Whats 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 interiorAvailable all-wheel-driveStandard CVT in AWD modelContemporary good looksSide curtain airbags for both rows of seatsObjections to the 2005 Ford Five Hundred: Weak 200-horse V6 engineNo stability control system offeredEditor’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-
