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Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability Comparisons

Ford Five Hundred Reliability vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability:
Ford Five Hundred Reliability vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability:

You won't find Ford Five Hundred or Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford Five Hundred and the Mercedes-Benz R-Class truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Five Hundred and Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Five Hundred and the Mercedes-Benz R-Class were 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 and the Mercedes-Benz R-Class have been recently.

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Ford Five Hundred Reliability through December 31, 2012

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

General NotesModels 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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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class   18 R-Classes, 7.6 months of data per R-Class, average 75600 miles

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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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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class   14 R-Classes, 8.1 months of data per R-Class, average 76100 miles

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2005 Ford Five Hundred 61 Five Hundreds, 10.0 months of data per Five Hundred, average 90000 miles

65
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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