What kind of engine is in a Ford 500?
The Ford Five Hundred is powered by a 3.0-liter Duratec V6 engine.
Produced for the 2005–2007 model years, the Five Hundred uses Ford's Duratec 30 V6, a naturally aspirated gasoline engine that delivers roughly 203 horsepower and about 207 lb-ft of torque, typically paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Engine type and design
The Duratec 30 V6 is a DOHC (dual overhead cam) V6 that is part of Ford's Duratec family. It uses a 3.0-liter displacement and a sequential port fuel injection system. It was designed to offer a balance of smooth power delivery and efficiency for the Five Hundred's front-wheel-drive platform.
Key specifications include:
- Displacement: 3.0 liters
- Configuration: V6, DOHC, 24 valves
- Fuel system: Sequential port fuel injection
- Power: approximately 203 horsepower (model-year dependent)
- Torque: approximately 207 lb-ft
- Transmission: typically a 6-speed automatic
Before listing, here are the core technical details that define the engine.
Notes: The engine was standard across the Five Hundred's production years (2005–2007) with limited changes during that period. There were no factory engine options beyond the 3.0-liter Duratec V6 for this model.
Additional context
In common usage and repair references, this engine may be labeled as Duratec 30, Duratec 30 V6, or simply a 3.0L V6. It is distinct from higher-performance or alternative powertrains used in other Ford models of the era.
Summary
In short, the Ford Five Hundred relies on a 3.0-liter Duratec V6 (Duratec 30) engine — a naturally aspirated, 24-valve DOHC V6 that delivers about 203 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission for the 2005–2007 period.
