2005 Ford Taurus SE
1FAFP53265A178342
No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 13, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAFP53265A178342Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2005 Ford Taurus has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop…NHTSA campaign 16E026000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2005 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2005 Ford Taurus over the last 6 months — the market softened $12 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| June 2026 | $4,344 |
| July 2026 | $4,450 |
| August 2026 | $4,608 |
| September 2026 | $3,900 |
| October 2026 | $3,588 |
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2012What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 77 | $7,500 | 100% | 125,033 mi |
| 2011 | 127 | $6,500 | 87% | 143,016 mi |
| 2010 | 93 | $6,995 | 93% | 138,765 mi |
| 2009 | 21 | $4,118 | 55% | 142,510 mi |
| 2008 | 43 | $4,999 | 67% | 125,241 mi |
| 2007 | 31 | $4,500 | 60% | 140,812 mi |
| 2006 | 29 | $3,500 | 47% | 130,257 mi |
| 2005 | 24 | $3,650 | 49% | 171,884 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
