2005 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories

Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	69000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	69000	350	Rear Brake Rotor broke in half. No Warning that the brakes were going out. Loud metal on metal noise first caught my attention while driving.

 

Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	39000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	45000	85	Replaced rear wiper motor.

 

Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	104000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	114000	500	Failed Brakes. Replaced leaking master cylinder with new unit Replaced both steel brake lines to rear wheel junction box as old brake lines were rusted out, in particular where the plastic sleeve accelerated the corrosion. Working good now.

 

Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	82000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	91000	240	After car heated up, a/c would stop working. Replaced compressor coil.
Mar	2013	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	65000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	65000	1261	Replaced catalyitic converters, oxygen sensors, coil pack, spark plugs, wires, 2 front tires, air filter and belt

 

Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	126000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	126000	120	Rear struts were shot (original), replaced.

 

Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	191000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	191000	0	Transmission slipping.

 

Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012		850	The splines stripped out on the torque converter Replaced converter and then had to have a fluid leak fixed.
Dec	2012	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010		320	A/C compressor begain to fail- had to repair it. Bought a new one for around $230 on ebay and had my friend replace my old one for around $60. Took 2 hours. New a/c coolant also had to be purchased, as new compressor did not come with any.
Apr	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008		140	Replaced a seized driver's door latch mechanism- had ceased to function due to exposure to the extremely cold outdoor temperatures.

 

Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010		0
Mar	2013	91000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	130000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	131000	225	Manifold repair Replace heater hose
Jan	2012	132000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	60140		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	69200	245	Front brakes replaced pads and rotors.
Jun	2012	77500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	79000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	81300	739	The hose for the washer fluid was somehow cut under the hood since I had bought the car. I had it replaced.
Jul	2012	95000	48	Check engine light was on. Mechanic reset the computer, light went out.
Dec	2012	98000	40	Reset computer for check engine light.

 

Ford Taurus in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	80000		First odometer entry
May	2011	82000	0	Found out a/c coil was not pulling clutch plate in after it got warmed up. Sent to dealer to have a/c compressor and clutch assy, changed, cost 1080.00. Just bought car as is from used car lot, after 20 minutes the a/c compressor does not recycle back on, the low press s/w is good, suspect may be overserviced with refridgerant, waiting for some gauges to ck hi side. any ideas from others.

 

Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	80000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	81000	240	Radiator leak replaced
Apr	2013	135000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	83000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	83000	0	Intermittent problem, seemingly only in warm weather, when the car jerks and won't accelerate similar to having bad gas. Questionable problem with fuel pump or filter. Opted to drive until it HAS to be fixed.
Mar	2012	112000	0	Ball joints had play, causing vibrations in steering when driving, uneven wear on tires.
Jul	2012	117300	350	Problems every summer for 3 yrs. When hot, engine started skipping. Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, all separate trips. This time replaced ignition coil and Fuel regulator. No problems since.
Mar	2013	133000	700	Power steering fluid leaking. No problems with driving at time of repair. Squealing noticed on start-up. Replaced Master cylinder, camshaft synchronizer and serpentine belt tensioner.

 

Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		0	none yet although front speaker is blown
Sep	2009		198	Alternator, fitted myself. Bought one with lifetime warranty. Changed battery at same time but at 67000 thats considered maintenance
Jun	2011	103000	750	Air conditioning compressor replacement and recharge
Dec	2012	127000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010		0	Transmission replacement Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed valve body replacement. Currently testing....
Aug	2010	95000	150	Hard shift 1-2. Performed transmission flush & filter change.
Dec	2010	97000	300	Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed transmission fluid flush and replaced the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) to no avail. Problem persists.
Mar	2011	100000	0	Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed transmission cooler installation. Problem persists.
Apr	2011	100000	50	Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed 1-2 shift solenoid replacement. Problem persists.
Jun	2011	102000	50	1-2 bang shift when warm caused by worn transmission valve body. Valve body replaced and car is running fine now.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	56000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	65000	275	Replace alternator A/C compressor clutch replaced.
Mar	2012	69000	100	Intermittant high idle, unintended acceleration. Replaced idle air control (IAC) assy. Motorcraft part was required - knockoff part didn't work new out of box.
Aug	2012	73300	300	Lowered ride height (a common posture for Tauruses) and bouncier ride. Replaced struts.
Mar	2013	84000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	74000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	77000	300	Loss of power. Battery replaced. Changed out alternator.
Jul	2012	81000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	128000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	136000	0	Brakes, pads, plus serpentine belt replacement.
Jan	2012	159000	440	The front catalytic converter was replaced.
Mar	2013	176000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	54000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	54000	54000	steering pump replaced and drums
Dec	2012	63000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	98000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	99000	2000	Transmission blew out.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.