2005 FORD TAURUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,005

Owner Complaints

62 Crashes 13 Fires 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 FORD TAURUS

The 2005 FORD TAURUS has received a total of 1,005 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (513 complaints), Power Train (75 complaints), and Engine (68 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 FORD TAURUS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 FORD TAURUS, potentially affecting up to 49,635 vehicles.

Recall 16E026000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

| 49,635 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 FORD TAURUS

1,005 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD TAURUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 513 17 Crashes 1 Fire 8 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 75 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 68 1 Crash 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 44 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 33 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 29 1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 26 6 Crashes
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 25 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 23 1 Crash 4 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 17 10 Crashes 12 Injuries 1 Death
Structurebody
Complaints: 13 4 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 10
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7
Steering
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 7
Structure
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11547998 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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.
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.
#11547998 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
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.
#11487791 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
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.
#11451326 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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 $269.70 at the American automobile association. No repairs have taken place by these people who have been advised that the manufacturer of the vehicle is alerts for further information and details of the job description and replacement parts for airbags components and sensors and clockspring set. I have been advised to contact the seller and demand replacement at no cost to me. To top it all off, Mercury and Ford plants keep duping each other and me for more money on a known defective product and vehicle.A Holdover surplus of one brand to another brand. These being as 2004 Mercury Sable airbag module and 2005 Ford Taurus airbags components and sensors and clockspring and sudden acceleration by cruise control modules and defects. Help please. Truth and reliable information on cost and parts source. Parts source and retailers. Thank you very much. Loyal to the end of living. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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Safety Rating for the 2005 FORD TAURUS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FORD TAURUS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FORD TAURUS

Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FORD TAURUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0607 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES WITH HARD START WHEN OPERATING ON E85 FUEL, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB

052218 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SPARK KNOCK, HESITATION ABOVE 3000 RPM, LOSS OF POWER, MISFIRE, AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO DETONATION AND PRE-IGNITION - 3.0L-2V VULCAN GAS/FFV. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FORD TAURUS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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