There are no safety recalls for the 2007 Ford Taurus, but owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA.
2007 Ford Taurus problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 55 | |
| Electrical System | 31 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | |
| Power Train | 18 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Visibility | 5 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 8
- Structure › Body — 6
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 2
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 83,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2007 Ford Taurus complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Jan 3, 2023
I bought a 2007 ford Taurus SEL from a dealership Oct ,2020 3 months after having we pulling up to a stop light and it was like the car wanted to take off by it's self and then when the light turned green we started to drive and it just shut off in the middle of traffic we had to get out and push it to the side almost got hit by the car behind us and the on coming cars I've had it serviced for tune and oil changes fuil system flush everything and they can never find anything wrong with it but a miscellaneous leak that they can not find where it's coming from and now we'll first in Sept we came…
Service Brakes · reported May 21, 2022
Severely rusted brake line to the driver side real brake ruptured and caused loss of brake function and emptying of the single brake fluid reservoir. I cannot currently find the ruptured line segment, but a portion of the other rear brake line was similarly rusted prompting preventative repair. Fortunately, my wife was driving at low speed and was able to maneuver the car into a parking spot. An employee at the O'Reilly store where I bought replacement parts thought the state of the ruptured line meant that it came from a 1980s model vehicle rather than a 2007 model. No one in an official…
Suspension · at 163,000 miles · reported May 16, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving routine service, she was notified that the camber toe adjustment kit, suspension, and steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.
Electrical System · reported Aug 5, 2021
Basically I was driving and stopped and my house and while in ideal the wiring under the hood and under the fender into the dash all started to melt together shorting the systems so I tried to repair and replace the parts due to being a used vehicle and didn't know how to report this until now. So I cut the melted chunk of wiring harnesses out and trashed it. But I stopped due to the inability to find any replacement harnesses from Ford or mercury so now my car has been sitting for several months. I have only been able to find melted harnesses on junk yard cars. Ford used poor quality 16 gauge…
Unknown or Other · at 170,000 miles · reported Jul 17, 2020
As I'm driving down the road my 2007 ford taurus has started to accelerate on it's own. On july 9 this incident occurred and I was involved in a car accident hitting a tree. When I start my car it will rev up to 2 RPM and I have to push the gas to bring it back down. My mechanic has changed the o2 sensor and several other things. I believe this issue is fairly common but needs to be addressed. I have to ride my breaks to even stay stationary at a stop light because my car will accelerate up to 20 MPH in a matter of thirty seconds. I got lucky that my children weren't with me at the time I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2007 Ford Taurus as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Taurus?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (55 reports), followed by electrical system (31). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 83,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.