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Ford Five Hundred

Ford Five Hundred
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The official data lists 7 versions of the Ford Five Hundred (2005–2007), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2005–2007
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
3.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (Canada)
11.0 L/100 km (5-cycle)
Lowest consumption (United States)
11.2 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Ford Five Hundred?

The Ford Five Hundred was a large four-door sedan with a tall cabin and upright proportions. Its shape gave the car a roomy feel, while the conventional four-door layout suited family and everyday use.

The single generation ran from 2005 to 2007. The Five Hundred’s restrained styling and relatively high roofline set it apart within Ford’s sedan range of the time.

Engines and power

The US and Canadian figures list a 3.0-litre petrol engine. They do not give a power output. The car was available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The generation covered 2005–2007. The US EPA figures list three versions, while the Canadian NRCan figures list four.

How economical is the Ford Five Hundred?

In the United States, the EPA gives the Five Hundred a combined rating of 21 MPG, or 11.2 L/100 km. In Canada, NRCan’s 5-cycle rating is 11 L/100 km. These procedures differ, as do the European WLTP and older NEDC tests, so figures from different markets are not directly comparable.

The US and Canadian figures cover 2005–2007 and list petrol power. The 3.0-litre engine is useful context for the official consumption ratings.

Where was it sold?

The Five Hundred appears in US and Canadian figures for 2005–2007. It was a North American Ford sedan with one generation and market-specific official consumption ratings.

Questions and answers

What kind of car was the Ford Five Hundred?

It was a large four-door sedan.

What engine is listed for the Five Hundred?

The US and Canadian figures list a 3.0-litre petrol engine.

What are its official combined consumption figures?

The US EPA rating is 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km); Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure is 11 L/100 km.

Five Hundred first generation (2005–2007)

Ford Five Hundred first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2007VMODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2005–2007CLKUP3.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2005–2006VMODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2007Full-size · Mid-size3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
2007Mid-size3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle283 g/km
2005–2006Full-size · Mid-size3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
2005–2006Full-size · Mid-size3.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle281 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.