2005 Ford Taurus recalls and problems
No recalls and 774 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Taurus.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Ford Taurus recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Taurus model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 1,426 | 75 | 11 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1,223 | 56 | 12 |
| 2004 | 1 | 375 | 36 | 13 |
| 2005 | 0 | 774 | 40 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 318 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 149 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 175 | 19 | 7 |
Across all years, the 2002 Taurus has the most complaints (1,426). All Ford Taurus years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Ford Taurus as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Taurus?
- Owners have filed 774 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (529 complaints), followed by power train (123).
- How many 2005 Ford Taurus complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 40 of 774 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 28 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 3, 2023.