Here’s Why The Ford Five Hundred Didn’t Last Long

Introduced in 2005, the Ford Five Hundred was the company’s first full-size sedan offering since 1979. Designed to succeed the Ford Taurus, the ‘Five Hundred’ name paid homage to the Fairlane 500 and Galaxie 500 models from the ’50s and ’70s and positioned itself right between the Ford Fusion and Crown Victoria. Recyling a design inspired by the Taurus, Ford’s best-selling car for several years, the Ford Five Hundred offered a spacious interior and safety features developed by Volvo.

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