2004 BMW 745I vs 2004 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 BMW 745I | 2004 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 55 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 745I | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 164 |
| Power Train | 11 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 26 |
| Engine | 6 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 19 |
| Structure | 0 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 BMW 745I
2004 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.