13 of the
1,005 complaints about the 2005 Ford Taurus are about the
glass, mirrors and wipers — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
35,650 miles.
F
13
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Fan/Motor
323.1%
Visibility
323.1%
Windshield
215.4%
Glass, Side/Rear
17.7%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
17.7%
Heater Core
17.7%
Rearview Mirrors/Devices
17.7%
Visibility/Wiper
17.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Ford Taurus year
ON OCTOBER 25, 2013 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN (IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE ELSE WAS PUSHING THE GAS PEDDLE) AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HIT THE FENCE, THEN THE CAR TURNED HIT THE TREE UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. MY WHOLE DRIVER SIDE IS PUSHED IN, MY WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED, THE TRUNK FLEE UP, MY REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE OUTSIDE MIRROR, AND HEAD LIGHT IS OFF. THE HOOD IS BENT AND THE ENGINE WAS ON THE GROUND. KNOWN OF THE TIRES WERE FLAT. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I HIT MY FACE AND CHIN ON THE STIRRING WHEEL. MY RIBS ARE BRUISED AND MY FACE IS SWOLLEN. I CHIPPED MY TOOTH ON THE WHEEL. MY BABY WAS IN THE BACK SEAT, THE INSIDE SEATS FELL DOWN. SHE WAS NOT HURT THANK GOD NOTHING MAJOR HAPPEN TO US.
NHTSA complaint #10549640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesST. Clair Shores, MI
VISIBILITY
I HAVE A 2005 FORD TAURUS. WHENEVER THERE IS MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL, WATER LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE DASH, SOAKING THE FLOOR AND THE BLOWER MOTOR WILL NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD FOGS OVER AND I CANNOT GET THE BLOWER TO TURN ON, CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE, THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND A RECALL ISSUED.
NHTSA complaint #10437390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,542 milesMorgantown, NC
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD TAURUS. SHE STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT SHE WOULD NEED A RAIN CAP EXTENSION INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 89,542. UPDATED 3/17/10 *CN UPDATED 06/17/10
NHTSA complaint #10306564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesBloomington, ILFire
VISIBILITY
IT WAS RAINING... I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. PARKED AND WENT TO TURN OFF WIPERS. WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. I REMOVED FUSE. REPLACED FUSE... BEGAN TO SMOKE AGAIN. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BLOWN. NOW I HAVE NOTICED THAT CAR IS HAVING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. TODAY I HAD A DIAGNOSIS DONE, TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10236700 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2005 FORD TAURUS SE WATER CONTINUES TO LEAK ONTO PASSENGER'S FLOOR BOARD. WHEN IT RAINS WATER COMED THROUGH FIREWALL AND BLOWER MOTOR, AFTER ONE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR WATER STILL WAS COMING IN TO THE VEHICLE. FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL 2005 FORD TAURUS WITH THIS PROBLEM, SERVICE REPAIR FOLLOWED TECHANICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM 2001 THRU 2003 MODEL YEAR, WATER PROBLEM NOT FIXED. , FORD SHOULD RECALL THE 2005 FORD TAURUS SE.
NHTSA complaint #10192825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE A 2005 FORD TAURUS SE, WATER IS DRIPPING ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR THROUGH THE BLOWER MOTOR, ( WHEN IT RAINS ) FORD SHOULD RECALL OR FIX THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, OR BUY BACK THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10192335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Batavia, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD HAZY, CLOUDY LOOKING WHILE DRIVING. CLEANED WINDSHIELD THINKING IT WAS DIRTY OR HAZED OVER FROM ROAD DUST. THIS WAS NOT NOTICEABLE FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER VERY NOTICEABLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10190427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE A 2005 FORD TAURUS. I AM GETTING WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR. IT IS DRIPPING THRU THE BLOWER MOTOR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE TAURUS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH A RECALL OR UNDER WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #10189883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,000 milesYoungstown, OH
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED. THIS OCCURRED ON A CLEAR DAY WITH NO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10158032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,400 milesMonroe, MIFire
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A REAR MIRROR WAS ATTACHED TO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BY A SUCTION CUP. THE BACK DEFROSTER SYSTEM WAS IN USE WHEN THE AFTERMARKET MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE ATTACHED TO THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY PULLING THE MIRROR OFF THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10147348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,400 milesMonroe, MIFire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A REAR MIRROR WAS ATTACHED TO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BY A SUCTION CUP. THE BACK DEFROSTER SYSTEM WAS IN USE WHEN THE AFTERMARKET MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE ATTACHED TO THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY PULLING THE MIRROR OFF THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10147348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WE BOUGHT AN 05 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 05. THE CAR HAS A POOR VENTILATION SYSTEM. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CONTROL PANEL KNOB TO MAX A/C TO CUT OUTSIDE AIR FROM GETTING INTO THE CAR. OTHERWISE IF WANT HEAT OR A/C YOU HAVE TO BREATHE POLLUTED AIR INTO THE CABIN OF THE CAR. THIS A HEALTH HAZARD AND DESIGN FLAW IN THIS VEHICLE. THEIR HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS, DEATHS, CRASHES, FIRES, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BUT POSSIBLE HEALTH PROBLEMS FROM BREATHING IN OUTSIDE VEHICLE EXHAUST WHICH I THINK IS VERY HAZARDOUS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY FORD AND IT'S DESIGN TEAM. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO MAKE THIS COMPANY RESPONSIBLE TO THEIR CUSTOMER'S.
NHTSA complaint #10144113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 275 milesWest Roxbury, MA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
REAR WINDOW TO 2005 TAURUS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10111993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.