MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Taurus

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Ford Taurus
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Taurus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1987 1988: 341 complaints 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1195 complaints 2001: 1037 complaints 2002: 1426 complaints 2002 2003: 1223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2005 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 78 complaints 2012 2013: 583 complaints 2014: 228 complaints 2015: 267 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2019
2005: 774 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986104
1987259
1988341
1989570
1990392
1991659
1992694
19931565
1994931
19951208
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001195
20011037
20021426
20031223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010204
2011187
201278
2013583
2014228
2015267
201679
201744
201847
201915

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 70%

70% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 541 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE BY ITSELF THE BRAKES WERE NOT ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING IT AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR THE ACCELERATOR OR THE GRPM WAS OVER 3000 I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OFF OF...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190928

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND JUMPED OVER A RAISED CURB, SMASHING INTO THE WALL OF THE U.S. POST OFFICE IN DEPERE, WI. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS $2100 IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120330

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BOARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120313

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 124 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180507

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 774
I 20061204 — DP (closed 20071228)

ENGINE STALLING FFV

I 20120307 — PE (closed 20121022)

Stuck throttle

R 20160526 — service brakes, hydraulic

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598,...

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

Campaign 16E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (541 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (124 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16E026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 2002 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Taurus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Taurus is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Taurus?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Taurus have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.