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The Five Hundred: A Ford Sedan Retrospective
The Banshee LabyrinthThu, Sep 24, 2026 · 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
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Overview
The Five Hundred is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026 at The Banshee Labyrinth. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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The Ford Five Hundred was a full-size sedan produced from 2005 to 2007, designed to rethink the traditional sedan formula with a tall cabin and elevated seating. It featured optional all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission, emphasizing safety and interior space.
Styled by George Bucher under J Mays, the Five Hundred shared the D3 platform with the Mercury Montego and Ford Freestyle. Its 203-horsepower engine and understated design drew criticism, and sales fell short of projections, leading to a rebranding as the fifth-generation Taurus for 2008.
Despite its short run, the Five Hundred introduced design cues like the three-bar grille and influenced Ford's crossover strategy. The nameplate continued outside North America, and the model remains a notable chapter in Ford's history.
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- The Five Hundred was manufactured at the Chicago Assembly plant.
- It was available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
- The car featured a continuously variable transmission.
- The Five Hundred had a high H-point seating position marketed as Command View seating.
Frequently asked questions
What platform did the Ford Five Hundred use?
It used the Ford D3 platform, an evolution of the Volvo P2 platform.
Why was the Five Hundred discontinued?
Sales fell short of projections, and it was rebranded as the fifth-generation Ford Taurus for 2008.
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