Used 2005 Ford Taurus Consumer Reviews
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DJ, 06/23/2008
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
i'm bullish on taurus
automobility, 12/05/2011
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
bought my '05 wagon new, replacing a '95 volvo 960. the volvo was my dream car become rude awakening, so i wanted an affordable, reliable car. i got one. i keep the mobile one fresh, am careful with the transmission, complete stops before shifting, etc. when i change the trans fluid, the old looks as clean as the new. 84,000 problem free miles so far. smooth ride, quiet cabin, ice cold air, wonderful stereo, cheap to insure, and invisible to cops. she is garage kept, and i always park her at the far edge of a lot, so she looks new. last oil change, my mechanic offered to buy the car. i'll drive her 'til she drops, then i'm buying a ford flex
If you love your family DO NOT BUY
Caligula's Ghost, 08/27/2009
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Where do I start? First the A/C went out, then the original tires wore within the first year. I had to replace the battery twice. Alternator was replaced twice. Transmission went out at 40K. Air intake manifold needed to be replaced. Brakes wore earlier. Until the day I last had it there was an issue with the lights flickering (dealer said the alternator/battery were fine). The car made a terrible whirring noise. RPM gauge always fluctuated. I still have nightmares about that car. I spent 5K in one 6 month period to keep it running. Please STAY AWAY from this car!
Garbage
Ashley, 09/27/2018
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My Taurus has been an absolute nightmare. It has had problems with transmission (torque converter), the master cylinder, power steering, crusie control, ac, and multiple cylinder misfires. And the cherry on top of the crap cake: it only has 88,000 miles on it. Never buy this car if you value your money, time, and sanity.
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Best car I've ever owned
LeOndra, 11/29/2016
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I don't know if I just got lucky but I have had my Taurus for 10 years and it is still going. The accelerator did start to stick at about 75,000 and that can be very dangerous, but my son did a quick fix and it's been just fine ever since. Other than that I have not had any problems with the car. I am very fortunate to own such a reliable car. if it starts to give me problems at this point I will not be disappointed because the car has served me very well.
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2005 SE
2005 Taurus SE, 10/01/2007
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car after having a Taurus prior to this. It's a great roomy vehicle for the price. No other car in it's class seems to have the same price range, spaciousness, or fuel economy. The seats are not as comfortable as my older Taurus although more comfortable than the Camry. I drive lots and my back and behind my knees are very sore from the design of the seats.
Ford Taurus DEATHTRAP
Robert D. Barry, 07/04/2004
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Recuring problem with acceleration, intermittant. Engin will rev up to about 1500 RPM after about 1 second, then it will stay there for 1.5 to 2 seconds, them increase. First occurance 73 miles after purchase, Has been back to dealer three times, for this problem. Recurring problem, turn signals. If signaling for a right turn, and the raod curves to the left, or signaling for a left turn, and the road curves to the right, turn signal cancelles. Driver must use one hand to hold turn signal on. Recall. Brake lights may not come on. Or the Brake lights may always be on. Recall. Air filter may burst into flames. The service department, DID NOT REPAIR
Taurus 2004 - HAYES
Vhayestuu, 05/22/2004
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Was skeptical of performance, economy wise, during 1st 1000 miles. My 1st real test came during trip of 300mi. Averaged 24.1mpg, with some around town driving at the dest. Noticed appreciable increase in town driving since around 2000mi. Now averaging 20.6 town driving. Driving Taurus wagons since 1988. They fill my need for sedan like performance with extra cargo space. 1st experience with DOC engine. At first, a bit offset with the different sound resonated until I looked under the hood and saw the engine.
Love my Taurus
Steve Book, 01/02/2016
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Solid Car - its a tank in the snow, and for a 3.0L engine, has lots of low end power.
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Very disappointed.
mercede, 02/17/2015
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've recently bought my first car, "Ford Taurus 05" my father had the same car for 5 years and it was such a reliable car we traveled a lot with it with over 40000 km on it never left us on the road. so I thought Id buy the same one so I did less then 4 months of owning this car its been nothing but hell. left me on the highway had to buy a new manifold for it witch cost me $1000 Canadian, I took it to the mechanic and they told me the car was fired hazard. I got that fixed but month after my car wont turn on nothing but a waste of money this car has been for me as a student and a full time this is not a car to save for. only thing is good on it is the BODY!