Ford Taurus recalls & problems by year
The Ford Taurus has 74 NHTSA recalls and 18,154 owner complaints across model years 1977–2019. The most complained-about year is the 1993 with 1,557 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 Taurus | 4 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 81 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2015 Taurus | 6 | 276 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2014 Taurus | 5 | 229 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2013 Taurus | 9 | 583 | 20 | 6 | 37 | 0 | |
| 2012 Taurus | 5 | 78 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 Taurus | 4 | 187 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 204 | 17 | 5 | 31 | 6 | |
| 2009 Taurus | 0 | 64 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2008 Taurus | 1 | 175 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 149 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 318 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2005 Taurus | 1 | 774 | 40 | 10 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2004 Taurus | 2 | 375 | 36 | 13 | 36 | 2 | |
| 2003 Taurus | 4 | 1,223 | 56 | 12 | 76 | 3 | |
| 2002 Taurus | 4 | 1,426 | 75 | 11 | 72 | 0 | |
| 2001 Taurus | 10 | 1,037 | 92 | 15 | 110 | 6 | |
| 2000 Taurus | 8 | 1,195 | 102 | 25 | 98 | 1 | |
| 1999 Taurus | 7 | 874 | 61 | 16 | 86 | 4 | |
| 1998 Taurus | 4 | 545 | 61 | 14 | 89 | 4 | |
| 1997 Taurus | 5 | 770 | 64 | 12 | 58 | 4 | |
| 1996 Taurus | 8 | 825 | 69 | 12 | 73 | 1 | |
| 1995 Taurus | 5 | 1,205 | 61 | 55 | 74 | 2 | |
| 1994 Taurus | 5 | 923 | 51 | 23 | 52 | 3 | |
| 1993 Taurus | 7 | 1,557 | 54 | 49 | 73 | 3 | |
| 1992 Taurus | 6 | 681 | 52 | 22 | 60 | 4 | |
| 1991 Taurus | 5 | 649 | 43 | 21 | 28 | 0 | |
| 1990 Taurus | 8 | 381 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 0 | |
| 1989 Taurus | 6 | 562 | 17 | 86 | 23 | 1 | |
| 1988 Taurus | 6 | 333 | 14 | 51 | 9 | 0 | |
| 1987 Taurus | 9 | 255 | 14 | 49 | 25 | 1 | |
| 1986 Taurus | 9 | 101 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1985 Taurus | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 Taurus | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1983 Taurus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1981 Taurus | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1977 Taurus | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Ford Taurus problems (all years)
- Suspension 3,366
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3,283
- Power Train 3,035
- Vehicle Speed Control 2,128
- Electrical System 1,721
- Steering 1,445
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,238
- Structure 1,088
- Visibility 1,036
- Air Bags 890
- Exterior Lighting 639
- Fuel System, Gasoline 554
Ford Taurus recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 Oct 13, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2015–2019 | 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 |
| 16V247000 Apr 26, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2008–2012 | 695 |
| 16E026000 Apr 1, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2001–2007 | 49,635 |
| 15V812000 Dec 2, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2013 | 868 |
| 15V605000 Sep 28, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 2015 | 203 |
| 15V464000 Jul 24, 2015 | PARKING BRAKE | 2015 | 7,165 |
| 15V340000 Jun 2, 2015 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2011–2013 | 393,623 |
| 15V040000 Jan 28, 2015 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2010–2013 | 194,889 |
| 14V393000 Jul 2, 2014 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 2013–2014 | 83,250 |
| 14V285000 May 29, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2010–2014 | 183,425 |
| 13V270000 Jun 26, 2013 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2013 | 12,569 |
| 13V227000 May 31, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2013 | 390,783 |
| 13V109000 Mar 27, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2012 | 3,037 |
| 09E012000 Apr 7, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1996–1999 | 16,270 |
| 06V119000 Apr 10, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2006 | 19 |
| 06E026000 Mar 23, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1996–1999 | 61,944 |
| 05V520000 Nov 9, 2005 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2006 | 199,942 |
| 04V332000 Jul 15, 2004 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1999–2001 | 899,060 |
| 04V330000 Jul 8, 2004 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2004 | 24,277 |
| 04V105000 Mar 2, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 | 399,926 |
| 04V106000 Mar 2, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2000–2003 | 938,789 |
| 03V087000 Mar 10, 2003 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2002–2003 | 67,894 |
| 02V266000 Oct 2, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2000–2002 | 369,614 |
| 01V390000 Dec 21, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1995 | 695,260 |
| 01V258000 Aug 8, 2001 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2000–2001 | 1,083,000 |
| 01V144000 Apr 27, 2001 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2001 | 4,567 |
| 01V075000 Mar 12, 2001 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2000 | 74,000 |
| 01V078000 Mar 12, 2001 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2000–2001 | 157,000 |
| 01V048000 Feb 28, 2001 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 2000–2001 | 28,000 |
| 00V396000 Nov 28, 2000 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2001 | 495,000 |
| 00V242000 Aug 24, 2000 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2000 | 167,000 |
| 00V240000 Aug 24, 2000 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2001 | 5,961 |
| 99V250000 Sep 20, 1999 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1999 | 25,306 |
| 98V323000 Dec 16, 1998 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1986–1995 | 2,697,000 |
| 98V288000 Nov 9, 1998 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1999 | 1,800 |
| 98V204000 Sep 1, 1998 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1999 | 6,000 |
| 98V198000 Aug 25, 1998 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1998–1999 | 7,000 |
| 98V094000 May 6, 1998 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1993 | 281,000 |
| 98V067000 Mar 25, 1998 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1996 | 400 |
| 98V028000 Feb 10, 1998 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1997–1998 | 571,800 |
| 98V009000 Jan 21, 1998 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1993–1994 | 506,000 |
| 97V097000 Jun 9, 1997 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1997 | 100,000 |
| 97V025000 Feb 26, 1997 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1991–1995 | 212,700 |
| 97V019000 Feb 25, 1997 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1992–1995 | 75,200 |
| 96V176000 Sep 18, 1996 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1996 | 340,000 |
| 96V166000 Sep 5, 1996 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1996–1997 | 40,000 |
| 96V151000 Aug 12, 1996 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1996 | 4,700 |
| 96V086000 May 14, 1996 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1996 | 100,000 |
| 96V016000 Jan 25, 1996 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1996 | 76,500 |
| 94E036000 Nov 25, 1994 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1986–1994 | 98,000 |
| 94V198000 Oct 11, 1994 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1995 | 1,500 |
| 93V106000 Jun 23, 1993 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1986–1988 | 1,610,000 |
| 93V023000 Jan 4, 1993 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1993 | 212 |