Ford Five Hundred
The Ford Five Hundred was a full-size automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford from 2004 to 2007. It debuted as a 2005 model year vehicle and was intended to replace the Ford Taurus. The Five Hundred was produced exclusively as a four-door sedan and was slotted between the Ford Fusion and Crown Victoria within the Ford model line.
The Five Hundred emphasized comfort and good ergonomics, with an elevated seating position for good outward vision and spacious rear seating. It was powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine and offered either a six-speed automatic transmission on front-wheel drive models or a continuously variable transmission on all-wheel drive models. The Five Hundred had a comfortable ride and handled well considering its size.
The Ford Five Hundred was also marketed by Lincoln-Mercury under the name Mercury Montego, positioned between the Mercury Milan and Mercury Grand Marquis.
In 2008, the Five Hundred underwent a mid-cycle revision and was re-christened as the Ford Taurus.
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Contents
- How much horsepower does a Ford 500 make?
- Why is it called Ford Five Hundred?
- When did they stop making Ford 500?
- What car did the Ford 500 replace?
- Did Ford make a 500?
- What kind of engine does a Ford 500 have?
- How fast is a Ford 500?
- When did Ford stop making the Five Hundred?
- What years did they make the Ford Five Hundred?
- What replaced the Ford Five Hundred?
How much horsepower does a Ford 500 make?
Performance
| Horsepower | 203 @ 5750 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque | 207 @ 4500 rpm |
| Engine | V6, 3.0 Liter |
Why is it called Ford Five Hundred?
Deriving its nameplate from the previous “500” suffix used by Ford during the 1950s to the 1970s on its top-tier trims (Custom 500, Fairlane 500 and Galaxie 500), the Five Hundred was introduced alongside the Ford Fusion as two model lines intended to replace the Ford Taurus.
When did they stop making Ford 500?
2007
The SE trim level choice was dropped in 2007 for what would be the last year for the Ford Five Hundred. As a twist of fate, the Five Hundred nameplate was abandoned in 2008 in favor of the reactivation of the Taurus moniker.
What car did the Ford 500 replace?
The Five Hundred debuted for 2005, a large sedan meant to replace both the long-running Crown Victoria and the mid-sized Taurus.
Did Ford make a 500?
Ford has used the 500 name on a number of cars, beginning with the 1957 Ford and continuing to the 2007 Ford Five Hundred: 1957–1959 Ford Fairlane 500 — upscale full-size car. 1961 Ford Fairlane 500 — nicer base-model full-size car.
What kind of engine does a Ford 500 have?
Under the hood, Ford installed one engine option: a 3.0-liter V6. It was paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. Power went to the front or all corners.
How fast is a Ford 500?
FORD Five Hundred 3.0L V6 5AT AWD (203 HP)
| PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
When did Ford stop making the Five Hundred?
2008
The SE trim level choice was dropped in 2007 for what would be the last year for the Ford Five Hundred. As a twist of fate, the Five Hundred nameplate was abandoned in 2008 in favor of the reactivation of the Taurus moniker.
What years did they make the Ford Five Hundred?
The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) was a full-size sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company from 2005 – 2007, succeeding the aging Ford Taurus program (which was phased out for 2007).
What replaced the Ford Five Hundred?
The SE trim level choice was dropped in 2007 for what would be the last year for the Ford Five Hundred. As a twist of fate, the Five Hundred nameplate was abandoned in 2008 in favor of the reactivation of the Taurus moniker.
