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Ford Five Hundred Reliability Comparisons

You won't find Ford Five Hundred reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Ford Five Hundred truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Five Hundred reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Five Hundred was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Five Hundred has been recently.

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Ford Five Hundred Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Ford Five Hundred.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2007 Ford Five Hundred 47 Five Hundreds, 11.1 months of data per Five Hundred, average 71500 miles

35
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Five Hundred 49 Five Hundreds, 9.6 months of data per Five Hundred, average 85100 miles

41
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford Five Hundred 61 Five Hundreds, 10.0 months of data per Five Hundred, average 89900 miles

65
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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Ford Five Hundred Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Chrysler 300 31 300s, 6.1 months of data per 300, average 5900 miles57
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Chrysler 300   22 300s, 9.9 months of data per 300, average 16200 miles

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2008 Chrysler 300 27 300s, 8.6 months of data per 300, average 58500 miles

41
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Chrysler 300 33 300s, 7.6 months of data per 300, average 68000 miles

53
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Chrysler 300 63 300s, 10.1 months of data per 300, average 66700 miles

30
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Chrysler 300 41 300s, 10.2 months of data per 300, average 94100 miles

63
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Chrysler 300   13 300s, 8.9 months of data per 300, average 128400 miles

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2007 Chrysler Pacifica   17 Pacificas, 9.8 months of data per Pacifica, average 74300 miles

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica   12 Pacificas, 8.8 months of data per Pacifica, average 83500 miles

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica   17 Pacificas, 9.5 months of data per Pacifica, average 99900 miles

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica   14 Pacificas, 10.1 months of data per Pacifica, average 114900 miles

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2012 Honda Odyssey 55 Odysseys, 6.9 months of data per Odyssey, average 7000 miles22
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Honda Odyssey 52 Odysseys, 9.8 months of data per Odyssey, average 19100 miles

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Common problem with front suspension noise. Also many reports of false "low battery" warning light. Fixed with a free software update, so not counted as a repair in this stat.35
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Honda Odyssey 51 Odysseys, 9.8 months of data per Odyssey, average 30600 miles7
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Honda Odyssey 51 Odysseys, 10.2 months of data per Odyssey, average 44300 miles28
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Honda Odyssey 41 Odysseys, 9.7 months of data per Odyssey, average 58400 miles30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Honda Odyssey 72 Odysseys, 9.6 months of data per Odyssey, average 67000 miles

36
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Honda Odyssey 72 Odysseys, 10.1 months of data per Odyssey, average 93100 miles

48
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Honda Odyssey 75 Odysseys, 9.5 months of data per Odyssey, average 93400 miles

Redesigned for this model year.45
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Honda Odyssey 40 Odysseys, 9.2 months of data per Odyssey, average 103600 miles

39
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Honda Odyssey 57 Odysseys, 10.0 months of data per Odyssey, average 127400 miles63
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Honda Odyssey 50 Odysseys, 9.7 months of data per Odyssey, average 143000 miles67
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Honda Odyssey 32 Odysseys, 8.8 months of data per Odyssey, average 139100 miles

Common major transmission problems.89
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Honda Odyssey 29 Odysseys, 9.2 months of data per Odyssey, average 145300 miles

Common major transmission problems.76
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Honda Odyssey   14 Odysseys, 10.4 months of data per Odyssey, average 165000 miles

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2012 Honda Pilot 28 Pilots, 7.1 months of data per Pilot, average 6200 miles18
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Honda Pilot 53 Pilots, 10.3 months of data per Pilot, average 22200 miles29
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Honda Pilot 32 Pilots, 10.7 months of data per Pilot, average 35300 miles25
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Honda Pilot 61 Pilots, 9.5 months of data per Pilot, average 52800 miles

Redesigned for this model year.39
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Honda Pilot 31 Pilots, 9.6 months of data per Pilot, average 62600 miles12
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Honda Pilot 40 Pilots, 9.4 months of data per Pilot, average 71400 miles16
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Honda Pilot 58 Pilots, 9.3 months of data per Pilot, average 84100 miles

42
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Honda Pilot 46 Pilots, 9.3 months of data per Pilot, average 103100 miles22
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Honda Pilot 40 Pilots, 8.3 months of data per Pilot, average 111300 miles36
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Honda Pilot 42 Pilots, 9.9 months of data per Pilot, average 139000 miles

First model year.60
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Mercury Montego 47 Montegos, 11.1 months of data per Montego, average 71500 miles35
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Mercury Montego 49 Montegos, 9.6 months of data per Montego, average 85100 miles41
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Mercury Montego 61 Montegos, 10.0 months of data per Montego, average 89900 miles65
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Five Hundred

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Five Hundred Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Ford Five Hundred: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 It receives very good ratings for reliability and repair.
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 The only real problem with the car of any concern has been the rear brake problem and the dealer replaced them following the TSB guidance. One minor problem is the fixed plastic splash guards - no clearance for snow/ice buildup and they rub occasionally.
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD		 At 30,000 miles and not one single problem other than a few items fixed (cosmetic) at delivery.
2007 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Solid car, never a problem at all
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 no problems
2005 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT AWD		 Proven Engine, Proven safety record and proven chassis.
2005 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 I have had only the heating seat element go out in 60K miles.
Reliability and Durability of the Ford Five Hundred: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6
CVT FWD		 cvt problematic

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