This comprehensive Ford Five Hundred 500 Service Repair Manual covers all models and engines produced between 2005 and 2007, providing you with everything you need to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish, or restore your vehicle.

The manual contains detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics, and specifications, making it an invaluable resource for both the experienced mechanic and the do-it-yourselfer. It guides you through each service and repair procedure, enabling you to save money by performing repairs yourself.

The manual includes in-depth information on:

* **Engine Overhaul and Rebuilding:** Explore detailed procedures for complete engine rebuilds, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
* **Brakes:** Master the intricacies of brake systems, from routine maintenance to complex repairs, ensuring safe and efficient braking.
* **Sunroof:** Learn the proper methods for servicing and repairing your sunroof, ensuring smooth operation and preventing leaks.
* **Timing Belt Replacement:** Understand the critical process of replacing the timing belt, a crucial component for engine timing accuracy.
* **Trouble Codes:** Decode error codes and troubleshoot issues effectively, pinpointing potential problems and facilitating quick repairs.
* **Wiring Diagrams:** Navigate the vehicle's electrical system with ease using detailed wiring diagrams, simplifying troubleshooting and repair work.
* **Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:** Master effective troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve a wide range of automotive issues.
* **Computer Diagnostic Trouble Tree Charts:** Utilize specialized charts to pinpoint malfunctions in the vehicle's electronic systems, aiding in efficient diagnosis and repair.
* **Engine Performance:** Optimize engine performance through detailed information on tuning, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
* **Front End and Alignment Procedures and Specifications:** Perform precise front end alignments and adjustments, ensuring proper vehicle handling and tire wear.
* **Suspension:** Gain expertise in suspension components, repairs, and maintenance, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride.
* **Transmission Removal and Installation:** Master the complex process of removing and installing the transmission, providing comprehensive guidance for this major task.
* **Air Conditioning Service and Capacities:** Learn the proper techniques for servicing and recharging the air conditioning system, ensuring optimal cooling performance.
* **Transmission in Car Servicing:** Perform in-car transmission servicing, minimizing downtime and ensuring proper transmission operation.
* **Computer Diagnostic Codes:** Decode and interpret computer diagnostic codes to identify and address electronic system malfunctions.
* **Firing Orders:** Understand the proper firing order for your engine, crucial for achieving optimal combustion and performance.
* **Detailed Specifications on Every Model Covered:** Access comprehensive specifications for each model year and trim level, ensuring accuracy during repairs and maintenance.
* **Factory Maintenance Schedules and Charts:** Follow manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules, maximizing your vehicle's lifespan and performance.
* **Serpentine Belt Routings with Diagrams:** Visualize and understand the serpentine belt routing, simplifying replacement and adjustments.
* **Timing Belt Service Procedures:** Master the steps involved in servicing and replacing the timing belt, ensuring accurate engine timing.
* **Brake Servicing Procedures:** Learn the proper procedures for servicing and maintaining your brake system, ensuring safe and reliable braking.
* **Driving Concerns:** Address common driving issues effectively, from performance problems to unusual noises, providing solutions to restore optimal driving experience.
* **Complete Torque Specifications:** Utilize precise torque specifications for all fasteners, ensuring proper tightening and preventing damage.
* **U-Joint and CV-Joint Service Procedures:** Understand the techniques for servicing and replacing U-joints and CV joints, ensuring smooth and reliable driveline operation.
* **Repair Procedures:** Access detailed repair procedures for a wide range of components, covering everything from minor adjustments to major overhauls.
* **Complete Wiring Diagrams:** Navigate the intricate electrical system with ease using comprehensive wiring diagrams, facilitating troubleshooting and repair.
* **Hundreds of Illustrations:** Visualize each repair procedure with clarity using hundreds of detailed illustrations, simplifying complex tasks.
* **Vacuum Diagrams:** Understand the vehicle's vacuum system with the aid of detailed diagrams, enhancing your understanding of engine operation and troubleshooting.

This comprehensive manual provides you with the knowledge and guidance you need to perform a wide range of repairs and maintenance tasks on your Ford Five Hundred 500.

The Ford Five Hundred, internally codenamed "D249," was a mid-size sedan produced by Ford Motor Company from 2004 to 2007. Designed as a more refined and luxurious offering than the Ford Taurus, the Five Hundred aimed to attract buyers seeking a comfortable and stylish driving experience. It was positioned as a competitor to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, featuring a modern, aerodynamic design with a distinctive grille and swept-back headlights. The Five Hundred boasted a spacious interior with plush seating and ample legroom for passengers. It offered a choice of two powerful V6 engines, a 3.0L Duratec V6 and a 3.0L Duratec V6 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine, paired with an independent multi-link rear suspension, provided a smooth and comfortable ride. The Five Hundred also offered a range of features such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, and a sophisticated navigation system, enhancing both safety and convenience.

Despite its initial success, the Five Hundred faced challenges in the market. Its high price point and a perception of being less sporty compared to its competitors hampered sales. Furthermore, the introduction of the redesigned Ford Taurus in 2008, sharing a platform with the Five Hundred, led to its discontinuation. Nonetheless, the Five Hundred remains a significant model in Ford's history, showcasing the company's commitment to offering comfortable and sophisticated vehicles in the mid-size sedan market. It also played a crucial role in shaping the design language of future Ford models, particularly the Taurus, which successfully revived the nameplate. While the Five Hundred may have had a short lifespan, it left a lasting impact on the automotive landscape, proving that Ford was capable of creating a luxurious and well-equipped mid-size sedan.