The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Taurus · 2005
2005 Ford Taurus. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 65,000 and 110,900 miles. Median 90,000, from 701 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control | 93,500 | 71,000–118,300 | 484 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 84,000 | 62,100–101,000 | 116 |
| Engine | 107,000 | 78,800–127,500 | 61 |
| Engine | 72,000 | 52,900–97,500 | 37 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 101,500 | 83,200–120,100 | 28 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 23% |
| Airbags | 21% |
| Visibility | 16% |
| Electrical | 10% |
| Engine | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 774 | 40 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
16E026000 Apr 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Pads
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 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 shi
Risk. 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 investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Stuck throttle | 2012 | 2012 |
| Closed | Engine stalling ffv | 2006 | 2007 |
Manufacturer communications 31
Ford filed 31 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle
- 4f50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732
- Dtcs p0760 and p0763-4f50n transaxle-vehicles built before 3/15/2005
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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