2005 Ford Taurus Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Ford Taurus, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (21% of reports).
- 123power train complaints
- 84,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 26 of 123 complaints (21%)
- Put neutral: mentioned in 7 of 123 complaints (6%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 7 of 123 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2005 Ford Taurus at $2,850, and half of them between $2,000 and $3,400.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 116 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Taurus power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% | 67,500 |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% | 56,965 |
| 2015 Taurus | 18 | 6% | 9,800 |
| 2014 Taurus | 12 | 5% | 89,555 |
| 2013 Taurus | 44 | 8% | 72,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 5,012 |
| 2011 Taurus | 18 | 10% | 45,500 |
| 2010 Taurus | 36 | 18% | 13,431 |
| 2009 Taurus | 5 | 8% | 21,050 |
| 2008 Taurus | 44 | 25% | 81,500 |
| 2007 Taurus | 16 | 11% | 61,700 |
| 2006 Taurus | 32 | 10% | 87,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 123 | 16% | 84,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 72 | 19% | 104,500 |
| 2003 Taurus | 316 | 26% | 86,753 |
| 2002 Taurus | 39 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 58 | 6% | 86,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 99 | 8% | 53,844 |
| 1999 Taurus | 91 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 69 | 13% | 94,500 |
| 1997 Taurus | 214 | 28% | 72,000 |
| 1996 Taurus | 182 | 22% | 97,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 394 | 33% | 91,400 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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 drove to a friends house and had no problems at all was there for about an hour or so and when i started the car and put it in drive it wouldn't move the car is on a side street in the city
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. When the vehicle was started, the rpms increased and the fuel cap and check engine warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, it lunged forward. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS ENGAGED IN PARK; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE INCREASED TO HIGH AND THE CRUISE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Ford Tauruss have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Ford Taurus (16% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2005 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,850 (half paid between $2,000 and $3,400), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 26 of 123 complaints, followed by “put neutral” (7).
Other 2005 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2005 Ford Taurus problems or power train problems across all Taurus years.