Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred / Freestyle |  | 46 8.9 40500 | |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred / Freestyle | | 49 9.3 54700 | |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred / Freestyle |  | 67 9.2 62400 | |
To see how the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred / Freestyle | 31 11.6 44300 | ||
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred / Freestyle | 36 11.6 57400 | ||
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred / Freestyle | 46 11.7 67300 | ||
To see how the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2007 Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Five Hundred / Freestyle--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Five Hundred / Freestyle by owners, visit:
MyFordFreestyle.com -- Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle forum
MyFord500.com -- Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle forum
2005 Ford Five Hundred / Freestyle Specifications
| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 112.9 | 112.9 |
| Length | 200.7 | 200.1 |
| Width | 74.5 | 74.9 |
| Height | 60.1 | 68.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3643 | 3941 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 | 19.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 | 58.5 |
| R1 Hip Room | 53.7 | 55.5 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.2 | 41.2 |
| R2 Headroom | 38.6 | 39.4 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 57.6 | 57.9 |
| R2 Hip Room | 53.6 | 55.8 |
| R2 Legroom | 41.9 | 40.2 |
| R3 Headroom | 38.6 | |
| R3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 | |
| R3 Hip Room | 45.9 | |
| R3 Legroom | 33.3 | |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 | 17.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 45.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 91.7 |
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2005 Ford Five Hundred 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SE | SEL | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 203@5750 TQ: 207@4500 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 203@5750 TQ: 207@4500 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 203@5750 TQ: 207@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | CVT | CVT | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/60R17 tires | 215/60R17 tires | 225/55R18 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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2005 Ford Freestyle 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SE | SEL | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 203@5750 TQ: 207@4500 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 203@5750 TQ: 207@4500 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 203@5750 TQ: 207@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/65R17 tires | 215/65R17 tires | 215/65R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/60R18 tires | ||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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