2005 Ford Taurus
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Ford Taurus. Newest first.
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Owner complaints
774 complaints40 involved a crash10 involved a fire28 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control · Vehicle speed control
I was on my way to work. When I came to the stop sign to turn on the main road. I felt my car jerk. I thought it was weird and kept driving anyways. Then I noticed the resistance was gone from the gas pedal and it went straight to the floor. So I came to the stop light and kept my foot on the…
I was on my way to work. When I came to the stop sign to turn on the main road. I felt my car jerk. I thought it was weird and kept driving anyways. Then I noticed the resistance was gone from the gas pedal and it went straight to the floor. So I came to the stop light and kept my foot on the brake. When the light turned green and I had let go of the brakes. My car was accelerating on its own. I had to keep pumping the brakes so I wouldn't crash or hurt anyone. I managed to pull into a mechanic's shop and asked for help. The mechanic told me that it was my cruise control and that it wasn't disengaging. So he had to disconnect it from my car.
- Vehicle speed control
For a while now I have noticed that intermittently when barely stepping on the accelerator pedal, the car will accelerate but continue to speed up even with my foot off of the accelerator. I have to step on the break extremely hard to come to a stop, and car will still be doing around 40mph when at…
For a while now I have noticed that intermittently when barely stepping on the accelerator pedal, the car will accelerate but continue to speed up even with my foot off of the accelerator. I have to step on the break extremely hard to come to a stop, and car will still be doing around 40mph when at a complete stop or light. The check engine light has been on, and I have taken it to a mechanic twice, one of the times he had it for a month trying to figure out what that light is about, checking everything possible, but I am not sure if that light has anything to do with the accelerator.
- Unknown or other
On December 10, 2020 I acquired tis particular automobile. In the calendar year following, I have been advised of and experience "sudden acceleration" and other anomalies . I have found further oil pan plug bolt, and today 02/10/2022 the Complaint of other owners. Particularly airbag sudden…
On December 10, 2020 I acquired tis particular automobile. In the calendar year following, I have been advised of and experience "sudden acceleration" and other anomalies . I have found further oil pan plug bolt, and today 02/10/2022 the Complaint of other owners. Particularly airbag sudden inflation and brake shift Interlock and no airbag operation. This is presumed to be a collision sensor relationship. I am in the process of restoration and replacement of the affected components. I have difficulty in data and trouble shoot information on the website and brand dealership. (Napa, Adv.auto parts, auto zone, orielly, salvage yards. I have spent $163.50 at Ford dealer charged me. I spent $269.70 at the American automobile association. No repairs have taken place by these people who have been advised that the manufacturer of the vehicle is alerts for further information and details of the job description and replacement parts for airbags components and sensors and clockspring set. I have been advised to contact the seller and demand replacement at no cost to me. To top it all off, Mercury and Ford plants keep duping each other and me for more money on a known defective product and vehicle.A Holdover surplus of one brand to another brand. These being as 2004 Mercury Sable airbag module and 2005 Ford Taurus airbags components and sensors and clockspring and sudden acceleration by cruise control modules and defects. Help please. Truth and reliable information on cost and parts source. Parts source and retailers. Thank you very much. Loyal to the end of living. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently from 45 mph to 65 mph. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was not being depressed during the failure. The brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle to a stop. The contact…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently from 45 mph to 65 mph. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was not being depressed during the failure. The brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle to a stop. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected under the hood. The contact noticed that the cruise control cable was jammed up into the accelerator cable which caused the accelerator cable to open. The contact moved the cruise control cable back into the correct position and drove back to their residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
- Unknown or other
Design flaw - station wagon rear tailgate opening lever and rod to lock IS inoperative.
- Vehicle speed control
Random and sporadic acceleration while driving on a city street.
- Air bags
The car was started then it was being shifted from park to drive, the driver side air bag went off, before getting it in to drive (made it to neutral).this happened in the driveway.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
My car will accelerate on its own without me pressing the gas. this happens at least 4 times a week while I am driving and happens when I am driving between 20 and 50 mph. I can make the engine rev/acceleration stop by quickly tapping on the gas pedal. I have had the cruise control disconnected…
My car will accelerate on its own without me pressing the gas. this happens at least 4 times a week while I am driving and happens when I am driving between 20 and 50 mph. I can make the engine rev/acceleration stop by quickly tapping on the gas pedal. I have had the cruise control disconnected because my mechanic thought this was part of the problem but the random sef-acceleration has continued and seems to be getting more frequent. this has been going on off and on for a few years but has increased in frequency over the past few months.
- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for service at an independent mechanic, while in service with the contact inside the vehicle, the technician asked the contact to shift the gear into reversed to check the rear brake lights. The contact stated…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for service at an independent mechanic, while in service with the contact inside the vehicle, the technician asked the contact to shift the gear into reversed to check the rear brake lights. The contact stated that when she shifted into reversed, the vehicle accelerated in reversed, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brake failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle went through the business front glass door and came to a stop on a street. The contact did not sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact mentioned that she contacted the insurance company for the vehicle and property damage. The vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
- Unknown or other
Started recently, when I start the car the rpms rev way up. Past 3000. While driving I constantly have to ride the break or put it in neutral. I literally can drive miles at 45 mph and never touch the accelerator pedal. It would shoot up past 3000 rpms . This car's going to kill someone. *tr
- Engine · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
[Xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Vehicle speed control
2 times since sept. 2018 the cable under hood to accelerator came off while I was driving making it very difficult to stop. the first time I was driving on a state highway at 60 mph. The most recent I was driving in a subdivision at 10 mph.the rpm's increased drastically. I feel this IS a major…
2 times since sept. 2018 the cable under hood to accelerator came off while I was driving making it very difficult to stop. the first time I was driving on a state highway at 60 mph. The most recent I was driving in a subdivision at 10 mph.the rpm's increased drastically. I feel this IS a major safety issue with this issue and ford needs to fix it. I got this from my elderly mother and I am just thankful it did not happen while she was driving.
- Vehicle speed control
Uncontrolled acceleration and cruise control stopped working the same day. engine accelerates with rpm climbing without any pressure being applied to the gas pedal. the fix for me IS to put into neutral and tap the gas pedal which gets the engine to bring the rpm's back down. this happens when…
Uncontrolled acceleration and cruise control stopped working the same day. engine accelerates with rpm climbing without any pressure being applied to the gas pedal. the fix for me IS to put into neutral and tap the gas pedal which gets the engine to bring the rpm's back down. this happens when driving and in gear usually at less than 50 mph. this has happened everyday for a few weeks. going to bring it in to be repaired at a ford dealership.
- Power train
I drove to a friends house and had no problems at all was there for about an hour or so and when I started the car and put it in drive it wouldn't move the car IS on a side street in the city
- Vehicle speed control
The accelerator IS sticking. When you hit the pedal to speed up, it sticks sometimes. It will not disengage unless you hold the brakes at the same time you tap the gas pedal. it has to be put in park sometimes to disengage. this IS the second 05 taurus I've had and the first one did the same…
The accelerator IS sticking. When you hit the pedal to speed up, it sticks sometimes. It will not disengage unless you hold the brakes at the same time you tap the gas pedal. it has to be put in park sometimes to disengage. this IS the second 05 taurus I've had and the first one did the same exact thing. we just bought this car for a usps mail route. It IS not safe to have this happen on the route. it has over 216000 miles on it. the first taurus had this problem well before the 200,000 mark. I will have to pay to get it fixed, but considering both of my tauruses did the same exact thing, it could be a problem.
- Service brakes · Unknown or other
Drove head on into a ditch the car wouldn't stop.
- Vehicle speed control
As I was driving to work on the highway the car began to accelerate by itself the brakes were not able to slow the car down the brakes were grinding it against the accelerator the accelerator or the grpm was over 3000 I managed to get the car off of the highway was able to pull into a parking lot but the car would not stop and so I wound up having to hit a pole to stop the car
- Structure › Body
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?
- Vehicle speed control
The rpm gauge revs and speedometer gauge needle both begin to rise by themselves. This happens either immediately as the vehicle IS started or 1-5 miles after shifted into 'drive'. The vehicle accelerates by itself. The vehicle continues to accelerate, climbing to higher and higher speeds while the…
The rpm gauge revs and speedometer gauge needle both begin to rise by themselves. This happens either immediately as the vehicle IS started or 1-5 miles after shifted into 'drive'. The vehicle accelerates by itself. The vehicle continues to accelerate, climbing to higher and higher speeds while the car's ignition IS on. The driver just starts the car and without pushing the accelerator pedal, the car begins to accelerate on its own. You must keep your foot on the brake and the car in park while the car IS on. To keep the car from driving on its own when it IS shifted into 'drive' or 'reverse', driver must keep brake pedal firmly pressed. Car IS not drivable in it's current condition because it IS not safe.
- Service brakes
The brakes don't stop the car as they should normally. They take a while to stop the car.
- Vehicle speed control
I was leaving the grocery store and driving down a local road when I realized that I was accelerating without having my foot on the gas pedal. This had happened twice before in the previous few weeks but far less severe. This time I had to keep my foot heavy on the brakes to maintain control.…
I was leaving the grocery store and driving down a local road when I realized that I was accelerating without having my foot on the gas pedal. This had happened twice before in the previous few weeks but far less severe. This time I had to keep my foot heavy on the brakes to maintain control. Fortunately I was near home and managed to get my car home without incident, although I saw that I had suddenly developed a flat on my front left tire. This had been a problem the previous year and when I took it into the shop I was told the cruise control cable was causing the problem. I had the car taken in (may 20, 2019) after the two minor incidents the previous week but the repair shop couldn't find the problem so I took the car back promising to come back if it acted up again.
- Vehicle speed control
The 2005 ford taurus has repeatedly accelerated on its own - 6 experiences with this terrifying experience - each time, my daughter's foot was not on the accelerator but the car was increasing in speed. she had to apply a tremendous amount of pressure on the brake to slow then stop the vehicle.…
The 2005 ford taurus has repeatedly accelerated on its own - 6 experiences with this terrifying experience - each time, my daughter's foot was not on the accelerator but the car was increasing in speed. she had to apply a tremendous amount of pressure on the brake to slow then stop the vehicle. once the taurus was placed in "park", the engine roared horribly - each time exactly the same roar.. again, this problem has happened to the vehicle 6 times - with no answers provided for this problem. each time this has happened, the vehicle was traveling between 35 - 40 mph. This IS my third time reporting the problem. I have not received any answers regarding the problem. there hasn't been further investigation into this dangerous problem. I have found on line that this problem has been presented to other ford taurus owners for their 2005 ford taurus, yet the issue has not been investigated. why isn't this problem being investigated?
- Vehicle speed control
Seems as if the car accelerator get stuck. car slowly begins to increase in speed. When foot IS taken off of the pedal car continues to increase in speed, even when applying the brake. I take a look under the hood and from what I can see there IS a plastic piece connected to the accelerator cable…
Seems as if the car accelerator get stuck. car slowly begins to increase in speed. When foot IS taken off of the pedal car continues to increase in speed, even when applying the brake. I take a look under the hood and from what I can see there IS a plastic piece connected to the accelerator cable the becomes detached from the actual accelerator bracket so to speak. Idk what actual terminology IS. It IS very hard to and get the accelerator out of the stuck position. Only way I have had success with getting the accelerator out of the stuck position IS to very rapidly press pedal to floor and release. Only then it releases from the stuck position.
- Vehicle speed control
"Takara recall" my throttle has been sticking and not releasing and when I throw it in neutral it idles at 4000rpms and only sometimes will it kick down most of the time it kills the engine when it kicks down even while driving down the road going 45mph.
- Vehicle speed control
After driving on the highway the car began to accelerate on its own while trying to come to a complete stop off the exit. The car began to accelerate even more pulling forward although I was pushing down the brakes as hard as I could and the car still drove forward not allowing me to stop until I…
After driving on the highway the car began to accelerate on its own while trying to come to a complete stop off the exit. The car began to accelerate even more pulling forward although I was pushing down the brakes as hard as I could and the car still drove forward not allowing me to stop until I pulled the gear into neutral to allow me to slow down. I almost crashed right into another car because the accelerator would not allow me to brake (with my child in the car as well). It happened again the next day, and IS still a very serious issue. I fear for my life and refuse to drive this car with my children in it as well as the safety of other drivers on the road. This IS an extremely dangerous problem and it needs to be addressed and recalled immediately. Someone IS going to end up seriously hurt or dead because of this severely dangerous issue. Please do something! Also, when putting the car in park the rpm rev's up to 3000/4000 even after turn off the car and restarting it. The car IS currently at 95,280 miles.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Stuck throttle
Preliminary Evaluation (PE)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus vehicles.The speed control cable, throttle body attachment arm…
Preliminary Evaluation (PE)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus vehicles.The speed control cable, throttle body attachment arm (?nail head?) for the speed control cable, cable mounting bracket and cable routing for the MY 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus are common to all MY 2004 through 2006 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles equipped with either the 155 HP 3.0L 2-valve Vulcan engine or the 200 HP 3.0L 4-valve Duratec engine (the ?subject vehicles?). Figures 1 and 2 show the throttle body cam and speed control cable installed and a cable interference condition caused by contact between a detached cable and the ?nail head.?Ford?s assessment of the condition in incident vehicles noted that the interference conditions produced tended to be short in duration as the cable end tended to dislodge itself from the throttle body due to vibration, road loads or engine roll in addition to tapping the acceleration pedal.Ford inspected three incident vehicles and measured maximum throttle openings of 5.8% to 14.9%, resulting in engine speeds ranging from 1600 to 2200 rpm with the transmission selector in Drive.A Ford stack-up analysis of the speed control cable length from the attachment bracket to the throttle body indicated a maximum theoretical throttle opening of 16.4% that could result from the alleged defect. Engineers at the NHTSA Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) inspected an incident vehicle to evaluate throttle positions and engine speeds that could result from the alleged defect and performed brake testing of a vehicle with the throttle stuck at the worst case throttle opening that could result from the condition.The VRTC vehicle inspection noted that, depending on the orientation of the detached cable end, the amount of throttle opening that could result from interference by a detached speed control cable end varied from 4.8% to 11.3%.VRTC brake testing of a MY 2006 Taurus with a Vulcan engine and the throttle held open at 16% found that, even with multiple brake applications, sufficient vacuum was available for the brake booster assist and the brake pedal efforts required to stop the vehicle did not increase significantly from normal operating conditions. ODI?s analysis of 100 complaints related to the alleged defect found that drivers were generally able to free the interference condition or safely brake to a stop without incident.Approximately one-third (32) reported that the stuck throttle condition was corrected with no action or by tapping the accelerator pedal while the vehicle was still moving, another third (34) reported braking to a stop with the vehicle in Drive prior to correcting the condition, and the remaining third (34) reported that the driver responded to the incident by shifting to Neutral before stopping the vehicle.One complaint alleged that stuck-throttle type symptoms caused the vehicle to pass partially through a traffic light and into an intersection before stopping, however,ODI was unable to contact the owner to verify the cause or relationship to the alleged defect condition.ODI has not identified any crashes related to the alleged defect. Tables 1 and 2 provide a breakdown of complaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect by engine and model year.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation do
- Engine stalling ffv
On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by E85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). Odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to E-85 fueling and that the main…
On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by E85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). Odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to E-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition IS denied. This denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10177863This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
- 10156863Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10155551Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10109070The 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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10022203Extended warranty coverage for vehicles with hard start when operating on E85 fuel, powertrain control module (pcm) calibration. Warranty extended for 10 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes first. Sample consumer letter attached.
- 100214603.0L 4V - mil on - with multiple coil dtc codes.
- 10019913Flex fuel - long crank/hard start.
- 10019807Tenths digit not displayed on odometer after 10,000 miles/kilometers.
- 10019382Camshaft tick noise - 3.0L 4V engine only.
- 10018749Spark 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.
- 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10018742Power window concerns - service tip.
- 10018738Power lock concerns - service tip.
- 10017916Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating.
- 10017886No start/hard start/rough running during cold weather - incorrect seasonal fuel blend.
- 10016815Various driveability conditions-3.0l 2V and flex fuel engine.
- 10016808Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, AX4N, AX4S transaxle.
- 10016806Dtcs p0760 and p0763-4f50n transaxle-vehicles built before 3/15/2005. This may be due to a shorted transaxle internal harness, caused by a sharp edge on the inside of the side cover casting.
- 10014663Rke inoperative.
- 10014310Weld bonding procedure.
- 10014264No crank - battery discharged on 3.0L 4V engine.
- 10014138Safety belt retraction speed.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10014062Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10013397Acceleration pedal vibration. Updates.
- 10012954Safety belt web stop button service.
- 10012942Hard 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.
- 10011162Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
- 100111574F50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732.
- 10008183Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector IS in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. This bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models.
- 10008117Air bag system warning light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1884.
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