Ford Taurus problems and recalls by year

3,237 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2005 (774); 21 recalls, 3 investigations.

By model year

Taurus by model year
Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported system
2019	17	2	Back over prevention
2018	50	4	Back over prevention
2017	44	4	Electrical system
2016	83	4	Back over prevention
2015	279	6	Back over prevention
2014	229	5	Steering
2013	585	9	Steering
2012	79	5	Steering
2011	187	4	Electrical system
2010	204	3	Steering
2009	64	0	Engine and engine cooling
2008	175	1	Power train
2007	149	0	Vehicle speed control
2006	318	2	Vehicle speed control
2005	774	0	Vehicle speed control

Years with 100+ complaints

2015 Taurus: 279 complaints

12 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries · 25V695000, 20V692000, 20V072000, 16V621000, 15V605000, 15V464000

2015 Taurus, 279 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Back over prevention	54	91,000
Fuel/propulsion system	53	75,000
Steering	50	61,900
Unknown or other	42	50,000
Engine	33	42,860
Electrical system	30	111,000
Power train	18	9,800
Fuel system, gasoline	12	94,000

2014 Taurus: 229 complaints

13 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries · 20V692000, 20V072000, 16V621000, 14V393000, 14V285000

2014 Taurus, 229 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	64	77,000
Fuel/propulsion system	55	82,114
Electrical system	27	90,000
Unknown or other	20	35,700
Engine	16	83,577
Exterior lighting	12	45,000
Power train	11	79,109
Fuel system, gasoline	9	99,000

2013 Taurus: 585 complaints

20 crashes, 6 fires, 25 injuries · 20V072000, 16V621000, 15V812000, 15V340000, 15V040000, 14V393000, 14V285000, 13V270000, 13V227000

2013 Taurus, 585 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	286	95,000
Fuel/propulsion system	96	80,000
Engine	70	70,000
Electrical system	59	75,500
Power train	43	75,500
Unknown or other	38	73,000
Suspension	25	109,020
Electronic stability control (esc)	18	83,156

2011 Taurus: 187 complaints

14 crashes, 2 fires, 15 injuries, 1 death · 16V247000, 15V340000, 15V040000, 14V285000

2011 Taurus, 187 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Electrical system	46	46,700
Engine	40	81,000
Steering	25	101,400
Power train	15	47,000
Unknown or other	15	50,000
Vehicle speed control	13	15,600
Exterior lighting	12	55,000
Service brakes	12	73,000

2010 Taurus: 204 complaints

17 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries, 2 deaths · 16V247000, 15V040000, 14V285000

2010 Taurus, 204 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	41	103,000
Engine	37	68,000
Power train	27	29,359
Vehicle speed control	23	24,000
Electrical system	18	41,000
Service brakes	14	53,000
Service brakes, hydraulic	14	7,500
Unknown or other	13	47,500

2008 Taurus: 175 complaints

19 crashes, 7 fires, 13 injuries · 16V247000

2008 Taurus, 175 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	35	86,341
Vehicle speed control	32	58,000
Steering	31	48,000
Engine	20	85,197
Air bags	14	118,500
Electrical system	13	133,000
Service brakes	9	93,000
Engine and engine cooling	8	80,000

2007 Taurus: 149 complaints

8 crashes, 6 injuries

2007 Taurus, 149 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Vehicle speed control	54	99,567
Electrical system	26	74,600
Power train	11	85,245
Engine and engine cooling	8	94,831
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system	8	37,000
Service brakes	8	135,000
Air bags	7	100,000
Engine	7	120,000

2006 Taurus: 318 complaints

19 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries, 1 death · 06V119000, 05V520000

2006 Taurus, 318 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Vehicle speed control	171	91,000
Electrical system	24	86,000
Engine	24	113,000
Power train	20	106,000
Air bags	18	75,000
Service brakes	15	89,000
Engine and engine cooling	14	78,000
Fuel/propulsion system	12	92,000

2005 Taurus: 774 complaints

40 crashes, 10 fires, 28 injuries, 2 deaths

2005 Taurus, 774 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Vehicle speed control	513	93,709
Power train	75	96,000
Engine	68	107,000
Power train › Automatic transmission	44	69,000
Engine and engine cooling	33	81,600
Fuel/propulsion system	29	102,000
Service brakes	26	110,000
Unknown or other	25	95,000

21 recall campaigns since 2005

September 12, 2025 · 25V611000 · 2016–2019 · Structure › Exterior trim

The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge.
February 10, 2020 · 20V072000 · 2013–2018 · Suspension › Rear

The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge.
March 1, 2018 · 18V141000 · 2017–2018 · Electrical system › Ignition; Power train › Automatic transmission; Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.
August 25, 2016 · 16V621000 · 2013–2015 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge.
April 26, 2016 · 16V247000 · 2008, 2010–2012 · Air bags › Frontal

The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge.
January 28, 2015 · 15V040000 · 2010–2013 · Structure › Body › Door

In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge.
May 29, 2014 · 14V285000 · 2010–2014 · Exterior lighting

When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge.
April 10, 2006 · 06V119000 · 2006 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT FOR ONE SPECIFIC FLEET CUSTOMER WERE MODIFIED FOR OPTIONAL HANDS-FREE CELLULAR PHONE OPERATING CAPABILITY.

Remedy: THE FLEET CUSTOMER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

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Ford Escape: 25V695000 (2015–2016, 2018–2019, back over prevention); 05V520000 (2006, visibility)
Ford Explorer: 20V692000 (2014–2015, power train); 17V530000 (2017, steering); 16V925000 (2016, engine and engine cooling); 15V812000 (2013, fuel system, gasoline); 15V605000 (2015, fuel system, gasoline); 15V464000 (2015, parking brake); 13V270000 (2013, latches/locks/linkages); 13V109000 (2012, fuel system, gasoline)
Ford Fusion: 15V340000 (2011–2013, steering); 13V227000 (2013, fuel system, gasoline)
Ford Edge: 14V393000 (2013–2014, power train)

Defect investigations

0 of 3 open.

Investigations naming the Taurus
Investigation	Years	Opened	Subject	Status
PE12005	2005–2006	March 7, 2012	Stuck throttle	Closed
PE08060	2007–2008	October 14, 2008	TIRE VALVE CRACKING	Closed
DP06005	2005	December 4, 2006	ENGINE STALLING FFV	Closed

Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.

Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.