Complaints
1,005
Crashes
62
Fires
13
Injuries
40
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1513 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:99,612 mi
Crash-related:17
Fires:1
#275 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:94,579 mi
Crash-related:3
#368 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:110,395 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 513 | 17 | 1 | 99,612 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 75 | 3 | — | 94,579 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 68 | 1 | 1 | 110,395 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 44 | — | 1 | 68,258 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 33 | 1 | — | 79,526 mi | |
| Fuel System | 29 | 1 | — | 103,844 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | 6 | — | 111,453 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 1 | 4 | 90,507 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 10 | — | 91,950 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 4 | 1 | 107,098 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 11 | 1 | — | 114,257 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 10 | — | — | 68,157 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 98,603 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 4 | — | 43,898 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 84,542 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 2 | — | 82,480 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 7 | — | — | 120,280 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 54,498 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 1 | 44,645 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
513
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,612
Transmission / Drivetrain
75
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,579
Engine Problems
68
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,395
Automatic Transmission
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,258
Engine & Cooling
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,526
Fuel System
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,844
Brakes
26
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,453
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
90,507
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,950
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,098
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,257
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,157
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,603
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,898
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,542
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,480
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,280
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,498
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,645
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Ford Taurus has 1,005 NHTSA complaints, 62 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 513 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (513 complaints, avg 99,612 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (75 complaints, avg 94,579 mi); Engine Problems (68 complaints, avg 110,395 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,670 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Ford Taurus include 62 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 40 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Ford Taurus?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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