Trim Report

Ford Five Hundred SEL2005

Includes:FIVEHUNDRE|SEL
$2,495
Starting From
10
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 10 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,495
Max $7,495
From $2,495
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,648
$2K–$9K
11 listings93,182 avg miles
Limited
From$5,699
10 listings|$6K–$9K
SE
From$1,648
4 listings|$2K–$9K
SEL
From$2,495
10 listings|$2K–$7K

2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Five Hundred SEL

Location data for all 2005 Ford Five Hundred trims combined

13States

If you're near Missouri, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 13 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Five Hundred Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Ford Five Hundred trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 510 complaints, the 2005 Ford Five Hundred rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
510
Complaints
20
Crashes
6
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Ford Five Hundred's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 510 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train84
02Vehicle Speed Control54
03Electrical System48
04Engine And Engine Cooling32
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic31
510 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Five Hundred Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Ford Five Hundred trims

19–21mpg combined
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17-19city
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23-26hwy
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$3,200-$3,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Five Hundred FWD - Automatic 6-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Five Hundred FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Five Hundred AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Ford Five Hundred trims?

The SEL occupies a distinct position in the Ford Five Hundred range. See how it stacks up on the 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL?

Maintenance costs for the SEL align with the broader Ford Five Hundred ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is power train. Check the 2005 Ford Five Hundred page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Five Hundred SEL?

For the SEL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Five Hundred buyer's guide.

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