2005 Ford Taurus Engine Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2005 Ford Taurus, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 107,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control cable” (18% of reports).
- 68engine complaints
- 107,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control cable: mentioned in 12 of 68 complaints (18%)
- Put neutral: mentioned in 11 of 68 complaints (16%)
- Engine revved: mentioned in 10 of 68 complaints (15%)
- Off gas pedal: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Taurus engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Taurus | 3 | 6% | 993 |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% | 26,400 |
| 2016 Taurus | 12 | 14% | 45,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 33 | 12% | 42,860 |
| 2014 Taurus | 16 | 7% | 81,289 |
| 2013 Taurus | 70 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 11 | 14% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 40 | 21% | 80,950 |
| 2010 Taurus | 37 | 18% | 68,000 |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% | 80,600 |
| 2008 Taurus | 20 | 11% | 85,099 |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 24 | 8% | 113,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 68 | 9% | 107,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 25 | 7% | 106,100 |
| 2003 Taurus | 23 | 2% | 95,423 |
| 2002 Taurus | 9 | 1% | 126,650 |
| 2001 Taurus | 6 | 1% | 101,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 5 | 0% | 103,635 |
| 1999 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 174,500 |
| 1998 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 156,750 |
| 1997 Taurus | 5 | 1% | 153,000 |
| 1996 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 95,000 |
| 1995 Taurus | 3 | 0% | 101,784 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2005 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
My car will accelerate on its own without me pressing the gas. This happens at least 4 times a week while i am driving and happens when i am driving between 20 and 50 mph. I can make the engine rev/acceleration stop by quickly tapping on the gas pedal. I have had the cruise control disconnected…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Ford Tauruss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about engine for the 2005 Ford Taurus (9% of the 774 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Taurus engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 107,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2005 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control cable”, in 12 of 68 complaints, followed by “put neutral” (11).
Other 2005 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2005 Ford Taurus problems or engine problems across all Taurus years.