Here's Why You Need to Buy a Ford 500
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- Here's Why You Need to Buy a Ford 500, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Ford 500 review. Buying a Ford 500. Is the Ford 500 worth it? Buying a used Ford 500. Should I buy a Ford 500? Are Fords reliable? The truth about the Ford 500. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Scotty- I love your videos! I am twelve and love cars. Your videos inspire me to make a difference and help people whether it be helping them with labor, or their cars! Have a great day
Scotty please get an eye exam, people with higher prescriptions are more susceptible to retinal tears than others and you could have cataracts at this point in life and if treated, you might not need glasses again, eye health is important
Scotty do u recommend changing the transmission fluid on a 07 Chevy Tahoe with 193000 miles on it and the oil hasn't been replaced since 115000 miles
Hi Mr kilmer!! enjoy your videos,
thoughts on an 09 civic that makes a moaning noise only when turning steering wheel right then back left?? It's super annoying thanks!!
Scotty, I am thinking about buying a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 liter 6-Cylinder for $700. It has an exhaust leak(most likely manifold) and an alignment problem. Is it worth it?
My coworker has one. She has 430,000 miles on that damn thing. We live in northern New Mexico and drive about 80 miles a day to and from work. She swears by that car. Never any issues. That car is impressive
Gunner offroad - not a surprise to me! we love ours!
430,000 miles seriously???
I thought I bought mine with a lot of miles on it (only 130K). 430K is crazy.
145k on my 2007. Love it. Interior is filthy because of my job and no one else in my family likes riding in it
My grandma has almost 200,000. Hell yeahhh
I had a FWD ‘06 Five Hundred with a CVT and it was tremendously solid. You could tell it was designed with fleet use in mind - everything was high capacity from the washer fluid to the engine oil. It had a good serviceable design and it was very comfortable to daily drive. I took a center punch from a Saturn to the driver’s door and wasn’t injured at all and had it repaired. I eventually sold it a few years later with 160k miles and it still had the original shocks, struts, tie rod ends and ball joints which is a miracle in western PA.
Rock on, Five Hundred!
One of the most underrated cars ever. My mom had the first freestyle which was basically the wagon version of the five hundred. She got it at an auction that was a great car.
I have 446,000 miles on my five hundred. Still returns 25-28 mpg. I love this car.
gott damn boy road warriors. I'm bout to get this one with 122 k on it tryna to negotiate
Scotty Kilmer: You need to buy a Ford 500
Dealers: Lets raise the prices!
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Gerald Iwan dealerships will raise the price if everyone wants something. That’s how they make a lot of money. If everyone wanted a f350 then they would raise the prices.
@Gerald Iwan nah, probably not
Gerald Iwan You won't find those cars at reputable Dealerships! Their to old, and most have somewhat high mileage! Usually their sold on line or private sale! Either way... You can get them cheap! Good for a second car!
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My dad had a Ford 500 that he bought with 25,000 miles and he drives a lot for work. He got it up to 275,000 with absolutely no problems and got 30+ mpg throughout its life. Great car that lasted a long time up in the Wisconsin weather, his was a FWD with the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Hi what year was your dad's ford 500 ?
I heard 6 speed was the best not cvt
Just bought my third Five Hundred Limited! Only 90K miles! Love these cars, they're great.
Was any of those CVT and AWD?
little strange you are on third one already. what is going on, you blowing engines racing
@@kirkstone1843 lol very suspicious
My cousin has a 500 AWD here in Pennsylvania. 300,000 miles. Total beast. Room, goes and goes. No major issues, just standard maintenance.
What is your standard maintenance for this kind of car
@@shemondturner1783 oil change/air filter change-spark plugs-fluids--tire rotation. You know, “standard”
Would u recommend the cvt?
I've had my Five Hundred since 2007, it had 5 miles on it, and now it's just below 200,000. It still runs like a champ, but has some issues, naturally. Currently working on replacing all the main stuff, and it'll run for another hundred grand at least. I love this car.
I currently drive a 2005 Ford 500 with CVT and AWD 129,000 miles. Bought it at 105,000 and it's no speed demon, but never considered it slow for a full sized sedan, especially for a 6 cyl. I have taken this car several times over the passes of the Sierra Mountains into Northern California from Nevada. I can pass multiple cars, going from 60 to 95 in short order when opportunity presents. It is also an extremely nimble car for its size, and an extremely comfy car to drive.
Loving it ever since the day I first drove it.
Great Video, Ford 500 was my first car, it had a FWD 6speed auto. Gave it to a relative and still runs great. NO TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE ISSUES. It currently has 220k and still going.
I bought mine new in 2006, I keep it well maintained, still runs great.
Should i get the 6 speed is it made by aisin?
I have a ford 500 cvt all wheel drive with 180,000 miles on it and it still runs great. I love it.I forgot to mention it is a 2007 ford 500 limited edition.
I got a 2005 mercury montego premier awd 6spd. I love it. It's sitting at 236k+ miles right now all original motor and Trans. Nothing major done to it. Feels like a truck when you drive, but a smooth one. I get 27mpg in it max at like 80mph on the interstate. Highly recommend this car honestly
I did a little research on the Ford 500. It came with either a ZF Batavia CFT30 CVT or an Aisin F21 6 speed automatic, and came with either front wheel drive, or in the example in your video, all-wheel drive. The engine was a 3 liter Duratec 30 V6 engine.
2:16 thanks for the good laughs! You're a humor machine when it comes to the extra pics!
Scotty needs an asmr channel with a bunch of his grunts and weird noises 😂
He really sounds like rod stewart’s singing voice
gotta enjoy maria sharapova.
lmfao CRAAAWW!!
i agree 400k on my 2005 when ever the engine goes i bought one already for 300 bucks
Is yours all wheel drive or 2 wheel and what kind of transmission oil you use?
@@mrmrsgreen0927 2 wheel drive 2005 no leather and no fog lights ,never change transmission fluid because i bought it witth 100k ,
HypeTv100 I brought one at 145 now i have 180,000 some time the car jerks when put into drive or reverse and also only when i ride up hill it take a little long to shift should i change transmission fluid or do you have any idea what could be the problem ?
@@Nate20 Worth to give it a mechanic to check... after so long driving
I have a 2007 500 limited and the gasket covers have a slow leak, it has 178000 miles on it. Should i fix it or just keep an eye on the oil? The car runs amazing and only thing I do is regular oil changes and maintenance as recommemded. Is it worth fixing the covers with that many miles on it?
My dad had a 2009 Taurus from 9000 miles through about 115,000 miles. The only mechanical maintenance he had to do to it were front brakes and all 4 shocks at 100,000 miles. It was an incredibly solid car. They do tend to rust on the rear wheel arches just behind the rear doors.
Good old Wisconsin. Come for the beer and food. Stay because your car gets plowed in.
I love this car .2006 500. 👍 I get so many compliments from Riders. I used car for Uber and Lyft I wish I didn't have to😂 Had replaced suspension part on it totally restored bought the car from my sister for. $4000 with a 114000 miles on it. I have 266,000 on it now and it runs great I actually think that 3.0 liter V6 runs pretty darn good. handled great really like this car all wheel independent suspension I'll take it over a Beamer any day. Great value. Averaging 22 miles a gallon.
If I remember correctly, one of the features of the 500 was its height. They were very easy to get in and out of. Perhaps Ford was trying to sell this as a replacement for folks who were trading in their old Crown Vics.
In New York City in the 80s and 90s, the Crown Vic was a great car to have, because it shared the drivetrain with the Lincoln Town Car. The Town Car was the number one private transportation vehicle in Manhattan. They were called “black cars“. In Brooklyn and Queens, there were 1 million repairs shops that specialized in Town Car repairs, so by default they were a million parts available for both models.
Easy to enter and exit because Ford copied the Hudson Hornet and used a drop-down floor ... the floor went down and that makes the doors higher.
I personally own an 07 Ford Five Hundred with 200k with the Aisin 6 speed transmission & I think it’s a great transmission. Many people were fooled into believing the transmissions were terrible when in all reality... it’s a THROTTLE BODY issue. Keep the throttle body cleaned out every 30k miles or so & reset the computer & boom! it will run, drive, & most importantly, shift like a brand new car.
I have the 2006 with Asin tranny, no problem's, I keep the fluids changed regularly.
@@Johnny53kgb-nsa still have it? I'm looking to get one
The five hundred was my first car. Transmission was replaced around 100k. I sold it at ~260k. I loved that car
@bigsneakysnake was it the 6speed of CVT?
@@JamesWolfpacker 6 speed
I own that exact same car Scotty. Runs great and mine is fast once you get moving. 200k miles plus. No major issues.
This channel is actually so helping for people that get into cars and he’s so good at explaining
I have this car and it’s amazing. It always tells me when I need an oil change so that’s beneficial for me especially being a college student. I love my car.
Growing up my grandparents bought one of these. Had it fully loaded and everything. It was a really sweet car, kinda itches me from time to time to buy one.
It refreshing to hear something good on another brand. I would like to see more of these.
I just bought a 2006 Montego in northern Minnesota. Now, it is rusty, but it still runs like a top and drives like a dream. Probably the best $500 I've ever spent. AWD+CVT
When you build a car that you can't kill the bean counters get their hate on, planned obsolescence is a feature.
Agreed. I know somebody who bought the ford 500 new. He still drives it. Its never broke down.
Rock n Roll Dinosaur Just look at the Ford Crown Victoria. Probably the greatest police car ever. But Ford cancelled them.
Well making the car unreliable is the wrong way to go then.
They should instead make the cars bulletproof but instead of selling the cars outright they should sell them on a 10 year lease and recall them at the end of the lease for disposal.
Rock n Roll Dinosaur punctuation is everything my friend
@@Ferraridude13 yeah - had to read that a few times. Some people just don't get English.
No thanks, i will keep my grand marquis (crown vic). I plan to keep it forever like that Celica.
Nice car
abursaw good choice, why get another one while it still works
Can't kill those. I had a Lincoln Town car and it was an awesome car..
Marc Harris my 2004 Grand Marquis is a fantastic car! I've never had a problem with it! She's at 156,000 and still runs like new!
Good luck , still got my first car 🇺🇸 30 years
My aunt had one and loved it. Her parents bought her a used 2008 Ford Taurus AWD that has also been a great vehicle for her. I’ve driven it, and it’s probably one of my favorite vehicles I’ve ever driven. Plus the interior looks awesome and leather seats are very comfortable.
I had a 2005 Ford Fivehundred limited and I loved it. It had the 6 speed transmission and didnt have any issues. I wish I still had it. Thanks for the video and a trip down memory lane.
Scotty and his pop up memes have me dying 😂😂😂
2:18 🤣
My sister has one with the 6 speed and over 200k miles, she loves it.
How many transmissions has she gone through now lmao
ProVishGaming I’m still on the same transmission after close to 300k miles, same engine also
@@ProVishGaming I have an 05 with 192k miles same engine and same transmission.
I have an 2006 Ford five hundred limited with FWD and Asin 6-speed automatic tranny. No problems at 130,000. I keep it serviced regularly, including changing tranny fluid. I love it! Yea, its a grandpa car, but Im a grandpa, lol.
@@Johnny53kgb-nsa people don't like to service their transmissions but love to complain when they fail.
My mother has a 06 five hundred limited AWD with about 120k, we've had it since new. Its been a good car for her, had very few issues with it. The thing is an absolute TANK in the snow, we live in the PNW and can get pretty heavy winters, that car has never gotten stuck (Never had snow tires only all seasons) With the AWD and the traction control it hardly even slides, hands down one of the most capable sedans I've seen. Its also very smooth, the CVT trans makes for a comfortable ride. As you said they are definitely not race cars but they get you where you need to go haha!
I bought a Ford 500 due in part to this video. My neighbor happened to be selling his 2005 Limited with 6 speed automatic transmission and 220,000 miles. I know Scotty specifically warned against the 6 speed autos, but this one has so many miles and still shifts like new. Its a great car! Had to replace the water pump, and it was easy as pie.
Still running???
how is it now? I just bought me a 2005 Ford five hundred limited fwd with 6 speed auto transmission.
I test drove a awd 500 sel loaded and those were the most comfortable seats I felt and sat in on any car this decade. Including large expensive sedans. I couldn't believe how comfy they were.
Great cars easy to find and service, cheap too I'd love to have one
That's the only 500 I would ever buy, because it's not made by Fiat
thank you scotty I've been requesting a Ford 500 video since forever!!
I remember that car Scotty! I was working on the Assembly line when Ford discontinued the 2004 Taurus and we started building it in August 2004 at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant. We also built the Mercury Montego and Ford Freestyle. Good Video. If they still seem like a good car to you maybe we will come across a local used one for purchase.
They really didn't stop making them just re-named them the Taurus and dropped the 3.5 in and awd and fwd both got a new 6speed.
Renamed???...I thought they just decided to reboot the Taurus line
@@spades7ifefor 2008-2009 it was the same design except for a different grille, drivetrain and nameplate. Interior and exterior for the most part is exactly the same
@@spades7ife yup... First the Five Hundred/Freestyle then the 2008/2009 Ford Taurus and Taurus X are Ford platform (D3) evolved from the Volvo s80 platform...I just bought one. I'm surprised that I like it as the cvt was holding me back but now I like the way it functions.
Purchased an ‘08 in 2016 that was in pristine condition with only 3800 miles on the odometer! It has been a great car so far and has to be one of the most comfortable vehicles to take out on the highway for a road trip! Lots of room inside, rides like a dream, decent acceleration once they moved to the 3.5 Duratec with the 6-speed transmission - I plan on keeping mine and enjoying it for many years!
Going to look at an AWD version tomorrow. Same color. Thanks for putting my mind at ease
This is a great informative video as I am a Ford guy but always looked at these 500's with a big frown upon them.
Thanks Scotty 👍
Such a wholesome old man
Love your voice and the vibe of the video!
Im actually looking for a new comfy car. Might look for one of these. Thanks again Scotty.
My friend in WA State had one. He called it the American Mercedes. Couldn't kill that thing. Very reliable and drove nice. Had nice features on it. He got it for a real good park.
Man I'm currently driving same car it's pretty solid even though I had an accident on the front fender and still running like a champ
I bought one a few months ago for $1,500. It's a great car. Alternator went out on it. That's the only issue it had. I drive 42 miles one way to work 6 days a week. Average is around 31 MPG. Insurance on it is also very cheap.
For how long ? One week? I thought old fords have so many problems I’ll have to stick to Toyota
@@macdilnessa1025 ford has some very good cars and some pretty bad ones to.
Just talked me into buying one haha I need a car with awd
I just bought 1 for $2100 with 218 k on it and runs like a lexus....strong car unlike other Ford's with fragile suspension.
@@macdilnessa1025 ford 500 and the Taurus and the mustang have been reliable for a while. I had a 1999 mustang that went up to 275 k until engine gasket went out...ford like dodge will rust if it doesnt get a car wash every couple days in the winter.
I got Mercury’s version, the Montego. Love that car it’s a good cruiser
Garbage
My dad had a 2005 awd with the cvt and he loved it. No issues at all.
I had a Ford 500 and I loved it.
Very comfortable and smooth on the road. Yes we loved the room inside the car.
Scotty inside the trunk: ahh ahh (shows picture of a seagull)
ahahahahahahahahahahahaha this man is a legend!
Tiago Feitosa that really got me
That part cracked me up 😭😭😭
I saw a tennis 🎾 player!!!
The horse when he chuckles
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Absolutely loving mine! Bought a blue 2006 AWD LTD back in September and it's fantastic. Had to do some repairs but it's a great highway cruiser which helps for my weekly commute between YYC and YMM. Not the most fuel efficient but meh, at least it has a MASSIVE fuel tank (75L). The CVT hasn't been an issue at all, and is perfect for highway cruising. It's certainly not a driver's car per say, but as my first car, I'm very happy with it! Got it at ~215,000km, now just shy of 235k
Scotty you are the man, keep em comming . love all the knowledge and experience you share..
I've had my 2007 500 (FWD) for about four years, and while a lot broke down over time it was only because everything inside it was the same parts as when the previous owners bought it in 2006. Amazing the car lasted until 2019 without any parts changed. Currently at 277,755 miles and still going strong! Comfortable, versatile, and it can get up and go when you need it to. It ain't a Supra, but it sure as Hell ain't no Prius
Edit: before anyone says "they lied to you", I had some shops check it out. They found date marks on the engine, belt, battery, AC compressor and a few other parts that were inspected and confirmed legit. All mentioned but the engine have been replaced in the past year when they finally gave out (or in the compressor's case, exploded)
Update: she's dead. A few months ago, a deer ran out from behind a shed at top speed, maybe ten feet from me, while I was traveling at 70 MPH. She kept going strong for about a month, but after her brakeline ruptured and some other damage, I had to replace her with a 2013 Dodge Charger Pursuit. I went to start her up yesterday to make sure she was still kicking; won't even crank. The battery's probably dead. That's $250+ on top of $3,000+ to fix the body, headlight and windshield damage, plus the brakeline, plus the steering stuff and God knows what else-I'd spend less money just buying another Five Hundred.
I'm gonna check around some scrapyards and see what they'll give me for her. If it's too low, I'm gonna sell her parts. Breaks my heart.
I love the 500s I had two and the best cars I've had. My first one save my wife life in a head on wreck at 55mph. Walk away with a scraped knee. They are solid cars and an awsome first car with a CVT. I would still by another one
Great design; fantastic rear seat leg room; when they first arrived in show rooms, I was disappointed with the fit/finish. So, I bought an Avalon instead (was around 2006). Glad to learn they were substantially reliable.
Avalon for the win tho!
My buddy drives one of these, and he has a lead foot. I believe it has the 6 speed, and even though it only has around 120,000 miles it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. I’ve driven it and it rides like a damn dream
I have 1 with over 210,000 miles. Still going strong. Its a blessing.
Weird, but awesome to see a Wisconsin license plate in your video down in Texas! I'm in Wisconsin and we get a lot of snow, road salt, and sub-zero temperatures.
The tennis play and bird when he opens the trunk! 🤣🤣 I love you Scotty you’re the man!
To the safety of this car, I was hit on the driver side at 50mph ,when I was turning into the hwy. And the air bags didn't have to deploy. The windows stayed intact as well. Felt like getting a good bump in a bumper car, although it did bend the frame the doors are still able to open and shut normally. The only other than the 500 I've been in an accident with is the Crown Victoria, and I'd say that the 500 feels safer.
Scotty recommending a Ford? From the Volvo era?
The poles have shifted.
Ford shared more tech and parts with Mazda and even Jaguar than Volvo.
I had a Mercury Montego and the renamed Sable version. Both had the six speed and I never had a problem. The ‘09 (last year) had 186k on it when I traded it. Very comfortable cars.
Thank you Scotty for this video! I've been driving Ford 500 for past 5 years and everything you said is 100% true.
VegaTron2020 Yeeesssa! not with these cars! They seem to not have any problems with the CVT's! Perhaps it's the combination of that bulletproof 6 Cylinder engine with the CVT that work well together!
I have 6 spd auto with 152k original miles. Can't vouch for the CVT. Back then, CVT concept was young but apparently it still roks.
@VegaTron2020 Yeeesssa! I bought mine new in 2006 and it still runs and looks great. I've had no problems with the transmission or engine. Now, if you buy one somebody ran the hell out of, and didn't keep it serviced, that may be another issue. Should have had Scotty look at it first, lol.
Thanks for doing this review. We own 2 both 2006 one with 163K and the other with 48K yes you read that right. Both with CVT. No major issues.
I just love Scotty Kilmer channel. Very informative.
Loved my old Freestyle (wagon version of 500), the seats were super comfy and the 3.0/CVT combo did surprisingly well on fuel.
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I loved mine as well! 27 MPG driving 100+ miles a day. Only issue was the AC Compressor and motor mounts were junk.
No longer have it - totaled out when rear-ended.
@@MoeLilDel11 you know it was a small $20 part that went out on the compressors? I actually went to a junkyard, pulled that small piece out of the compressor, junk yard didnt even charge me. Put that little thing in, boom, worked great. You just had to have the system drained, before you put it in, then refueled afterwards.
My experience was the damn power steering always died. The pump and or the rack and pinion.
@@MoeLilDel11 17MPG city, 21Hwy tops on this 2005 Freestyle
Ford makes good stuff. I can verify this with all the Ford's I have had.
Marc Harris - Fords are FABULOUS!
I have a 1997 Lincoln Town car, obviously it's a ford. It's the best car I've ever owned. I want a second one. I would love to have one of these as well. I don't buy Japanese vehicles generally. I do like older Hondas though from the early 2000s and down
Two Fords I owned and own have been solid.
Love my Ford's
WRONG...I have an E-450 with lots of issues...it has been babied but it is junk.
just got an 07 awd limited with 201k miles for $1800. absolutely love it. great smooth and comfortable ride, great ac, extremely spacious.
I owned a 2007 SE. At 180,000 miles it started to have issues starting. Eventually stalled out. No mechanic could figure it out.
Loved it. And every time I have to squeeze into my 2012 Ford Fusion I miss it more.
Bought one for my wife, 2wd and six speed, we love it. And, it is quick, for us, anyway.
Cool, keep that puppy on the road!
Have you done any maintenance on it yourself or did you take it to a shop?
I had a 2007 with the 6 speed. It was a pretty decent car, except for some small electrical issues with the power windows, and if your battery was going the whole car would just shut down mid drive. replaced the A/c compressor at around 65k miles. But overall still a decent car.
My wife's friend had one. The tensioner went out on the timing chain. I replaced that for her, and she never had another problem with it. She finally got rid of it at 530K miles. Unbelievable for a ford!
Thank you for the video! You should start another channel called Kilmer Car Reviews. Well keep up the great work!
Loving the picture Scotty put in here, especially the seagull!
Oh I loved the trunk bit!
My mom bought a new one back in December 2004. She gave it to my uncle last year and it's still running strong at 280k miles!
Had one of these as a rental when it came out, way up north for some work that took me to the literal end of the road and a little past. Comfortable and confident car. Radio and Sat Radio and climate, what other toys do you need. You could push into soft traction and just feed the throttle and you'll get there ... eventually. No unpredictable behavior and not delicate like some of the other AWD car options.
Used car reviews? Hmm why not have fans bring over thier old cars and start a series.
Good yt business proposition, not prob should compensate his customers by giving them major discounts.
Make a good first car for teenager with CVT slow with safety features. Thanks for the info Scotty Kilmer
Lmao im here cause my dad got me this as my first car
Love these kinds of exposes Scotty. Keep it up!
I have a 2005 Five Hundred SEL that I bought in 2007 after my '96 Taurus was totaled. It still runs like a champ and I love, love, love, love it. Solid car, drives like a dream, and I still get pretty good gas mileage out of it for its age, too.
I had the crossover version of it. It was nice but had electrical issues. And the CVT felt weak.
In 08. Ford just slapped a Taurus badge on it and kept on selling them
The transmissions werent made as well In the " Taurus". I test drove one and I could feel the shift. I couldn't feel it and still can't in my 500.
dannyoaks85 true. That newer Taurus 2010-2019 supposed 2 really be the Ford 500
Putting the Taurus name on them was one of the stupidest marketing moves ever.
@@DarkBadger999 I can feel them in mine, but only if it gets itself stuck in low rpms when I get to a hill
Remember when Ford slapped the Taurus name on the freestyle after it didn't sell and it still didn't sell
I have a 2005 all wheel drive, and its been a good car. Just drove it this morning. Thanks for your info.
The reason the air works so good is because here in Wisconsin the Snow starts in September and does not go away until June.Not much need to turn the air conditioning on!! You are the best,thanks.
I have a Five Hundred with a 6-speed auto I bought new on '07 and still have it. It runs great, the comfort is excellent, and I think it's probably the best sedan I ever bought. It just turned over 255,000 miles.
I bought mine new in 2006, runs like a top. The only out of ordinary maintenance was an alternative in 16 year's.
Make sure you change the CVT fluid with synthetic CVT fluid, such as Amsoil, according to the CVT fluid change interval and the correct CVT fluid specification.
Are you very familiar with the five hundred I have some questions about it?
I had a 2009 ford Taurus awd with the gm 6 speed trans, it was supposed to be a 500 but they changed it to Taurus in 2008. I loved that car, 185k miles on it and many more to go, it was in great shape. I however recently traded it in for a 2016 f150 witch made more sense for me but I still have a soft spot in my heart for that car.
we LOVE our 2005 Ford Five Hundred AWD - been in the shop ONCE in 15 years - minor repair. Awesome car! We will keep it until it dies for good!
Hey Scotty was hoping you could touch on the 2008-2009 year Ford Taurus, basically the 500 but with the 3.5L v6 and an improved 6speed auto
I just bought a 2008 Mercury Sable that is the Mercury version of the Taurus. Looks very similar to the 500, and I got a low mileage one for the same price as the 500 in this video.
Thanks Scotty, always wondered about those CVT's in that model. BTW my 1st car at age 16 was a Ford Galaxy 500 just like you showed, 289 cu in. V8, it looked like a toy engine in that huge engine compartment!
Mine is front wheel drive with the Asin 6-speed automatic tranny, I have never had one issue with it. I do keep the car serviced regularly.
Great video as always Scotty.
Would like to know what’s your opinion on the new Subaru like the forester, are they good safe vehicles ???
Thanks!!!
Ive always liked those!... Yesterday a coworker brought a Mercury (rebadged 500) to work, saying it was her grandfathers car, and she borrowed it while her Focus was in the shop. Out here in California Tesla country, it was a cool sight!
Had the Mercury (Montego) version. Loved it
Scotty recommends a Ford with a CVT transmission. April 1st already?
I buy and sell cars and never get the cvt. Fwd is okay.
@@robertb6362 I have a Ford 500 sel 2006 with 145,900 miles on it the only thing was replaced was the altnater and battery. I bought when it had 84,300 miles on it. It's been a very realibul car. I had no problems with the transmission it is a 6 speed aoutomaic. It drives nice and smooth.
@@martingatland9975 change the transmission oil on a CVT
@@robertb6362 CVT transmission good transmission
@@robertb6362 change the transmission oil every 60,000.👍on that CVT.
Personally I think this is an amazing car. I love my 2005 five hundred and it has the 6 speed automatic. 186,000 miles and never had a problem with anything on this car. I even pull a 4'x8' trailer with it. I do change the fluid in the transmission every 30,000 miles. My mother bought the car new and when she died I took the car over. With good maintenance these cars are amazing. The guy that made this video is right about the ride of it. It is very comfortable and the 6 speed automatic cars are pretty quick. I plan on keeping this one for a long time!
Definitely. Mine is spectacular and just really practical and perfect in a lotta ways. I’ve been through a lot of used cars and Fords tend to be pretty damn tough and have longevity. Not all of them but all the ones I had.