2005 Ford Taurus engine problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Ford Taurus — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 3, 2023
“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…”
filed Dec 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The 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…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 20163.0l 4v - mil on - with multiple coil dtc codes. *kb
0751 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2007Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt
04208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Spark 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. *tt
052218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Engine problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 Taurus | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 Taurus | 32 | 12% |
| 2014 Taurus | 16 | 7% |
| 2013 Taurus | 69 | 12% |
| 2012 Taurus | 11 | 14% |
| 2011 Taurus | 40 | 21% |
| 2010 Taurus | 37 | 18% |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 Taurus | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.