Ford Five Hundred
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	2005-2007
Assembly	Chicago, Illinois
Predecessor	Ford Taurus
Successor	Ford Taurus
Class	Full-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Platform	Ford D3 platform
Engine(s)	3.0 L Duratec 30 V6
Transmission(s)	Ford Motor Company/ZF CVT 6-speed Aisin automatic
Wheelbase	112.9 in (2844 mm)
Length	200.7 in (5008 mm)
Width	74.5 in (1879 mm)
Height	61.5 in (1549 mm)
Fuel capacity	19 US gal
Related	Volvo S60 Volvo S80 Volvo XC90 Ford Freestyle Mercury Montego

First Generation
Production	2005-2007
Assembly	Chicago, Illinois
Class	Luxury
Body style(s)	4-dr sedan
Platform	FF / F4 Ford D3 platform
Engine(s)	3.5L Cyclonr V6 transmission =6-speed 6F automatic
Wheelbase	112.7 in (2862.6 mm)
Length	201.8 in (5215.7 mm)
Width	74.1 in(1882.1 mm)
Height	61.2 in (1554.5 mm)
Related	Mercury Montego Ford Freestyle

Second Generation
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Also called	Ford Taurus
Production	2008-
Assembly	Chicago, Illinois
Class	Luxury
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Platform	FF / F4 Ford D3 platform
Engine(s)	3.5L Cyclone V^ transmission =6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	112.7 in (2862.6 mm)
Length	201.8 in (5125.7 mm)
Width	44.1 in (1882.1 mm)
Height	61.2 in (1554.5 mm)
Related	Ford Taurus Ford Freestyle Mercury Montego

The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) was a full-size sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company during the 2005 to 2007 model years. The Five Hundred, along with the Ford Freestyle and the Mercury Montego, ended production at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant during the summer of 2007. In North America, the name evoked the classic Fairlane 500 and Galaxie 500 models of the 1950s through 1970s. The modern Five Hundred sedan slotted in size and class between the Taurus and the Crown Victoria sedans in Ford's lineup. The Five Hundred was assembled at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant, which previously produced the Taurus. The Five Hundred was introduced as production-ready at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and entered production that summer. 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A facelifting redesign for the 2008 model year debuted during the 2007 North American International Auto Show, but the Five Hundred was rebranded as the 2008 Ford Taurus, which returns that name to the Ford retail lineup after a one-year absence. The previous Taurus -- which used a different chassis and was a smaller vehicle size -- was available in the 2007 model year for private fleet sale and in Canada, with no significant changes from the 2006 model year^[1]. NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ...

Design

The Five Hundred was classified as a large car. It is longer than its competitors (such as the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon) but still a foot shorter than the Crown Victoria. Interior room was emphasized in the Five Hundred's development, and interior materials include imitation carbon fiber as well as traditional woodgrain. The Chevrolet Impala is an automobile built for the Chevrolet division by General Motors. ... The Toyota Avalon is a full-size car produced by Toyota in the United States. ... For the Police Interceptor version used by law enforcement, see Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. ...

Available powertrains consist of a 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 engine, and the choice of a continuously variable transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. All Five Hundred models were equipped with Pirelli sports tires for better handling. The AWD (All Wheel Drive) system is taken from the Volvo XC90. It is not a “full time” system; when as power is needed in the rear the AWD system activates. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Duratec is a range of four, six and twelve-cylinder gasoline engines used in Ford cars. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It is based on the Volvo P2 platform, shared with the Volvo S80 and other larger Volvo cars. ...

The car was based on the Ford D3 platform (also known as the Volvo P2 platform), which also supports the Volvo S60, S80, XC70, and XC90 SUVs. This platform was used on the similar (and also soon to be out of production) Mercury Montego (which is not available in Canada), and is also the basis for the Ford Freestyle crossover SUV. The D3 (for D-class and called P2 by Volvo) is a Ford global full-size car automobile platform. ... The D3 (or Volvo P2) is Fords global full size car automobile platform. ... The Volvo S60 is a compact executive car built by Volvo that was first introduced in 2000, superseding the Volvo S70. ... The Volvo S80 is a mid size luxury executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the Volvo 960/S90 sedan. ... The Volvo V70 is a full-size station wagon. ... The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It is based on the Volvo P2 platform, shared with the Volvo S80 and other larger Volvo cars. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mercury Montego The Mercury Montego, (presumably derived from Montego Bay, Jamaica) was a mid-size vehicle in Fords Mercury line. ... For minivan, see Ford Freestar. ... A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ...

The Five Hundred was designed to match the large car interior volume, but at the same time still have manageable outside dimensions, while delivering a lower than average fuel use. Its design is also notably tall for a sedan, giving drivers an SUV or minivan-like command of the road. The Five Hundred's trunk was also larger than those of its competitors, so it can hold 8 full-sized loaded golf bags. Just like the Crown Victoria's, the trunk is 21 cubic feet. This is the largest trunk on any sedan sold in North America, and four cubic feet larger than the Taurus. Befitting its Volvo roots, the Five Hundred garnered class leading results in crash tests conducted by the IIHS as well as NHTSA. 2001 E38 Dinan BMW 750iL A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Lloyd LT 600, a vintage minivan 05 Mercury Monterey minivan Buick GL8, sold exclusively in China A minivan, multi-purpose vehicle, people-carrier, people-mover or multi-utility vehicle is a type of automobile similar in shape to a van that is designed for personal use and has between four... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced nit-suh) is a U.S. Government agency, part of the Department of Transportation, responsible for setting safety standards and verifying compliance by automobile manufacturers. ...

Production and sales

The Five Hundred began production on July 12, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois and became available to the public in September 2004. Criticized by the automotive press for its bland styling and weak 203 hp engine, the Five Hundred has received a lukewarm reception.^[2][3] August 2006 sales were down by half compared to 2005, with the Taurus outselling the Five Hundred by two to one. 2006 sales have been down month over month since its launch including 22% in 2006 over 2005 as a whole.^[4] (Note: 2006 Ford Taurus was produced and sold primarily for the fleet market.) Ford made a large production run before shutting down the Taurus production. The Atlanta plant produced its last Taurus in Fall 2006, after which the manufacturing facility is to be sold. Sales of the Five Hundred were very slow in Canada, with many Ford dealerships not even stocking the car on their lots. is the 193rd day of the year (194th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ...

Market, trim lines and features

Three trim lines were offered: SE, SEL, and Limited. An all wheel drive system was available across the range. Base prices start at US$22,795 (AU$28,883) (for a front-wheel drive SE) and range to US$28,495 (AUD$36,106) (for an all-wheel drive Limited). Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Au. ...

First Generation (2005-2007)

The 2006 Five Hundred was hardly changed at all, with minor improvements made. However, at this time, the Five Hundred now offered a Navigation Radio made by Pioneer for Ford and Sirius Satellite Radio. Sirius Satellite Radio NASDAQ: SIRI is one of two satellite radio (SDARS) services operating in the United States and Canada, along with XM Satellite Radio. ...

Five Hundred Limited

The 2007 Five Hundred remained basically unchanged. There were no substantial styling changes and no new powertrain options, but the SE model was discontinued. Ford Five Hundred File links The following pages link to this file: Sedan Ford Five Hundred ... Ford Five Hundred File links The following pages link to this file: Sedan Ford Five Hundred ...

There is a new Chrome Package available, which includes 18-inch eight-spoke chrome wheels and a chrome mesh grille. Also new for 2007 is a 5-year / 60,000–mile powertrain warranty, and arriving late 2007 are standard front-seat-mounted side air bags, as well as Ford's innovative Safety Canopy side air curtain system.

2008

Second Generation (2008-)

See Wikinews article:

Ford Taurus to be revived

The restyled Five Hundred sedan, which was first shown at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show has been renamed as the Taurus for the 2008 model year, signaling the return of that iconic nameplate. The rebadging announcement was made at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, and Ford employees hastily removed the badging from a Five Hundred on a rotating stand, and replaced it with Taurus badging.^{[citation needed]} The Ford Freestyle will also be discontinued, in favor of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, which is similar in size to the Freestyle. The updated Five Hundred / Taurus includes an upgraded 260 hp 3.5 L V6, replacing the 203 hp 3.0 L V6 for the 2008 model year, along with new front and rear styling. The Mercury Montego was renamed as the Sable as well. Image File history File links WikiNews-Logo. ... Wikinews is a free-content news source and a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... The Jeep testdrive hill at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicagos McCormick Place convention complex. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mercury Montego The Mercury Montego, (presumably derived from Montego Bay, Jamaica) was a mid-size vehicle in Fords Mercury line. ... The Mercury Sable was originally a mid-size car, and is now a full-size car created by the Ford Motor Company and sold under the semi-luxury Mercury brand. ...

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External links

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