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Ford Taurus

23,973 federal complaints across 38 model years (1981-2019) ยท 69 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford Taurus. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 1993 Ford Taurus - 2,206 complaints
  2. 2002 Ford Taurus - 1,759 complaints
  3. 1995 Ford Taurus - 1,597 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2017 Ford Taurus - 53 complaints
  2. 2009 Ford Taurus - 77 complaints
  3. 2012 Ford Taurus - 100 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
3,716
Suspension
3,366
Power train
3,035
Speed control
2,128
Electrical system
1,721
Brakes
1,478

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2019 Ford Taurus182
2018 Ford Taurus674
2017 Ford Taurus534
2016 Ford Taurus1044
2015 Ford Taurus3536
2014 Ford Taurus2965
2013 Ford Taurus7559
2012 Ford Taurus1005
2011 Ford Taurus2514
2010 Ford Taurus2803
2009 Ford Taurus770
2008 Ford Taurus2401
2007 Ford Taurus1960
2006 Ford Taurus4152
2005 Ford Taurus1,0050
2004 Ford Taurus4821
2003 Ford Taurus1,5243
2002 Ford Taurus1,7593
2001 Ford Taurus1,2649
2000 Ford Taurus1,4978
1999 Ford Taurus1,1005
1998 Ford Taurus6802
1997 Ford Taurus1,0033
1996 Ford Taurus1,1326
1995 Ford Taurus1,5975
1994 Ford Taurus1,2844
1993 Ford Taurus2,2066
1992 Ford Taurus1,0095
1991 Ford Taurus9464
1990 Ford Taurus5426
1989 Ford Taurus7625
1988 Ford Taurus4625
1987 Ford Taurus3558
1986 Ford Taurus1508
1985 Ford Taurus20
1984 Ford Taurus40
1983 Ford Taurus10
1981 Ford Taurus20

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
25V6950002015-2019Back Over PreventionFord 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
25V6110002016-2019StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
20V6920002014-2015Power TrainFord 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 bra
20V0720002013-2018SuspensionFord 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
18V1410002017-2018Power TrainFord 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 f
17V5300002017SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowin
16V9250002016Engine And Engine CoolingFord 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 vehicl
16V6210002013-2015Fuel System, GasolineFord 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 2013-2
16V2470002008-2012Air BagsFord 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 MK
15V8120002013Fuel System, GasolineFord 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
15V6050002015Fuel System, GasolineFord 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, t
15V4640002015Parking BrakeFord 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 manu
15V3400002011-2013SteeringFord 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
15V0400002010-2013StructureFord 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 manufac
14V3930002013-2014Power TrainFord 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 a
14V2850002010-2014Exterior LightingFord 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 regi
13V2700002013Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord 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 aff
13V2270002013Fuel System, GasolineFord 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,
13V1090002012Fuel System, GasolineFord 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, t
06V1190002006Electrical SystemCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT FOR ONE SPECIFIC FLEET CUSTOMER WERE MODIFIED FOR OPTIONAL HANDS-FREE CELLULAR PHONE OPERATING CAPABILITY. TO PROVIDE THIS FUNCTIONALITY, A SPECIAL
05V5200002006VisibilityON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
04V3320001999-2001SuspensionON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,
04V3300002004SeatsCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
04V1060002000-2003Exterior LightingCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS
04V1050002003Engine And Engine CoolingON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
03V0870002002-2003VisibilityCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INC
02V2660002000-2002Service Brakes, HydraulicCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMUL
01V3900001995Engine And Engine CoolingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES AND MUSTANG VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 5.0L ENGINES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING TO
01V2580002000-2001VisibilityVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFU
01V1440002001Seat BeltsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RE