2005 Ford Mustang

Every inch of The 2005 Mustang is new.

Advanced MacPherson struts and a three-link live axle with Panhard rod, Mustang boasts an overall ride sophistication unmatched by any of its ancestors.

Better-breathing 300-horsepower, 24-valve MOD V-8 or 200-horsepower SOHC V-6 engine.

A stout safety cage, Ford’s Personal Safety System™ with passenger weight-sensing technology, available side air bags and a front structure designed for demanding offset impacts.

The most affordable 300-horsepower car made today for under $20,000.

Because of its all-aluminum construction, Mustang’s MOD V-8  weighs 75 pounds less than a comparable cast-iron design and stokes up 40 more horsepower than the 2004 engine. That’s over 50% more power than delivered by the small-block 289-cubic-inch V-8 found under the hood of the classic 1964 1/2 model.

Electronic throttle control, faster engine management controls and the new three-valve cylinder heads with variable camshaft timing all contribute to this impressive output.

The three-valve heads with VCT allowed engine designers to use a higher compression ratio with regular 87-octane gasoline to maximize the energy used by every drop of fuel. Intake runners with active charge motion control valves also shape each combustion event for strong, low-end torque and maximum high-rpm power.

The 2005 Mustang V-6 is powered by a new 4.0-liter, 60-degree, single-overhead-cam engine, replacing the 3.8-liter 90-degree pushrod engine in the 2004 model. It’s inherently smoother and more compact, provides more power and torque and incorporates many of the advanced technologies used on the V-8.

The 200-horsepower, 235 foot-pound engine – gains of 7 horsepower and 10 foot-pounds – features low-profile heads, a composite intake manifold and a sound quality tuned to match Mustang’s powerful image.

For the first time, Mustang is available with a five-speed automatic transmission. The 5R55S automatic provides a unique combination of off-the-line jump and remarkably good highway fuel economy. A powerful new transmission control computer can communicate with the engine electronics 10 times faster than before and precisely controls shift duration and timing.

 2005 Ford Five Hundred

Available all-wheel drive, currently used by Volvo, delivers power to the wheels, meeting the demands of a tricky situation when you need it most.

Five Hundred’s innovative, self-leveling shocks sense ride height and use energy from the vehicle’s motion to raise the shock to the desired ride level. The system ensures that if the sedan is ever taken off pavement with a fully loaded trunk, it will maintain optimal ride height.

The Five Hundred employs world-class safety innovations to help protect both you and your passengers.

Energy-channeling frame structures help absorb crash forces before they reach the passenger compartment.

Front Structure “Tripod” design channels frontal crash forces upward and downward into a high-strength steel “ring” surrounding the passenger compartment.

The Lateral beam, a system developed by Ford and Volvo engineers, maintains the vehicle's integrity in the event of a side-impact crash for driver and passenger protection.

Two-row safety canopy system with rollover sensor and airbags* provide peace of mind. This system provides protection not only in certain side collisions, but in rollover events as well. Adaptive steering column and collapsible drive shaft to minimize crash forces

 2005 Ford Freestyle

Car-Like Ride and Handling
With a firm suspension, low center of gravity and smooth shifting, Freestyle rides and handles like a car while offering a lot more. Freestyle’s stiff overall body structure and rigid front and rear sub frames help it shrug off road imperfections for a smooth ride.

All-Wheel-Drive System (AWD)
The available electronically controlled AWD system, currently used by Volvo, helps ensure that you'll be more surefooted on the road in a variety of conditions: uneven pavement, potholes, slippery surfaces - anything that compromises traction. Normally, Freestyle operates in an efficient front-wheel-drive mode. Meanwhile, like the vehicle's other electronic components, the controller continuously monitors information to determine whether AWD is needed. It can react within 50 milliseconds to distribute virtually all of the available torque to the rear wheels. You don't have to do a thing.

A Smart Powertrain System
The gearless Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) operates at maximum efficiency. It does this by squeezing the maximum performance from an already efficient engine by keeping it operating at the optimum point for any road load. That combo optimizes performance and fuel economy.

Braking Performance
Braking feel and response are crucial to delivering a confident driving experience. This is achieved by maximizing the size of the brake rotors (possible because of the larger 17-inch wheels); using twin-piston aluminum calipers on the front brakes (a common feature in high performance and sports cars); selecting high-friction brake pad materials (which reduce dust); and fine-tuning the brake system components. Braking performance stays strong over repeated hard stops, and slippery surfaces with a standard anti-lock braking system.

Safety Canopy SystemTM with rollover sensor is a major advancement in Ford occupant safety. This system provides protection not only in certain side collisions, but in rollover events as well. This protection is extended to all three rows of seating.

Side Impact Protection
The lateral beam maintains the vehicle's integrity to help protect you in a side impact collision with a comprehensive system of reinforced steel profiles for added strength. This advanced energy management system, developed by Ford and Volvo engineers, directs the energy of impact away from occupants.