2005 Ford Taurus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Ford Taurus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Ford Taurus.

Most common 2005 Ford Taurus problems

Problem areas named in the 774 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	541
Power Train	124
Engine	68
Engine And Engine Cooling	40
Electrical System	29
Fuel/Propulsion System	29
Air Bags	28
Service Brakes	26
Unknown Or Other	25
Structure	22

What owners report

2023-10-03, Engine
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 pedal and it went straight to the floor. So I came to the stop light and kept my foot on the brake. When the light turned green and I had let go of the brakes. My car was accelerating on its own. I had to keep pumping the brakes so I wouldn't crash or hurt anyone. I managed to pull into a mechanic's shop and asked for help. The mechanic told me that it was my cruise control and that it wasn't disengaging. So he had to disconnect it from my car.

2022-10-04, Vehicle Speed Control
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 step on the break extremely hard to come to a stop, and car will still be doing around 40mph when at a complete stop or light. The check engine light has been on, and I have taken it to a mechanic twice, one of the times he had it for a month trying to figure out what that light is about, checking everything possible, but I am not sure if that light has anything to do with the accelerator.

2022-02-10, Unknown Or Other
On December 10, 2020 I acquired tis particular automobile. In the calendar year following, I have been advised of and experience "sudden acceleration" and other anomalies . I have found further oil pan plug bolt, and today 02/10/2022 the Complaint of other owners. Particularly airbag sudden inflation and brake shift Interlock and no airbag operation. This is presumed to be a collision sensor relationship. I am in the process of restoration and replacement of the affected components. I have difficulty in data and trouble shoot information on the website and brand dealership. (Napa, Adv.auto parts, auto zone, orielly, salvage yards. I have spent $163.50 at Ford dealer charged me. I spent

2021-08-03, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently from 45 mph to 65 mph. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was not being depressed during the failure. The brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle to a stop. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected under the hood. The contact noticed that the cruise control cable was jammed up into the accelerator cable which caused the accelerator cable to open. The contact moved the cruise control cable back into the correct position and drove back to their residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure

2021-03-28, Unknown Or Other
DESIGN FLAW - STATION WAGON REAR TAILGATE OPENING LEVER AND ROD TO LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.

2005 Ford Taurus questions

Does the 2005 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Ford Taurus at this time.

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

Based on 774 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (541), Power Train (124), Engine (68).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford Taurus has been fixed?

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