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What's New for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
Ford's replacement for its fabled Taurus, the 2005 Five Hundred sedan, is brand new this year. Available in front- or all-wheel-drive configurations, the 2005 Ford Five Hundred comes with a 200-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 hooked to either a six-speed automatic or a continually variable transmission (CVT). Wrapped in a European-influenced skin, the Five Hundred's interior is huge and there's a cavernous 21 cu.-ft. of trunk space – more if you fold the rear seats down. Safety features include Volvo-sourced side-impact protection.
Advantages of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred:
- Nicely appointed interior
- Available all-wheel-drive
- Standard CVT in AWD model
- Contemporary good looks
- Side curtain airbags for both rows of seats
Objections to the 2005 Ford Five Hundred: - Weak 200-horse V6 engine
- No stability control system offered
Editor's Advice:
Ford appears to have another midsize sedan hit on their hands with the 2005 Five Hundred. Its stylish exterior and contemporary interior, combined with an available all-wheel-drive system and a full roster of safety equipment, make the Five Hundred just what most people want most of the time. Additionally, the Ford Five Hundred is endowed with class-leading interior room and a gigantic trunk. However, with the most opulent versions weighing in at nearly two tons, the rather small 3.0-liter V6 is probably insufficient. A new 3.5-liter V6 making about 250 horsepower is still a few years away.
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