Ford Five Hundred FWD

20052007 · 5 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
21
Best
21

The Ford Five Hundred FWD has been tested by the EPA across 5 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2007. Over this period, the Five Hundred FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2007
21
2006
21
2005
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Five Hundred FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Five Hundred FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Five Hundred grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
314
Total Deaths
214

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.4%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
17.5%
DUI Involved
15.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
18%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2022
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2020
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2019
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2018
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2017
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2015
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2014
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.60

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2007
1
2005
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory