2005 Ford Taurus vs 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 | 2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 774 | 487 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 32 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 90,000 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 529 | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 292 |
| Power Train | 123 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 75 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 67 |
| Engine | 68 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 46 |
2005 Ford Taurus
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.