Overview & Reviews

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.

• Low price, roomy interior, good crash test scores, available as a sedan or a wagon.

User Reviews:

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  Ford Has a Better Idea - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By Tony Tavares - April 28 - 3:17 am

  This car is very reliable, a good performer, and well made. As good as any Honda, Toyota, or Nissan. I liked my first one so well, a 1998 model, I went out and bought another one. I didnt even look at anything else. My daughter bought a 2005 Nissan Altima and it doesnt ride any better than the Taurus, and cost a lot more money. The buttons on the radio stick badly in cold weather on the Nissan.

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  good value - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By mike v - February 24 - 6:15 pm

  I bought my Taurus in march 04 with ABS, SE preferred equipment package, 6 disc CD player. Use car mostly for work. Very reliable. Nice ride on open highway. Put 20,000 miles on it - no problems. Best 15 grand I ever spent on a new car.

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  A great car - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By Michael - February 12 - 12:33 pm

  This Taurus has been terrific so far. For those looking for a reliable, comfortable vehicle with the backing of Ford, this is it. No problems so far. I will probably keep this car for the duration.

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  Lots of value for your money - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By kddid98 - December 15 - 3:33 pm

  I bought this car new in March 2003. I chose the SEL premium package and Im glad I did. Its got both a sporty flair and a touch of luxury. Friends have commented that it is a beautiful car and are surprised when they hear what I paid for it. Its a lot of car with a small price.

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  best buy - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By retired11th - October 23 - 2:00 am

  Great car, to bad they will not be building them anymore.

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  Not bad for the money - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By RandyM - August 5 - 2:00 am

  This is my third Taurus (1994, 1999, 2003). No major reliability problems. Very few minor ones. The 2003s handling isnt as good as the 99s, but it is roomy, comfortable, and well built. Safety ratings are impressive. Base Vulcan engine is a little weak at mid-range with AC on, but Im not convinced the DOHC optional engine is dramatically better. My early 2003 has a lot of goodies such as puddle lights under the outside mirrors, a windshield tint bar, chrome inside door handles, and reasonably good interior materials. Ford nixed these and others on late 03s and the 04s. My friends like the cars styling and interior room.

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  Its a typical Ford - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By Katey - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Gas mileage is PITIFUL!! 16.5/city, 17.8/hwy -- AND the gas gauge needle would not go all the way to FULL -- very aggravating! And no OOMPH!! Very "bogged down" when getting onto xprsway. Other than that, it is comfortable, lots of leg room ALL around. Radio isnt the greatest... Air/defrost fan works well rear defrost coils dont. The pull up/apart feature of the armrest/cup holder, etc. (between the front seats) is not very well designed -- too many little spaces to keep clean. And the "pull tabs" on the back seats to "enlarge" cargo room (or hide small possessions from view easily??) are silly and very obvious!

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  Good car! - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By Nick645 - June 15 - 2:00 am

  The vehicle is a good car....yet it only looks good in Black with black out windows and a spoiler because every other way they look plain i sugest that color and other than that its a good car with a suprizing amount of power.

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  Ford Taurus - 2005 Ford Taurus
  By cobra venom - May 28 - 2:00 am

  cleanstyle, easy reach instruments, great visiability, nice comfortable seating, great cargo space,good stero