2005 Ford Taurus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Ford Taurus, and owners have filed 774 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Ford Taurus. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
774 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Ford Taurus have filed 774 complaints with NHTSA; 40 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 28 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,327 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 262 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2023 · Engine
“For a while now I have noticed that intermittently when barely stepping on the accelerator pedal, the car will accelerate but continue to speed up even with my foot off of the accelerator. I have to s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 4, 2022 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Ford Taurus (Taurus Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford Taurus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Taurus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Ford Taurus | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 Ford Taurus | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 Ford Taurus | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford Taurus | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 Ford Taurus | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 Ford Taurus | 8 | 101 |
| 1987 Ford Taurus | 8 | 255 |
| 1988 Ford Taurus | 5 | 333 |
| 1989 Ford Taurus | 5 | 562 |
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 6 | 381 |
| 1991 Ford Taurus | 4 | 649 |
| 1992 Ford Taurus | 5 | 681 |
| 1993 Ford Taurus | 6 | 1,557 |
| 1994 Ford Taurus | 4 | 923 |
| 1995 Ford Taurus | 5 | 1,205 |
| 1996 Ford Taurus | 6 | 825 |
| 1997 Ford Taurus | 3 | 770 |
| 1998 Ford Taurus | 2 | 545 |
| 1999 Ford Taurus | 5 | 874 |
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 8 | 1,195 |
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 9 | 1,037 |
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 3 | 1,426 |
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 3 | 1,223 |
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 1 | 375 |
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 0 | 774 |
| 2006 Ford Taurus | 2 | 318 |
| 2007 Ford Taurus | 0 | 149 |
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 1 | 175 |
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 0 | 64 |
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 3 | 204 |
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 4 | 187 |
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 5 | 79 |
| 2013 Ford Taurus | 9 | 584 |
| 2014 Ford Taurus | 5 | 229 |
| 2015 Ford Taurus | 6 | 277 |
| 2016 Ford Taurus | 4 | 81 |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 4 | 44 |
| 2018 Ford Taurus | 4 | 50 |
| 2019 Ford Taurus | 2 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2005 Ford Taurus
How do I know if my 2005 Ford Taurus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.