2005 Ford Taurus recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Ford Taurus; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — pads. Owners filed 774 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints774

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic — PadsCampaign 16E026000 · 01 Apr 2016

Problem: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Risk: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control28 · 70%

Engine7 · 18%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Service brakes5 · 12%

Power train4 · 10%

Air bags2 · 5%

Electrical system2 · 5%

Steering1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The car was started then it was being shifted from park to drive, the driver side air bag went off, before getting it in to drive (made it to neutral).this happened in the driveway.
Air bags · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

2 times since sept. 2018 the cable under hood to accelerator came off while i was driving making it very difficult to stop. The first time i was driving on a state highway at 60 mph. The most recent i was driving in a subdivision at 10 mph.the rpm's increased drastically. I feel this is a major safety issue with this…
Vehicle speed control · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

First time (oct 2018): while driving on freeway car kept accelerating without my foot on accelerator. I had to brake to slow within acceptable speed. Within 10 minutes the problem stopped occurring. I took it to mechanic & he could not find any problem or replicat the problem. 2nd time (oct 12, 2018, 4 days after…
Steering · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

My car will accelerate on its own without me pressing the gas. This happens at least 4 times a week while i am driving and happens when i am driving between 20 and 50 mph. I can make the engine rev/acceleration stop by quickly tapping on the gas pedal. I have had the cruise control disconnected because my mechanic…
Vehicle speed control · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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