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 | 1 | 132 | 9 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2006 | 0 | 254 | 2 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2005 | 2 | 360 | 16 | — | 52 | 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 11 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 61/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 3 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 3 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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