Ford Taurus recalls and problems
35 recalls and 8,512 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
35
Complaints
8,512
Crashes reported
543
Fires reported
118
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Ford Taurus by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Taurus | 4 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 89 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Taurus | 6 | 286 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 Taurus | 5 | 230 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 Taurus | 9 | 585 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 Taurus | 5 | 79 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Taurus | 4 | 188 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 204 | 17 | 5 | 16 | 2 |
| 2009 Taurus | 0 | 64 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 Taurus | 1 | 176 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 Taurus | 0 | 149 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Taurus | 2 | 318 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 Taurus | 0 | 774 | 40 | 10 | 28 | 2 |
| 2004 Taurus | 1 | 375 | 36 | 13 | 25 | 2 |
| 2003 Taurus | 3 | 1,223 | 56 | 12 | 59 | 2 |
| 2002 Taurus | 3 | 1,426 | 75 | 11 | 44 | 0 |
| 2001 Taurus | 9 | 1,037 | 92 | 15 | 80 | 5 |
| 2000 Taurus | 8 | 1,195 | 102 | 25 | 81 | 1 |
Most reported Ford Taurus problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2,554 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1,423 | |
| Power Train | 962 | |
| Electrical System | 604 | |
| Steering | 561 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 452 | |
| Visibility | 428 | |
| Engine | 400 | |
| Air Bags | 398 | |
| Structure | 353 |
All Ford Taurus recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-695 | Oct 13, 2025 | 2015–2016, 2018–2019 | Back Over Prevention | 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. |
| 25V-611 | Sep 12, 2025 | 2016–2019 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. |
| 20V-692 | Nov 10, 2020 | 2014–2015 | Power Train | 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. |
| 20V-072 | Feb 10, 2020 | 2013–2018 | Suspension | 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. |
| 18V-141 | Mar 1, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Electrical System, Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. |
| 17V-530 | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. |
| 16V-925 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2016 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 16V-621 | Aug 25, 2016 | 2013–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 16V-247 | Apr 26, 2016 | 2008, 2010–2012 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 15V-812 | Dec 2, 2015 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 15V-605 | Sep 28, 2015 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. |
| 15V-464 | Jul 24, 2015 | 2015 | Parking Brake | 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… |
| 15V-340 | Jun 2, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Steering | 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… |
| 15V-040 | Jan 28, 2015 | 2010–2013 | Structure | 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. |
| 14V-393 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | 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… |
| 14V-285 | May 29, 2014 | 2010–2014 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 13V-270 | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 13V-227 | May 31, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 13V-109 | Mar 27, 2013 | 2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. |
| 06V-119 | Apr 10, 2006 | 2006 | Electrical System | Certain passenger vehicles built for one specific fleet customer were modified for optional hands-free cellular phone operating capability. |
| 05V-520 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2006 | Visibility | On 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. |
| 04V-332 | Jul 15, 2004 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new… |
| 04V-330 | Jul 8, 2004 | 2004 | Seats | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded. |
| 04V-105 | Mar 2, 2004 | 2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles can smolder or burn. |
| 04V-106 | Mar 2, 2004 | 2000–2003 | Exterior Lighting | Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. |
| 03V-087 | Mar 10, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Visibility | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-266 | Oct 2, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain 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. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-144 | Apr 27, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger cars. |
| 01V-078 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. |
| 01V-075 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-048 | Feb 28, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger sedans with factory or dealer-installed deck lid spoilers with LED center high mounted stop lamps (Chmsl). |
| 00V-396 | Nov 28, 2000 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner… |
| 00V-240 | Aug 24, 2000 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-242 | Aug 24, 2000 | 2000 | Equipment | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Taurus?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Ford Taurus has the most reports (1,426). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Taurus have?
NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls covering Ford Taurus model years 2000–2004, 2006, 2008, 2010–2019.
What are the most common Ford Taurus problems?
Owners report suspension, vehicle speed control, power train problems most often.