Ford Taurus 2010–2019 problems by year and mileage
6th generation (D3/D4)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20261,758 complaints, 1,256 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 201046kmedian
- 201164kmedian
- 201241kmedian
- 201384kmedian
- 201473kmedian
- 201568k†median
- 201656k†median
- 2017—too few
- 201856k†median
- 2019—too few
The 2010 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 46,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 204
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2010
- Steering41 reports · median 102,000 mi
- Engine37 reports
- Transmission and driveline36 reports · median 13,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Structure — body · Exterior lighting
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The 2011 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 64,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 187
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2011
- Electrical system47 reports · median 39,000 mi
- Engine40 reports · median 81,000 mi
- Steering25 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Steering — electric power assist system · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2012 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 41,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 79
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2012
- Steering17 reports
- Electrical system16 reports
- Body structure16 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Steering — electric power assist system · Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2013 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 84,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 585
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2013
- Steering295 reports · median 95,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system96 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Engine70 reports · median 70,000 mi
Recall areas Suspension — rear · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Fuel system, gasoline
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The 2014 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 73,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 229
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2014
- Steering64 reports · median 77,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system55 reports · median 82,000 mi
- Electrical system29 reports
Recall areas Power train — axle assembly · Suspension — rear · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
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The 2015 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 68,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 279
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2015
- Reversing camera and sensors61 reports · median 90,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system53 reports · median 75,000 mi
- Steering50 reports · median 59,000 mi
Recall areas Back over prevention — sensing system · Power train — axle assembly · Suspension — rear
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 56,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 83
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2016
- Reversing camera and sensors26 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise16 reports
- Engine12 reports
Recall areas Back over prevention — sensing system · Structure — exterior trim · Suspension — rear
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 44
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2017
- Electrical system11 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise9 reports
- Body structure7 reports
Recall areas Structure — exterior trim · Suspension — rear · Electrical system — ignition
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- 56,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 50
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2018
- Reversing camera and sensors13 reports
- Body structure11 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise8 reports
Recall areas Back over prevention — sensing system · Structure — exterior trim · Suspension — rear
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2019 Ford Taurus
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 18
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2019
- Reversing camera and sensors9 reports
- Engine and its cooling system2 reports
- Lane departure2 reports
Recall areas Back over prevention — sensing system · Structure — exterior trim
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2013; earliest: the 2012, and the 2012 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age). 2 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 70,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 130,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 1,256
- Recalls
- 19
Most reported
- Steering28.7% of complaints · median 90,000 mi
- Engine12.9% of complaints · median 66,000 mi
- Electrical system12.9% of complaints · median 63,000 mi
Documented problems
- Engine (3.5L EcoBoost)2010–2019
- Engine (direct Injection)2010–2019
- Doors2013–2016
- Infotainment2011–2015
Owners filed 1,758 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus; the steering leads with 28.7% of them, and half of the 1,256 that record an odometer reading came by 70,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 37,000 to 102,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2010–2019 Ford Taurus last?
On the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus, half of the 1,256 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 70,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
72 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 10 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Taurus reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Ford Taurus 2010–2019 · 1,256 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 96 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 10 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 8,000
- 25%
- 37,000
- Median
- 70,000
- 75%
- 102,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 96 | 7.6% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 48 | 3.8% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 32 | 2.5% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 30 | 2.4% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 24 | 1.9% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 35 | 2.8% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 38 | 3.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 31 | 2.5% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 38 | 3.0% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 41 | 3.3% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 50 | 4.0% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 40 | 3.2% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 64 | 5.1% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 52 | 4.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 54 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 39 | 3.1% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 59 | 4.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 56 | 4.5% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 48 | 3.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 39 | 3.1% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 54 | 4.3% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 35 | 2.8% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 37 | 2.9% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 21 | 1.7% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 38 | 3.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 23 | 1.8% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 27 | 2.1% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 14 | 1.1% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 15 | 1.2% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 19 | 1.5% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 13 | 1.0% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 10 | 0.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Taurus problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Ford Taurus 2010–2019
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Transmission and driveline141 reportsmedian 45,000middle half 10,000–85,000
- Problems owners could not categorise169 reportsmedian 48,000middle half 19,000–86,000
- Electrical system226 reportsmedian 63,000middle half 25,000–92,000
- Engine227 reportsmedian 66,000middle half 33,000–92,000
- Fuel and propulsion system226 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 59,000–98,000
- Reversing camera and sensors129 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 52,000–119,000
- Steering505 reportsmedian 90,000middle half 62,000–120,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 505 | 28.7% | 90,000 | 62,000–120,000 |
| Engine | 227 | 12.9% | 66,000 | 33,000–92,000 |
| Electrical system | 226 | 12.9% | 63,000 | 25,000–92,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 226 | 12.9% | 80,000 | 59,000–98,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 169 | 9.6% | 48,000 | 19,000–86,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 141 | 8.0% | 45,000 | 10,000–85,000 |
| Reversing camera and sensors | 129 | 7.3% | 80,000 | 52,000–119,000 |
| Body structure | 85 | 4.8% | 55,000 | 15,000–97,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 79 | 4.5% | 36,000 | 9,000–63,000 |
| Suspension | 69 | 3.9% | 84,000 | 44,000–126,000 |
Known problems with the 2010–2019 Taurus
Engine (3.5L EcoBoost) 2010–2019
Internal chain-driven water pump failure dumps coolant directly into the crankcase; the pump is buried in the front of the engine so replacement is an engine-out-scale job. Affects the SHO's 3.5L EcoBoost.
Engine (direct Injection) 2010–2019
Intake valve carbon buildup on the direct-injected EcoBoost engines causing misfire and rough running, since no port fuel wash cleans the valves.
Doors 2013–2016
Door latch pawl spring tab fractures, allowing a door to appear closed but open while driving; subject of a large Ford recall covering 2013-2016 Taurus among other models.
Infotainment 2011–2015
MyFord Touch system freezes, reboots and loses climate/audio control; a very high complaint category for 2011-2015 cars.
Before you buy a 2010–2019 Taurus: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,256 mileage-tagged complaints, 19 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check engine (3.5L EcoBoost) on 2010–2019 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check engine (direct injection) on 2010–2019 cars.
- Check doors on 2013–2016 cars.
- Years differ here: from 18 to 585 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Taurus problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi40% below | At 90k mi66% below | At 120k mi84% below | At 150k mi94% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 62,000–120,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 33,000–92,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 25,000–92,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 59,000–98,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 19,000–86,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 10,000–85,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Reversing camera and sensors | 52,000–119,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Ford Taurus 2010–2019 · 1,256 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 40% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 66% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2010–2019 Ford Taurus recalls (19)
NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (5), body structure (2), the transmission and driveline (2) (why one area can repeat).
Oct 2025 · 2015–2016, 2018–2019 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a…
What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model…
Sep 2025 · 2016–2019 · StructureDoor trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
What can happen. Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Nov 2020 · 2014–2015 · Power TrainThe failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
What can happen. The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8…
Feb 2020 · 2013–2018 · SuspensionA fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
What can happen. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A…
Mar 2018 · 2017–2018 · Electrical SystemIf the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these…
What can happen. If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
Aug 2017 · 2017 · SteeringIf the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
What can happen. If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Dec 2016 · 2016 · Engine and Engine CoolingAn oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply…
What can happen. An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer…
Aug 2016 · 2013–2015 · Fuel System, GasolineA loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump…
What can happen. A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford…
Apr 2016 · 2010–2012 · Air BagsAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during…
What can happen. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact…
Dec 2015 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to…
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Sep 2015 · 2015 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a…
What can happen. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Jul 2015 · 2015 · Parking BrakeIf the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles…
What can happen. If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September…
Jun 2015 · 2011–2013 · SteeringIf the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles…
What can happen. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will…
Jan 2015 · 2010–2013 · StructureIf the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior…
What can happen. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford…
Jul 2014 · 2013–2014 · Power TrainIf the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and…
What can happen. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if…
May 2014 · 2010–2014 · Exterior LightingThis corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland…
What can happen. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.…
Jun 2013 · 2013 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety…
What can happen. If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may…
May 2013 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may…
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at…
Mar 2013 · 2012 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a…
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 1,758 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 87 (4.9%)
- Fires
- 20
- Injury reports
- 54
- Fatality reports
- 2
Taurus problems by model year
The 2013 drew the most complaints of this generation, 585, most of them about the steering, and the 2017 the fewest among the 9 years with at least 20 complaints, 44. A typical year drew about 187.
That makes the 2013 stand out at roughly 3.1 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 204 | 177 | 46,000 | Steering (41) | 3 |
| 2011 | 187 | 142 | 64,000 | Electrical system (47) | 4 |
| 2012 | 79 | 51 | 41,000 | Steering (17) | 5 |
| 2013 | 585 | 424 | 84,000 | Steering (295) | 9 |
| 2014 | 229 | 163 | 73,000 | Steering (64) | 5 |
| 2015 | 279 | 190 | 68,000† | Reversing camera and sensors (61) | 6 |
| 2016 | 83 | 46 | 56,000† | Reversing camera and sensors (26) | 4 |
| 2017 | 44 | 23 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (11) | 4 |
| 2018 | 50 | 32 | 56,000† | Reversing camera and sensors (13) | 4 |
| 2019 | 18 | 8 | under 30 reports | Reversing camera and sensors (9) | 2 |
What Taurus owners reported
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while geared in Reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display a clear view image…
2019 · 110,000 miles · Reversing camera and sensors
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the camera was blank, causing the contact to reverse into a pole in a parking lot. The contact stated that the trunk was bent and there was a hole in the bumper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention)…
2019 · 113,000 miles · Reversing camera and sensors
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was intermittently inoperative. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was…
2015 · 31,000 miles · Reversing camera and sensors
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was intermittently displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the…
2015 · 190,000 miles · Reversing camera and sensors
Built from 1,256 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Taurus generations
- Taurus 1996–1999 767 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline
- Taurus 2000–2007 5,014 reports with mileage, most about the suspension
- Taurus 2008–2009 215 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline