2005 Ford Taurus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 5%of 774 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 774 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission went out on my 2005 Ford Taurus sel. There is less than 65,000 miles on this car. The manufacturer should issue a recall on the transmission of this model year. Transmission issues are the number one complaint on all the websites I visited. I now have to pay $3,000+ to fix the transmission on a car worth $7,500 - this is not a good quality vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10424365, filed 2011-09, 65,000 miles“When it is cold (30 or below degrees) the engines dies right after you start it. I was going 60 MPH on the interstate when the engine just died. I have been trying to get this problem fixed since dec. 2009, my machanic cannot see to fix the problem. He keeps replacing parts, but, appartently not the right one.”
NHTSA complaint #10307474, filed 2010-02, 195,000 miles“I was pulling into a gas station and starting to slow down, but the car kept accelerating. I applied the brakes and put the car in park, but the engine was racing. I pushed down on the gas pedal very hard several times before the car stopped the excessive acceleration. Another time I was driving on the freeway at about 60 MPH and the car started to accelerate, but I also pushed down very hard several times before the acceleration stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10453210, filed 2012-03, 100,000 miles“I just recently purchased a 2005 Ford Taurus and it was running fine for like 2 days. Then the cruise stopped working a few days later the accelerator began to stick. I was going about 30 and suddenly the car began to take off on its own and I nearly hit the car in front of me. I had to steer off the road and pressing the brakes was very hard. This seems to be a trend for the car and is extremely dangerous!! Someone should not have to die for this to be recalled!!”
NHTSA complaint #10425538, filed 2011-09, 81,600 miles“My 2005 Taurus kept over heating and couldn't find a leak any where. I kept filling it with water and always kept an eye on it. When the head gasket finally failed my extended warranty refused to pay for the work that needed to be done. Cna is the warranty company. They say it is my fault because I used the wrong fluids (which was water) in the radiator and I used stop leak (which I did not and never would use).”
NHTSA complaint #10192092, filed 2007-05, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10021460Apr 27, 20073.0l 4v - mil on - with multiple coil dtc codes.
- 10019382Jan 1, 2006Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only.
- 10018749Nov 14, 2005Spark 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.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10016815Oct 11, 2005Various driveability conditions-3.0l 2v and flex fuel engine.
- 10017916May 1, 2005Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating.
- 10017886Apr 1, 2005No start/hard start/rough running during cold weather - incorrect seasonal fuel blend.
- 10012942Feb 7, 2005Hard start, excessive oil pressure, oil leaks at oil filter o-ring on 3.0l 2v engines build dates 9/27/2004 and 9/28/2004 only.
- 10013397Dec 31, 2004Acceleration pedal vibration. *eh updates.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 18 | 28% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 15% |
| 2006 | 19 | 6% |
| 2005 | 40 | 5% |
| 2004 | 19 | 5% |
| 2003 | 67 | 5% |
| 2002 | 53 | 4% |
| 2001 | 60 | 6% |
| 2000 | 103 | 9% |
| 1999 | 81 | 9% |
| 1998 | 62 | 11% |
| 1997 | 145 | 19% |
| 1996 | 214 | 26% |
| 1995 | 352 | 29% |
| 1994 | 289 | 31% |
| 1993 | 638 | 41% |
| 1992 | 217 | 32% |
| 1991 | 116 | 18% |
| 1990 | 78 | 20% |
| 1989 | 97 | 17% |
| 1988 | 67 | 20% |
| 1987 | 40 | 16% |
| 1986 | 22 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Taurus
529 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
123 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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