2005 Ford Taurus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 774 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 774 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 2/10/07 the local temperature was in the teens. I entered my 2005 Ford Taurus without incident, put on my safety belt, started it and began to drive. Upon beginning a right turn my drivers side door flew open - the latching mechanism had frozen open. Fortunately there were no injuries or damage to any vehicles, but it could have easily been otherwise. I believe this is a common Ford problem because the very same problem plagued a 1996 windstar I used to own.”
NHTSA complaint #10217617, filed 2008-02, 87,000 miles“2005 Ford Taurus sedan - rear truck will release while vehicle is in motion. We bought the used vehicle in the summer of 2009, on at least six occasions, the rear truck lid opened while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle is equipped with an internal release button, a remote release button and an internal safety release string. On each occasion neither button were activated. No clicking sound was heard on each occasion. The Ford dealership had not received any reports of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303382, filed 2010-01, 62,000 miles“When it is cold out and you try to close the drivers door it will not latch. This has happened several times over the past month. The danger in this is that if you do not realize that the door did not latch when you closed it then it could open while you are driving it. I have 2 Ford Taurus's from this same year. My other one had the same problem and the latch ended up being replaced in that one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670874, filed 2015-01“Dt: the consumers 2005 Ford Taurus does not have a keyless entry system. The only way to get into the vehicle is with the key lock, on the driver's side of the vehicle. The consumer was not aware of this when the vehicle was purchased. The consumers are concerned because of their grandchild. Updated 11/2/2005 -”
NHTSA complaint #10138408, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
- 10018738Nov 14, 2005Power lock concerns - service tip.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 7 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Taurus
529 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
123 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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