2005
Ford Taurus

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$22,555
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn SE
    Starts at
    $21,200
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,555
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SEL
    Starts at
    $23,130
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn SEL *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $23,545
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of two 3.0-liter V-6s
Sedan and wagon body styles
Four-speed automatic
Optional side-impact airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Performance with the 201-hp V-6
Interior space
Seat comfort
Overall value

The bad

Handling
Visibility
Poor resale value
Aging design
ABS not standard
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Ford Taurus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 62 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 3.9
Performance 4.0
Value 4.4
Exterior 3.8
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

By JS from Newton NJ
Owns this car
February 23, 2024

excellent car

just bought mine in 2023 one owner garage kept since new 54000 miles looks and drives like new highly recommend it .have a 97 Sable wagon also with 340000 miles on it
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Tammy from Franklin Ohio
Owns this car
October 21, 2022

Major problems with transmission,

If I could give zero ratings I would this is the worst most unsafe unreliable money pit of a car I've ever owned 2005 Ford Taurus 97148 original miles problems with shifting. It's unsafe to drive.Im a single mother I've had to cancel my son last 2 Diabetes clinic app. Because the Ford Taurus is not reliable and I think Ford Motor company should do the repairs for free there was a recall
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 1.0
Interior 1.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 1.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Ford Taurus?

The 2005 Ford Taurus is available in 2 trim levels:

  • SE (2 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Ford Taurus?

The 2005 Ford Taurus offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2005 Ford Taurus?

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Is the 2005 Ford Taurus reliable?

The 2005 Ford Taurus has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Ford Taurus owners.

Is the 2005 Ford Taurus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Ford Taurus. 90.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 62 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 3.8
  • Reliability: 4.4

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