2007 Ford Five Hundred Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2007 2006 2005

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 City / 25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

203

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Tammi M

It is a very dependable model of car.

It is very dependable, and I like that. I don't like the position of the air conditioning vents, it blows right in your face.

Tammy M

It is a good car with good gas consumption.

It is very dependable and I like that!.... I do not like the placement of the air conditioning vents, it blows right in your face..

Dorothea L

If well taken care of, no problems encountered. But not so good on gas.

First updated car I ever had. Love that it had all features in it. Comfortable, clean and drives smooth.

Kathleen M

It is a nice color and gets me from point a to point b. As I said, it is a car.

Good gas mileage, looks good, enough room in the back seat. The air conditioning system is good. I do not know what else to tell you. It's a car.

Ronald O

Other than that it runs great.

When I bought this car used the problems I had were broken spring, rotors and brakes and a hole in the driver's side floor.

Ima D

My Ford Five Hundred is very reliable and a good value

It is roomy and comfortable. It is fairly economical considering the size it is. The ride is not as smooth as my previous vehicle but it handle easily

Susan K

Good miles per gallon and extremely safe to drive.

G=great driving car. Really comfortable for drives and excellent details. Wish they still made this car.

Lyn B

A great lasting and working Ford 500.

It is a very reliable car. It has been a great car on gas mileage. It has had great endurance. I love the way the car has run without constant need for mechanics always needing to repair something. It is body has remained in great shape the paint has remained a great color. The underbody has not given me much repairing needs.

Negative Owner Reviews

Bonnie F

I hate my car. I inherited it from my mother. The trunk is so heavy I can barely open it. Then I have to put my mother's walker in there and while there's a lot of room in the trunk it's very hard to put it in the trunk. I hate having a backseat and I would rather have an SUV.

Has a heavy trunk and is not feasible for putting things in as far as the weight of the lid for the trunk. Go for an SUV instead.

Kim H

Its a good car just put to much money into it.

I have I have had problems with the constants I have got it also I have had to redo the back in the lord control arms fail dial the bottom rusted out real bear also I need to fix the front and the brakes gone out on it also I am having problems with switching.

Michelle B

Ford 500 - reliable, comfortable, dependable.

In the past two years I have put about 60k miles on it, and it has held up beautifully. Aside from normal things like tires and breaks, I have hardly had to replace anything. The car is comfortable, drives well, and has a ton of space for anything I need. The less than stellar rating is because it no longer fits my needs for work or play (I need a 4WD vehicle nowadays). Otherwise I love it to death. New to me since I was 16 and I am 26 now.

Clinton W

The Ford Five-Hundred drives really smooth and lasts a long time, as long as you keep up with the occasional maintenance.

We had bought it used so there were some issues. It needs bodywork and a new CO2 system. However, it drives nicely and can get good gas mileage.

Haley A

That it is a good family car and has a lot of trunk space.

It's an old lady car. I got it from my grandma when she stopped driving. My kids are young and destroy anything nice so this is what we have for now.

Beverly A

Great dependable vehicle!!

My car runs and drives great. I've only had a problem with having to replace a new motor for the heat/air. Other than that I have had absolutely nothing go wrong with my vehicle and it has about 300,000 miles on it. I like my vehicle, it's a dependable vehicle, it's just old and about time for a new one.

Ariana R

If the A/C worked and it turned sharper I would like the car a lot more.

The turning radius is awful and I have to make a three point turn everywhere I want to park. The Air conditioning has gone out on it for the last three summers and we can't figure it out and even when it did work it wouldn't reach the back seat. I love the large trunk it has and it is super spacious in the back seat for a sedan. I dislike that the car has no power, it's very slow to accelerate.

Anna C

Quite a good looking car. Just needs a few improvements.

Problem is that it is not great on gas mileage and that it requires a lot of maintenance. Performance starts off great but then declines if it is not kept in perfect condition. I wouldn't rate it as a reliable vehicle but also not a bad vehicle if you keep spending the money on monthly maintenance. I do enjoy some of the features like the seat warmers and the very spacious trunk.

Ford Five Hundred Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

SEL

203 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

203 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

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2007 Ford Five Hundred Owner Reviews

4.15

88 Reviews

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5 stars

39%

4 stars

41%

3 stars

18%

2 stars

1 star

Carol G on March 11, 2021

Long term review of my Ford automobile.

Only one major repair in eleven years, the air conditioning. Has good pick-up on highways and has a smooth ride. Nice interior with leather seats, sunroof and a Bose radio. Steers easily and comfortably. Model looks current after eleven years. Controls are easily within reach.

Erica C on March 6, 2021

Basic but reliable vehicle

My Ford Five Hundred is very reliable! In the past 9 years I've only done routine maintenance. The vehicle has a great deal of space including backseat and trunk space. Filling up the gas tank and getting an oil change are a bit more expensive due to engine and tank size. The car requires a quart more of oil than the standard oil change. The power controls on the seat allow me to move it both back and forth and up and down which is nice for people who are shorter. The blind spots on the car can be an issue. The side mirrors are very large and create blind spots for drivers who cannot see over them.

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Pros from Owners

Katie M.

Big back seat, lots of bells and whistles, huge trunk, sunroof, seat warmers, automatic seats, leather interior, digital gas meter - tells you how many miles you have until empty, low tire pressure, and when you need an oil change.

Nea D.

Full sized vehicle. Plenty space in truck. Runs great. Not many problems engine wise. Cons are the battery stopped within a year of purchase. The fuel pump line came loose and some of the parts are expensive to fix.

Cassey O.

It is a reliable car. The year I have is a 2007 and still running great. It has good legroom and you do not feel cramped inside. The speakers are great as well. I like to listen to my music loud and they definitely hold up.

Grace L.

It gets good gas mileage. It rides really smoothly and the radio is good in it. The interior is very spacious. The trunk can hold a lot of things as well. The steering is pretty good as well. The wheels are intact even after I wrecked. The exterior didn't get damaged when I wrecked. It is very durable and because it is larger is protected me when I did wreck.

Ashelyne W.

Drives smooth, spacious, comfortable, great surround sound. You can play CDs if you have any. Haven't really needed to do a lot of work in the car. Has a lot of cup holders in the car. One in each door, two upfront, 2 in the back center console for kids.

Cons from Owners

Katie M.

No auxiliary outlet for an auxiliary cord, it is rough on tires, other than that I cannot really complain. I have had this car for 4 years and other than replacing the tires a lot, which is partially my fault, I have had no problems with it.

Nea D.

Battery life was done within a year of my purchase. The fuel pump line came loose without anyone making it come loose. Many of the parts to get the vehicle fixed are pretty expensive for me to get them fixed.

Cassey O.

Since it is a full sized sedan, it is a little big but the room inside is great. The steering does get worn out, but not for a very long time. The full sized sedan, I feel, does eat up a lot of gas if you are constantly driving distances.

Grace L.

It is really big and is hard to get into parking spaces sometimes. The car uses up oil really quickly as well so I have to change it really often. It is easily pushed by the wind on the road because of its size.

Ashelyne W.

Its 2 wheel drive so some tires go bald quicker. It can be a little hard to keep the car clean because of the type of fabric. The brakes can be a little too loose I also had a problem with the seatbelt. It will pop open sometimes while driving.

Ranks #6 Large Cars by Owners

The 2007 Ford Five Hundred has an average owner rating of 4.15 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Large Cars.

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Ranks #6 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2007 Ford Five Hundred has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Large Cars.

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Is The 2007 Ford Five Hundred A Good Car?

Yes it is, and it does not have too many problems with it, which is nice. It really is low maintenance, and only has 130,000+ miles on it so far.

Jeff M.

Overall it is a practical car. If that is what you are looking for then it is a good car. Others that have driven it comment on the slow acceleration and wide turns. Feels large for a sedan.

Duncan R.

It's a great vehicle very reliable. I have driven it on many vacations and it has held up Every single time.

Michael R.

Yes it is heavy duty and runs good gets good gas mileage on the road handles good in snow, rain and on dry roads

Heather J.

Yes it is because it handles well, it runs good even after 12 years, and it does not require too much maintenance

Liana A.

Yes has been great, love the size of the vehicle, and has a lot of room on the inside. Runs great smooth maintenance repair has been small

Kathleen V.

It has been an excellent car. No breakdowns. Great mileage for a big care. Only routine maintenance..tires, battery,oil changes..nothing major at all

Melissa G.

How Reliable Is The 2007 Ford Five Hundred?

Yes, and the only real problems are getting the back brakes fixed and a small oil leak which does not seem to affect the drive overall.

Jeff M.

Yes. I bought mine used from a ford dealer five years ago and have had no major repairs or breakdowns.

Duncan R.

Most of the problems I have had are normal wear and tear on the ford. I've had one problem but that was a manufacturer default. Ford had that covered under warranty.

Sandra M.

No it does not. The only thing I have had to replace are trees and a battery. It runs good and is very reliable

Tammy P.

Yes; the only problems I've had are with the starter going out once last year, and needed new spark plugs and tires

Theresa G.

Is definitely reliable. Problem such as rust, but you can expect rust with a car that age. Small tune up type things from now and then

Martha J.

It is very, very reliable. Has not one issue since we bought it new in 2007. It has never broke down, starts first time every time. An excellent vehicle

Tanya B.

Is The 2007 Ford Five Hundred A Good Value?

It was bought used for $10,000 a few years ago, so yes it is a good value; it has held up for a while and seems like a strong car.

Jeff M.

When I bought it five years ago it was $10k at 40k miles. I suspect a well cared for 500 would be a few thousand less now. In my opinion for the purchase price and the current utility received it was... Read More

Duncan R.

I felt like it was a good value. For the price that I paid. I purchased the vehicle used. It was in great condition when I purchased the car.

Chloe B.

They no longer make the five- hundred and I do not know what it cost new. Mine is worth about $3000.00

Becky H.

It was bought at 10,000 at a local dealership; it was bought used and has good value even with the years on it

Gabrielle L.

We paid 20,000 for this car 12 years ago. It is a great value. Always starts right up..never had even one major issue..just routine maintenance. If they still made this car. I would buy another one!!

Stefanie K.

Frequently Asked Questions

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