2005 Ford Taurus Review
Price Estimate: $840 - $1,305





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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
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.
Edmunds 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.
For sale near Overland Park, KS
33 listings
- $3,200good price$1,458 below market
- 116,599 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, rental vehicle
- 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Quick Stop Motors (10 mi away)
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Kansas City, MO
2005 Ford Taurus SE 2 Owner 0 Accidents reported Only 116k miles Clean title in hand Runs and drives perfect Zero mechanical issues Normal wear expec...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FAFP53U35A179644
Stock: 179644
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-07-2025 - $4,995fair price$1,168 below market
- 48,238 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Van's Auto Sales (139 mi away)
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Macon, MO
Visit Vans Auto Sales online at vansauto-sales.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 6**-6**-6*** or 6**-8**-6*** today to schedule y...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FAFP53U75A125490
Stock: V3430
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-27-2024
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Ok in the city gave me money's worth.
3 out of 5 starsbob, 12/16/2015
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1990 to 1996 had transmission problems and Ford paid out generously to repair. After improving design they decided in mid 2000's to use the old style transmission and they went out again, but Ford refuses to repair past 36000. That cost me 2000.00. The rack and pinion steering handles well on the road and at high speeds. I've gotten 185000 out of vehicle. The accelerator pedal sticks … when starting out from a stop. If you expect it just pump the pedal and that unsticks it.
The catylictic convertor is bad and their design requires 3 converters be replaced at cost of 3500.00(happened at 150,000). I didnt replace instead use mystery oil in the gas tank eliminates any performance problems(8 oz per week)
Not bad value
3.38 out of 5 starsdarin4, 12/10/2012
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this car in 2007 with 130,000kms. on it. The first winter it would not start when cold. Dealer replaced the fuel sending unit ($600). Have had little to no problems since. I now have close to 280,000 kms. and the car works great. It's nothing fancy, but for the price I hit a home run.
better than expected
3.63 out of 5 starsmaaky, 06/21/2011
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
The taurus really hasn't had a good name in quite some time.The 05 that i bought used in 05 has certainly changed my opinion of ford and the taurus.While it is not a flashy sporty ride by any means it has provided the reliability that I needed from a vehicle.Just rolled 90k 2 weeks ago without any failures.The only time it didn't start as back at 20k took it into ford they reprogramed … it
have had no problems since outside of basic maintenance.Averaging 25mpg per tank the ride is smooth (even at 80+),fairly quiet and accelerates smoothly as well. I must be lucky to have gotten one of the good ones off the line. Can't wait till the wife lets me get one of the new ones.
Big comfy haul anything land Yacht
4.13 out of 5 starsconnemara, 09/18/2012
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Just turned 200,000 Kms and love this car. Big, comfortable for long trips, reliable and can pack in as much as most half tons. Other than a prematurely rusted weld in the gas tank neck I only do regular maintenance to this car. I look after it, keep the rustproofing going, fix anything like paint chips etc. After I do a total clean-up and wax it it looks, runs and drives like new. Just … changed the left ball joint and did a complete brake job (only the 3rd since new- hyway miles only). Tried the new Taurus and it felt claustraphobic due to the small windows and I don't like the way it and the new Focus are high in the rear. Vulcan engine is a Will keep mine until it is done - 6 more years???
2005 Taurus Highlights
Wagon
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,555 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $184/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 38.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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