2005 Ford Taurus SE
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- Photo: Ford Taurus SE, Front Left, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Taurus on 9th Street NW (50970241461) by Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Ford Taurus SE, rear 2.18.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Ford Taurus SE interior by Morn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Ford Taurus SE is a 153-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,885 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 153 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3950 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Taurus measures 197.6 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,306 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,885 ($36,419 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 153 hp @ 4,900 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.6 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2005 Ford Taurus SE with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2005 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford TAURUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 1, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Consequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign 16E026000
774 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Ford TAURUS
Owner Complaints
774 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford TAURUS (40 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 19 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 529 |
| Power Train | 123 |
| Engine | 68 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 40 |
| Service Brakes | 36 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 FORD TAURUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.