2005 Ford Taurus

2005 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$21,200 - $23,545

Original MSRP:
$19,243 - $21,525

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2005 Ford Taurus Review
"Due to be dropped from the Ford lineup during the model year, Taurus sedans and wagons soldier on with fewer trim levels for 2005. Taurus comes in SE and SEL model groupings; LX and SES versions have been dropped. All have automatic transmission and a 3.0-liter V6. The engine makes 153 hp in standard form; a 201-hp dohc version is optional on SEL. Antilock brakes are available. Wagons have rear disc brakes vs. drums for sedans. Depending on model, Taurus sedans offer a 3-passenger front bench seat for 6-passenger capacity or two front buckets for 5-passenger capacity. Wagons do the same, but add a standard 2-passenger rear-facing 3rd-row seat for up to 8-passenger capacity. Traction control and head-and-torso front side airbags are available. Mercury sells a retrimmed Taurus as the Sable."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2005 Ford Taurus SE, SEL N/A

2005 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

2005 Ford Taurus SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $21,200 $19,243 $314 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE *Ltd Avail* $22,555 $20,635 $337 / Month*

2005 Ford Taurus SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL $23,130 $20,961 $342 / Month*
4dr Wgn SEL *Ltd Avail* $23,545 $21,525 $351 / Month*

2005 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
SE SEL
City 19/hwy 25 (3.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 19/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 19/hwy 27 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
SE SEL
Black pwr mirrors  
Black rocker panel moldings
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings
Color-keyed front/rear fascias
Color-keyed pwr mirrors  
Front/rear color-keyed bumpers
Keyless entry keypad  
Luggage rack w/adjustable crossbars
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
Security approach perimeter lighting  
Solar-tinted glass
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer
INTERIOR Features
SE SEL
3rd row seat
60/40 split-fold rear seat
Air conditioning
Cargo cover
Center console w/cupholders, storage
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors  
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors  
Color-keyed 4-spoke soft grip steering wheel  
Color-keyed carpeting w/integral driver footrest
Day/night rearview mirror  
Delay-off dome lamp
Driver/passenger side rear grab handles
Dual auxiliary pwr points
Electrochromic rearview mirror  
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers, digital clock  
ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, digital clock  
Fixed rear seatback  
Fixed whip antenna
Front ashtray
Front cloth bench seat-inc: dual recliners, center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints  
Front door/ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights
Front reclining cloth bucket seats-inc: pwr driver seat w/6-way manual lumbar, dual recliners, center storage console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints  
Front/rear floor mats
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 120-mph electronic speedometer, message center w/compass & external temp display, low brake fluid  
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 120-mph electronic speedometer, message center, low brake fluid  
HomeLink universal garage door opener  
Light group-inc: map, dual-beam reading & dome
Perimeter anti-theft system  
Pwr antenna
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows
Rear floor heat ducts
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry
SecuriLock/immobilizer anti-theft system
Speed control
Tilt steering column
Trunk grocery bag hooks
Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel
Wood trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, steering wheel, gear shift knob, door switch bezels  
MECHANICAL Features
SE SEL
130-amp alternator
16" 7-spoke machined aluminum wheels  
16" steel wheels w/deluxe wheel covers  
18.0 gallon fuel tank
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
58-amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver
Engine block heater *STD on retail vehicles only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY. Optional on fleet vehicles*
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension-inc: strut-mounted coil spring, lower control arm, cast knuckle w/integral ball joints
Independent MacPherson strut rear suspension-inc: strut-mounted coil spring, tension strut, parallel control arms, cast spindle w/forged stem
Independent SLA rear suspension-inc: variable rate spring on lower arm, tension strut, upper control arms, cast spindle w/forged stem
Mini spare tire
P215/60R16 all-season tires
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist
SAFETY Features
SE SEL
Child safety rear door locks
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage air bags w/passenger air bag disable indicator
Driver/front passenger safety belts-inc: belt pretensioners, height adjustable D-rings, outboard safety belt usage sensor
Emergency inside trunk release
Front/rear crumple zones
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System on rear outboard seat locations
Personal safety system-inc: electronic crash severity sensor, driver seat position sensor, restraint control module
Side door high strength intrusion beams

2005 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
SE SEL
16" 5-SPOKE PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/6-DISC CD CHANGER  
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/IN-DASH CD PLAYER  
HEATED MIRRORS  
HEATED MIRRORS W/SECURITY APPROACH LAMPS  
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL  
MACH PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM (REQ: 919 Stereo or 96P SEL Premium Pkg)  
NO CHARGE SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT & SINGLE CD (REQ: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington Region) *DISCOUNT*  
PRICED DORA
PWR SLIDING MOONROOF
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE -inc: SE Preferred Equipment Pkg, single CD player  
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG -inc: traction control, anti-lock brakes, side-impact air bags
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*
SAFETY & SECURITY PKG DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE
SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: 5-spoke aluminum wheels, pwr driver seat w/lumbar  
SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: 5-spoke aluminum wheels, rear spoiler, pwr driver seat w/lumbar, 60/40 split-folding rear seat  
SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, or Cincinnati Region) *DISCOUNT*  
SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: Orlando, Southwest, California, Northwest, Denver, Twin Cities, or Memphis Region) *DISCOUNT*  
SEL PREMIUM PKG -inc: automatic headlamps, ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer/cassette, electronic automatic temp control, leather seating surfaces, pwr passenger seat (REQ: 99U or 99S Engine)  
SEL PREMIUM PKG -inc: rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer/cassette, electronic automatic temp control, leather seating surfaces, pwr passenger seat (REQ: 99U or 99S Engine)  
SEL PREMIUM PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, or Cincinnati Region) *DISCOUNT*  
SEL PREMIUM PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: Orlando, Southwest, California, Northwest, Denver, Twin Cities, or Memphis Region) *DISCOUNT*  
SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS
TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Brakes)
EMISSIONS Options
SE SEL
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
SE SEL
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE  
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 FFV ENGINE  
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 FFV ENGINE *Late Availability*  
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN ENGINE (STD)
NOTE Options
SE SEL
** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE -SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY **
PAINT Options
SE SEL
SOLID PAINT (STD)
REGION Options
SE SEL
ATLANTA REGION
BOSTON REGION
CALIFORNIA REGION
CHICAGO REGION
CINCINNATI REGION
DENVER REGION
DETROIT REGION
KANSAS CITY REGION
MEMPHIS REGION
NATIONAL REGION
NEW YORK REGION
NORTHWEST REGION
ORLANDO REGION
PHILADELPHIA REGION
PITTSBURGH REGION
SOUTHWEST REGION
TWIN CITIES REGION
WASHINGTON REGION
SEAT TYPE Options
SE SEL
CLOTH SEATING SURFACES (STD)
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat  
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat (REQ: 5-passenger Seating)  
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat (REQ: 5-Passenger Seating)  
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: 60/40 split-fold rear seat *Ebony Black available in monotone leather trim only*  
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
SE SEL
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor shifter  
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor shifter (STD)  
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: split-fold front seat, column shifter (STD)  
7-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor shifter  
7-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor shifter (STD)  
8-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: split-fold front seat, column shifter (STD)  
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
SE SEL
SE ORDER CODE  
SEL ORDER CODE  
TIRES Options
SE SEL
P215/60R16 ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
SE SEL
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

2005 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
SE SEL
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
SE SEL
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 38.3 38.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 81.3 81.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 38.8 38.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Trunk Volume (ft) 17.0 17.0
Engine
SE SEL
Displacement 3.0L/181 3.0L/181
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 153 @ 4900 153 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950
Exterior Dimensions
SE SEL
Height, Overall (in) 56.1 56.1
Length, Overall (in) 197.6 197.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 108.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0 73.0
Fuel Tank
SE SEL
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0
Steering
SE SEL
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.68 2.68
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7 39.7
Suspension
SE SEL
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Tires
SE SEL
Front Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Transmission
SE SEL
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4
Vehicle
SE SEL
Front Head Room (in) 40.0 40.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 104.4 104.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6
Weight Information
SE SEL
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3306 3313

2005 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
Personal safety system-inc: electronic crash severity sensor, driver seat position sensor, restraint control module
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage air bags w/passenger air bag disable indicator
Driver/front passenger safety belts-inc: belt pretensioners, height adjustable D-rings, outboard safety belt usage sensor
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System on rear outboard seat locations
Child safety rear door locks
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
Emergency inside trunk release
Side door high strength intrusion beams
Front/rear crumple zones
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).