Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was rear ended at the intersection of howard ave, and kinnickinnic ave. The light was green there were 2 vehicles ahead of me not moving forward. My car was stationary with brakes applied than as I look up in my rear view mirror a Ford f150 rear ended me. (red and gray) I reported the claim to my insurance and his. I also contacted the st francis police to but they told me to file a claim here.
On October 25, 2013 I was driving down the highway, the accelerator took off on its own (it was like someone else was pushing the gas peddle) and I lost control of the vehicle. I hit the fence, then the car turned hit the tree until the car came to a stop. My whole driver side is pushed in, my windshield is cracked, the trunk flee up, my rear view mirror, the outside mirror, and head light is off. The hood is bent and the engine was on the ground. Known of the tires were flat. The air bags never deployed. I hit my face and chin on the stirring wheel. My ribs are bruised and my face is swollen. I chipped my tooth on the wheel. My baby was in the back seat, the inside seats fell down. She was not hurt thank god nothing major happen to us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that during rainy weather conditions, water entered the vehicle through the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
I have a 2005 Taurus with 75,000 miles on it. The body looks almost like new. Inside is clean. Ive had no problems with this car. Was bought new. Went for inspection, car failed. Frame rusted out. Was told not safe to drive. Cant afford another car at this time. This one should have lasted four or five years longer. Will Ford fix this?
My husband was driving our 2005 Ford Taurus with the air conditioner on high, he heard a pop and then saw flames coming out of the engine. He was able to get out of the vehicle and call the fire dept. The car went up in flames. The mechanic said the fire started in the air conditioner. The car is a total loss.
I was trying to park the vehicle but when I hit the brakes, it accellorated, then I put it in reverse and it went about 50mph backwards causing me to crash into 2 parked vehicles. It stopped when I put on the emergency brake.
Driving in a neighborhood at 30mph, while going up a steep hill car suddenly accelerated, attempt to brake was unsuccessful, put in neutral and shut off ignition causing car to go back down hill into a building.
On 01/03/13 temperature outside was in the single & lower teens. I entered my 2005 Ford Taurus closed the driver side door it was frozen. I then let car run for 40 minutes blowing heat directly on interior driver door, I then tried passenger door seem to be OK. When driver side door became unfrozen I drove off, the passenger front door flew open, I pulled the car off the road, I tried to close door, still frozen. After 1 hour of warm up both doors finally closed. If I had a passenger on this occurring date they could have been ejected from front passenger side, due to frozen door latches. This problem occurs every time during cold weather. On 01/04/12 let car run to warm front interior doors to thaw out latches, exit car the door latches locked, car was running, keys inside, could not enter car, got extra car key to enter car to shut engine off, this should not have occurred. …
My 2005 Ford Taurus has been a headache since day one. Today on my way to work the car suddenly accelerated and applying the brakes was a challenge as I almost couldn't stop when pulling over for safety. Prior to this, over $2000 for a new engine, another $900 for a new transmission, another $250 for a power steering pump, and daily issues like the door not latching and me trying to hold driver's door shut while driving at the same time, and then having to tie a rope across the front seat to the passenger door. Also, the daytime running lights turn on on their own at any given time and drain the battery. This car is a piece of crap. If you buy this kind or car, make sure you have aaa too.
2005 Ford Taurus se cleaned and inspected. Right front passenger side carpeting found wet with mold underneath floor-mat. Interior carpeting pulled back revealed thoroughly soaked carpeting and carpet mat/insulation. Insulation destroyed from the water and mold. Floorboards found to be solid and in good condition. Minor surface rust appearing on floorboards from the excessive moisture trapped under the carpeting. Water source found to be entering the cabin at the firewall where the ac evaporator drain tube exits the vehicle. Evaporator drain does not appear clogged. This is a known issue with the Ford Taurus from model years 1995-2007. Recommend recall.
Body complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2005 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the body & structure of the 2005 Ford Taurus, 3% of the model year's 774 complaints. The component named most often is body (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Ford Taurus body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2005 Ford Taurus. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford Taurus body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.