2005
Ford Taurus

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$21,200
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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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  • By richard from wpg man canada
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2022

    faulty transmission

    i have 2005 taurus very good car dependable , only thing u have to be gentle with is the transmission , i went to install a rear hitch . they won t they say the transmission is built for towing , other wise no other problem to speak off
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Eddy from Beverly Hills, Michigan
    Used to own this car
    March 15, 2022

    Not bad car for the price.

    Had this car for 230k miles with transmission rebuilt at 130k miles, starter replaced at 200k Generally dependable car with not many issues beyond typical consumables (oil, filter, tires).
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Cfun55 from Oakland, CA
    Used to own this car
    September 21, 2020

    Best car I've owned

    Was a previous rental. Owned it almost 10 years, never had a problem. Good power, comfortable, lots of room. Be aware these tend to have transmission issues, but this one didn't. Change fluids often, and you should have no problems for many more years.
    • 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 Manny from Evansville
    Owns this car
    September 19, 2020

    I truly love it but I have to sell it.

    Very satisfied driving it. It is very comfortable and I always took care of by having it checked regularly. It is very well Maintained. I would highly recommended.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By South Detroit Man from Belleville, MI
    Owns this car
    January 5, 2020

    Sound, reliable car. Gets you there. I like it.

    Meets all my needs. Beware of blind spot on passenger side. You might hit a police car. That is, if you are short like me. Understated but dependable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Edward500 from Albany,OR
    Owns this car
    November 24, 2019

    Great Running Vehicle. Excellent Gas Mileage.

    Great Running Vehicle. Good On Gas Mileage. Plenty Of Room. Good Looking Interior And Exterior. Tires Are In Excellent Condition. Great For Long Distance Traveling.
    • 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 Jay from Licking county, Ohio
    Used to own this car
    October 1, 2019

    An economical car to own.

    This was a great family car in it's time. It was reliable, had excellent to good gas milage over it's lifespan, and was just all-around easy to drive. I just had the basic features, & it served its purpose, nothing extraordinarily fancy about it. I bought the Taurus when it was 3 yrs old, & had it for 11 yrs. This was probably beyond it's normal lifespan, as the transmission failed a yr & half before I sold it & got something newer. It was a great car that had a good life!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dip max from wilkes barre
    Owns this car
    September 27, 2019

    Good car. Even after high mileage still runs.

    Good overall car. Very low gas mileage though. 110846 on mile meter and only get 14.5 mpg city.new air filter gas pump, flex fuel sensor. Slash sensor did all I could to fix only went up 1 mpg . Fast for the car it is. 3.0 v6 Vulcan beat a hemi in a drag so it's fast for a granny car interrior could be better but it's a 05 what can you expect. Great first car and even better last car. Just need to put gas in it every other day
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By John B from Salt lake City
    Owns this car
    August 2, 2019

    Most reliable car I have owned.

    This car met all of my needs. I has plenty of legroom in the front and back. The ride is great compared to other cars I tested.
    • 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 EricJHam from Atlanta, GA.
    Owns this car
    July 13, 2019

    best money ever spent

    The taurus is the best bang for your buck. You can spend minimal $$ on these cars and they will outlast most cars people spend 20x more for.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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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.

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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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