Doesn't posses great pick-up off the line compared to other sedans.
Advice to buyer:
seriously beware of this car unless you have money to throw away
Detailed review:
Within 1 yr of owning this vehcile it has been in the shop three times for transmission problems (the valve body had to be replaced)This caused the car to buckle whenever I tried to accerlarate and made driving a hazard on the highways. It has been in 3 additional times for problems with the steering column. It would make a crunching noise when turning into parking spaces. My rear turn lights blow out every 3 to 5 months. And of all things I have never had a car depreciate at the rate of this one. I guess the old time saying Fix Or Repair Daily is what FORD really means. Needless to say this will be the last American made car that I buy.
Also considered:
2005 Chrysler 300
2003 BMW 3 Series
Vehicle purchased:
2005 Ford Five Hundred
About This Reviewer...
Name:
Tee Shaw
Email address:
tshaw1@humana.com
Location:
Land O Lakes, Florida
Other vehicles owned:
2003 Ford Expedition
Review submitted:
July 10, 2006
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