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2005 Ford Taurus Wagon FFV

The 2005 Ford Taurus Wagon FFV is a 3.0-liter wagon with an automatic 4-spd and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular or E85

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2005 Ford Taurus 4-DR.
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

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control529
Power Train123
Engine68
Engine And Engine Cooling40
Service Brakes36
Fuel/Propulsion System29
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 3, 2023 · Vehicle Speed Control, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance
“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…”
Oct 4, 2022 · 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…”
Feb 10, 2022 · 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…”
Aug 3, 2021 · 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…”
Mar 28, 2021 · Unknown Or Other
“DESIGN FLAW - STATION WAGON REAR TAILGATE OPENING LEVER AND ROD TO LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.”

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.

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