Ford Five Hundred? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Ford Five Hundred Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2007	0	132	9	—	57	Fair
2006	0	254	2	—	57	Fair
2005	2	360	16	—	57	Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Five Hundred Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Five Hundred72/100

Sedan Category Average72/100

The Five Hundred scores exactly at the sedan average.

Known Ford Five Hundred Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

135

POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Based on 746 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Five Hundred reliable?+

The Ford Five Hundred scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 3 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 2 recall campaigns and 746 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Five Hundred is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2007 Five Hundred achieved the highest reliability score of 57/100 with 0 recalls and 132 complaints.

How many miles does a Five Hundred last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford Five Hundred owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Five Hundred will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

More Ford Five Hundred Research

Common Problems

Detailed breakdown of every reported defect for the Ford Five Hundred.

Years to Avoid

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Check a Specific Ford Five Hundred VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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