2005 Ford Taurus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 774 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Taurus. That ranks 8th out of 25 Taurus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (529 complaints, 68%), typically at around 94,197 miles. Complaints mention 40 crashes, 10 fires, 28 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 774owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 40complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Taurus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 529 | 68% | 94,197 | “control cable” (19%) | $420 |
| Power Train problems | 123 | 16% | 84,000 | “torque converter” (21%) | $2,850 |
| Engine problems | 68 | 9% | 107,000 | “cruise control cable” (18%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 5% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 4% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 28 | 4% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 3% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 25 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 3% | 89,542 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 1% | 35,650 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 1% | 77,982 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 1% | 79,140 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 1% | 97,025 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | 19,878 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 60,010 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 1,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Taurus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Ford Taurus.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stuck throttle (PE12005) — opened Mar 7, 2012, closed Oct 22, 2012.
- Engine stalling ffv (DP06005) — opened Dec 4, 2006, closed Dec 28, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was on my way to work. When I came to the stop sign to turn on the main road. I felt my car jerk. I thought it was weird and kept driving anyways. Then I noticed the resistance was gone from the gas pedal and it went straight to the floor. So I came to the stop light and kept my foot on the…
For a while now I have noticed that intermittently when barely stepping on the accelerator pedal, the car will accelerate but continue to speed up even with my foot off of the accelerator. I have to step on the break extremely hard to come to a stop, and car will still be doing around 40mph when at…
On December 10, 2020 I acquired tis particular automobile. In the calendar year following, I have been advised of and experience "sudden acceleration" and other anomalies . I have found further oil pan plug bolt, and today 02/10/2022 the Complaint of other owners. Particularly airbag sudden…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently from 45 mph to 65 mph. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was not being depressed during the failure. The brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle to a stop. The contact…
Design flaw - station wagon rear tailgate opening lever and rod to lock is inoperative.
Other Ford Taurus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 18 | 2 |
| 2018 Taurus | 50 | 4 |
| 2017 Taurus | 44 | 4 |
| 2016 Taurus | 83 | 4 |
| 2015 Taurus | 279 | 6 |
| 2014 Taurus | 229 | 5 |
| 2013 Taurus | 585 | 9 |
| 2012 Taurus | 79 | 5 |
| 2011 Taurus | 187 | 4 |
| 2010 Taurus | 204 | 3 |
| 2009 Taurus | 64 | 0 |
| 2008 Taurus | 175 | 1 |
| 2007 Taurus | 149 | 0 |
| 2006 Taurus | 318 | 2 |
| 2005 | 774 | 0 |
| 2004 Taurus | 375 | 1 |
| 2003 Taurus | 1,223 | 3 |
| 2002 Taurus | 1,426 | 3 |
| 2001 Taurus | 1,037 | 9 |
| 2000 Taurus | 1,195 | 8 |
| 1999 Taurus | 874 | 5 |
| 1998 Taurus | 545 | 2 |
| 1997 Taurus | 770 | 3 |
| 1996 Taurus | 825 | 6 |
| 1995 Taurus | 1,205 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, engine problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 529 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Taurus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Ford Taurus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.