Dealer Price:
$20,830 - $22,980
Original MSRP:
$19,400 - $21,127
Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:         Passenger:           Side crash ratings: Driver:       Rear Passenger:       Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:         The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
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Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 05V520000 |
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Mfg's Report Date | November 9, 2005 |
Component | VISIBILITY |
Number of Units Affected | 199,942 |
Summary | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR. |
Consequence | AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140. |
Notes | FORD RECALL NO. 05S40. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV |
Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn SE | $20,830 | $19,400 | $316 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn SEL | $22,980 | $21,127 | $345 / Month* | |
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SE | SEL | |
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City 19/hwy 27 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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Black pwr mirrors | • | |
Black rocker panel moldings | • | • |
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings | • | • |
Color-keyed pwr mirrors | • | |
Front/rear color-keyed bumpers | • | • |
Keyless entry keypad | • | |
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps | • | • |
Security approach perimeter lighting | • | |
Solar-tinted glass | • | • |
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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60/40 split-fold rear seat | • | |
Air conditioning | • | • |
Center console w/cupholders, storage | • | • |
Cigarette lighter | • | • |
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors | • | |
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors | • | |
Color-keyed 4-spoke soft grip steering wheel | • | |
Color-keyed carpeting w/integral driver footrest | • | • |
Day/night rearview mirror | • | |
Delay-off dome lamp | • | • |
Driver/passenger side rear grab handles | • | • |
Dual auxiliary pwr points | • | • |
Electrochromic rearview mirror | • | |
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers, digital clock | • | |
ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, digital clock | • | |
Fixed rear seatback | • | |
Fixed whip antenna | • | • |
Front ashtray | • | • |
Front cloth bench seat-inc: dual recliners, center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints | • | |
Front door/ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights | • | • |
Front reclining cloth bucket seats-inc: pwr driver seat w/6-way manual lumbar, dual recliners, center storage console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints | • | |
Front/rear floor mats | • | • |
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 120-mph electronic speedometer, message center w/compass & external temp display | • | |
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 120-mph electronic speedometer, message center, low brake fluid | • | |
Light group-inc: dual-beam map, dome | • | • |
Perimeter anti-theft system | • | |
Pwr door locks | • | • |
Pwr windows | • | • |
Rear floor heat ducts | • | • |
Rear window defroster | • | • |
Remote keyless entry | • | • |
SecuriLock/immobilizer anti-theft system | • | • |
Speed control | • | • |
Tilt steering column | • | • |
Trunk grocery bag hooks | • | • |
Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel, low brake fluid | • | • |
Wood trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, steering wheel, gear shift knob, door switch bezels | • |
SE | SEL | |
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130-amp alternator | • | • |
16" 7-spoke machined aluminum wheels | • | |
16" steel wheels w/deluxe wheel covers | • | |
18.0 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine | • | • |
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • |
58-amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver | • | • |
Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles* | • | • |
Front wheel drive | • | • |
Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • |
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension-inc: strut-mounted coil spring, lower control arm, cast knuckle w/integral ball joints | • | • |
Independent MacPherson strut rear suspension-inc: strut-mounted coil spring, tension strut, parallel control arms, cast spindle w/forged stem | • | • |
Mini spare tire | • | • |
P215/60R16 all-season tires | • | • |
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • |
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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Child safety rear door locks | • | • |
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage air bags w/passenger air bag disable indicator | • | • |
Driver/front passenger safety belts-inc: belt pretensioners, height adjustable D-rings, outboard safety belt usage sensor | • | • |
Emergency inside trunk release | • | • |
Front/rear crumple zones | • | • |
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact | • | • |
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System on rear outboard seat locations | • | • |
Personal safety system-inc: electronic crash severity sensor, driver seat position sensor, restraint control module, passenger weight sensor | • | • |
Side door high strength intrusion beams | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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16" 5-SPOKE PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | |
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM | • | • |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/6-DISC CD CHANGER | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER | • | |
HEATED MIRRORS | • | |
HEATED MIRRORS W/SECURITY APPROACH LAMPS | • | |
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL | • | |
MACH PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM (REQ: 919 Stereo or 96P SEL Premium Pkg) | • | |
PRICED DORA | • | • |
PWR SLIDING MOONROOF | • | • |
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG -inc: traction control, anti-lock brakes, side-impact air bags | • | • |
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* | • | • |
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | • |
SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: 5-spoke aluminum wheels, rear spoiler, pwr driver seat w/lumbar, 60/40 split-folding rear seat | • | |
SEL PREMIUM PKG -inc: rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer/cassette, electronic automatic temp control, leather seating surfaces, pwr passenger seat, HomeLink garage door opener (N/A w/99U Engine) | • | |
SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS | • | • |
TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Brakes) | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* | • | • |
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | • | • |
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | • |
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • |
STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN ENGINE (STD) | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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CLOTH SEATING SURFACES (STD) | • | • |
EBONY BLACK LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat (REQ: 5-Passenger Seating) | • | |
FLINT OR PEBBLE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat (REQ: 5-passenger Seating) | • | |
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat *Ebony Black available in monotone leather trim only* | • |
SE | SEL | |
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5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor shifter | • | |
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor shifter (STD) | • | |
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: split-fold front seat, column shifter (STD) | • |
SE | SEL | |
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SE ORDER CODE | • | |
SEL ORDER CODE | • |
SE | SEL | |
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P215/60R16 ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD) | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • |
SE | SEL | |
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Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.9 x 1.0 | 10.9 x 1.0 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
SE | SEL | |
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Trunk Volume (ft) | 16.9 | 16.9 |
SE | SEL | |
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Displacement | 3.0L/182 | 3.0L/182 |
Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 153 @ 5000 | 153 @ 5000 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 185 @ 3950 | 185 @ 3950 |
SE | SEL | |
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Height, Overall (in) | 58.6 | 58.6 |
Length, Overall (in) | 197.7 | 197.7 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Wheelbase (in) | 108.5 | 108.5 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.0 | 73.0 |
SE | SEL | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 18.0 | 18.0 |
SE | SEL | |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.68 | 2.68 |
Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.7 | 39.7 |
SE | SEL | |
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Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent |
Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
SE | SEL | |
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Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 |
Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 |
SE | SEL | |
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Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
SE | SEL | |
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Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 |
Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.3 | 57.3 |
Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Volume (ft) | 103.9 | 103.9 |
Second Head Room (in) | 38.1 | 38.1 |
Second Leg Room (in) | 38.3 | 38.3 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.6 | 56.6 |
SE | SEL | |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3306 | 3313 |
Personal safety system-inc: electronic crash severity sensor, driver seat position sensor, restraint control module, passenger weight sensor |
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage air bags w/passenger air bag disable indicator |
Driver/front passenger safety belts-inc: belt pretensioners, height adjustable D-rings, outboard safety belt usage sensor |
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System on rear outboard seat locations |
Child safety rear door locks |
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact |
Emergency inside trunk release |
Side door high strength intrusion beams |
Front/rear crumple zones |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:         Passenger:           Side crash ratings: Driver:       Rear Passenger:       Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:         The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |