2005 Ford Taurus Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 774 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford Taurus overview page.
What owners report
“MY 2005 FORD TAURUS HAS BEEN A HEADACHE SINCE DAY ONE. TODAY ON MY WAY TO WORK THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 10381099 — filed 02/08/2011
“THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE FOOT PEDAL OR HAVING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKE AND SHIFT TO NEUTRAL…”NHTSA complaint 10237712 — filed 08/11/2008
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford Taurus have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Taurus: 75 of 774 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Ford Taurus have in total?
774 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
