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2004 Ford Taurus recalls and problems

1 recall and 375 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Taurus.

1
recalls
375
owner complaints
36
complaints mentioning a crash
13
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Ford Taurus recalls

Seats: front assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 04V330000 · reported July 8, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 24,277 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
The risk
The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 13, 2026 · Air bags

Airbags seats and seatbelts useless for 6'8" 375lbs adult man. I sit within 6" of the steering wheel airbag the seatbelt goes across my bicep not my shoulder and the seat itself only goes up to the middle of my back, the head rest is between my shoulders. Why is there no exemption for giants and airbags and seatbelts?…

Jul 15, 2024 · Air bags · crash reported

On June 23, 2024 this 2004 Ford Taurus was in a front end collision at freeway speeds of 60 mph or higher. The driver airbag did not deploy and the driver died as a result of severe trauma to head and chest.

Dec 3, 2020 · Service brakes · 200,000 miles

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY ROAD GOING 50 MPH WHEN I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING AND THE RPMS WERE HIGH. I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT IT WAS AS IF MY BRAKES WERE OUT BUT I KNOW THEY WERE FINE. I KEPT SPEEDING UP SO I HIT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PUSHED BRAKE PUT IT IN NEITRAL BUT THE RPMS SEEMED TO GO HIGHER. I…

Oct 1, 2020 · Power train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CEASED IN THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE ASSEMBLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD…

Aug 7, 2020 · Unknown or other · 10,100 miles

AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING CAR IN STREET CAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY DRIVE UP TO 50 MPH ON ITS OWN WITH YOUR FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL. AND WHEN YOU USE BRAKES TO STOP U CAN FEEL THE CAR STILL STRAINING TO ACCELERATE AND GO .

Taurus model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 91,0369215
2002 31,4267511
2003 31,2235612
2004 13753613
2005 07744010
2006 2318194
2007 014980

Across all years, the 2002 Taurus has the most complaints (1,426). All Ford Taurus years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ford Taurus, the most recent reported on July 8, 2004 (Seats: front assembly, power adjust). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Taurus?
Owners have filed 375 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (164 complaints), followed by power train (72).
How many 2004 Ford Taurus complaints mention a crash or fire?
36 of 375 complaints report a crash and 13 a fire; 25 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 13, 2026.