Is the Ford Five Hundred Reliable?
2005–2007 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford Five Hundred Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 132 | 9 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 254 | 2 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2005 | 1 | 360 | 16 | — | 57 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Five Hundred Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Five Hundred scores 8 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford Five Hundred Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 746 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Five Hundred reliable?+
The Ford Five Hundred scores 64/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 3 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 1 recall campaigns and 746 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Five Hundred is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2006 Five Hundred achieved the highest reliability score of 69/100 with 0 recalls and 254 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.
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