2005 Ford Taurus Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
No longer a top contender in the midsize car segment, the Taurus is still a decent buy if a low initial price is more important to you than overall refinement and resale value.
Pros
Low price, roomy interior, good crash test scores, available as a sedan or a wagon.
Cons
Low-grade interior materials, poor expected resale value, doesn't ride, handle or stop as well as top competitors.
What's New for 2005
The Taurus receives a few changes this year, most in the name of simplification. Trim levels have been pared down to just SE and SEL, last year's huge array of packages has been consolidated and a comprehensive wood trim package is now standard on the SEL. Later in the model year, a tire-pressure monitor system will become standard on all models with alloy wheels.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Can't beat the value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Comfy (leather & power) seats, really smooth ride, quiet and good overall handling. Good ABS brakes and fwd is great in snow. Great hwy mpg at 27-29 with a/c going and going 75 mph! I bought this car because I had a 2001 Taurus I liked - person who bought it still drives it daily to work, no problems. I bought the 2005 SEL used for $13k with only 23k miles and only 2 yrs old. Much better deal than any Honda or Toyota, and it will cost me less overall, and not rattle like those foreign cars when it has 100k + miles on it. Great quality and value in this car! I like that its a sleeper - no cops. Old, middle aged or young, rich or poor, people can all drive this car and look OK doing so.
Favorite Features
The ride is so nice and seats are comfy (great on long trips) - the car does everything so well that it is an easy car to live with day in and day out. Great trunk space for groceries, sports activities. Seats 6 comfortably and again, gets great mileage for a big car. I like that its American made!
Suggested Improvements
Get rid of those loud noises that come on when 1.you start car and parking brake is still engaged or 2.your door is open, or 3.when passenger has yet to put their seatbelt on! Those beeps are downright annoying!
Solid
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought this car with 112000 km's, so far excellent. Quiet and powerful on highway. Paid $7300. Fuel economy 9L/100k city and 10L/highway. Very happy so far.
Favorite Features
Moonroof, autodimming rearview mirror. illuminated entry, good stereo, heated mirrors
Suggested Improvements
Seats a liitle more support.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Very Bad Choice
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought new 2005 Ford Taurus SE with flex fuel engine. Can't run e85 fuel transmission. Began to slip under 30,000k, water leak onto front passenger floor. Every 2005 to 2007 Ford Taurus I inspected had water under carpet on front passenger floor board causing a musty smell and metal rust. Very poor mpg 18 average.
Favorite Features
None
Suggested Improvements
Build a car with no water leaks. Build a car that runs on e85 fuel. Build a car with better mpg.
2005 Ford Taurus FFV SE Sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this car from a private seller and glad I did. I actually run it all of the time on E85 Ethanol. I have the 3.0L Vulcan Flex-Fuel version. The car is smooth, quiet, and has been extremely reliable. Not one thing has broken on this car. Performance increase in E85 has been noticeable as well as the decrease in fuel economy because of it's use. I suggest that if your looking for a nice 4DR take a look at this one while removing the "import blinder". Much better than any Honda or Toyota!!
Favorite Features
FFV E85 engine (no more oil support from me!), instrument panel, look, quiet and smoothness the car.
Suggested Improvements
Increase fuel mileage. More power from base engine.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Typical Ford family sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This car reminds me of the family cars I grew up with. The all around everyday, and the two week summer vacation crusier. Room for everybody and everything. The power is there when you need. Handles well. Brakes well. Excellent value. Easy maintainence.
Favorite Features
I liked all the features. easy to reach and use. electric seat is great. auto rearview mirror, trunk opener button. Power mirrors, Easy maintainence.
Suggested Improvements
Front console is sloppy. Stereo system is not upgrade friendly. Ride a little noisey. Find the blind spots on drivers side.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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