MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Taurus

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Ford Taurus
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
774
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

70% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 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: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2005 774 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 584 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 271 complaints 2016: 81 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1991 1992: 694 complaints 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1994 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2005 774 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2009 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 584 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 271 complaints 2015 2016: 81 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1986 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1990 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1994 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1996 1997: 770 complaints 1998: 545 complaints 1998 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2005 774 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 79 complaints 2012 2013: 584 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2014 2015: 271 complaints 2016: 81 complaints 2016 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints

2005: 774 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986104
1987259
1988341
1989570
1990392
1991659
1992694
19931,565
1994931
19951,208
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001,195
20011,037
20021,426
20031,223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010204
2011187
201279
2013584
2014229
2015271
201681
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% · 541 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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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, 2019-09-28

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, 2012-03-30

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, 2012-03-13

Power train

16% · 124 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

9% · 68 reports
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Engine and engine cooling

5% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

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Service brakes

5% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-05-07

Also filed under Air bags

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. ▮
    2005Complaint volume 774 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2006-12-04Defect petitionClosed 2007-12-28 Engine stalling ffv
  3. I
    2012-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-10-22 Stuck throttle
  4. R
    2016-05-26Service brakes, hydraulic16E026000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 541 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 124 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 68 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16E026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.