Ford Taurus recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 35 recalls and 8,499 owner complaints for the Ford Taurus (model years 2000–2019). The most reported problem area is suspension (2,319 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (1,394 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 52 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 44 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 86 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 281 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 229 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 585 | 20 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 79 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 187 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 204 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 64 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 175 | 19 | 7 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 149 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 318 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 774 | 40 | 10 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 375 | 36 | 13 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 1,223 | 56 | 12 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 1,426 | 75 | 11 | |
| 2001 | 9 | 1,036 | 92 | 15 | |
| 2000 | 8 | 1,194 | 102 | 25 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (1,426), 2003 (1,223) and 2000 (1,194). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (18).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Taurus model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2,319 | 15 of 20 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1,394 | 16 of 20 | |
| Power train | 943 | 18 of 20 | |
| Electrical system | 589 | 20 of 20 | |
| Steering | 557 | 11 of 20 |
Latest 8 of 35 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | Oct 13, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015–2016, 2018–2019 | 1,448,655 |
| 25V611000 | Sep 12, 2025 | Structure: exterior trim | 2016–2019 | 101,944 |
| 20V692000 | Nov 10, 2020 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2014–2015 | 15,587 |
| 20V072000 | Feb 10, 2020 | Suspension: rear | 2013–2018 | 211,207 |
| 18V141000 | Mar 1, 2018 | Electrical system: ignition | 2017–2018 | 2,100 |
| 17V530000 | Aug 28, 2017 | Steering | 2017 | 253 |
| 16V925000 | Dec 22, 2016 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger | 2016 | 1,163 |
| 16V621000 | Aug 25, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2013–2015 | 77,502 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 543 complaints and a fire in 118 complaints; 439 people injured and 16 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.