2014 Ford Taurus recalls & problems

5 recalls 229 complaints

5recalls
229owner complaints
13crashes reported
1fires reported
15 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford Taurus and 229 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is steering (65 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (55). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2014 Ford Taurus recalls

Power Train · NHTSA 20V692000 · Nov 10, 2020

Problem: 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. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began…

15,587 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Suspension · NHTSA 20V072000 · Feb 10, 2020

Problem: 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. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the…

211,207 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V621000 · Aug 25, 2016

Problem: 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 vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

77,502 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Power Train · NHTSA 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014

Problem: 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 August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip…

Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may…

83,250 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 14V285000 · May 29, 2014

Problem: 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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the…

Risk: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in…

183,425 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2014 Ford Taurus problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering 65
401
Fuel/Propulsion System 55
010
Electrical System 29
000
Unknown or Other 20
100
Engine 16
100
Fuel System, Gasoline 16
000
Exterior Lighting 13
000
Power Train 12
101
Service Brakes 9
100
Vehicle Speed Control 8
301
Suspension 8
200
Back Over Prevention 7
000
Engine and Engine Cooling 6
000
Wheels 5
200
Air Bags 5
303
Structure 4
204
Visibility 4
000
Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3
000
Seat Belts 2
104
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2
000
Tires 2
000
Visibility/Wiper 2
000
Seats 1
001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1
000
Lane Departure 1
000
Fuel System, Diesel 1
000

Latest owner complaints

Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 4, 2026 · VA

This car has left me stranded multiple times. Took to dealership to find out the fuel pump that had been replaced at 90,000 was dead. Catalytic converter replaced at 125,000. Replaced fuel pump control module, fuel pump and sending unit for the 2nd time in 2014 Ford Taurus SEL AWD with 132,000 miles. Now it is sending a check engine code P0461 which is most likely due to the…

Back Over Prevention · Jul 16, 2026 · NC

My rear-view (back-up) camera displays the image “reversed” when I put the vehicle in reverse, meaning the direction of what I see doesn’t match the direction the vehicle is actually moving. This is dangerous because it can confuse the driver when judging distances and steering or aligning the car while backing up, increasing the risk of hitting a person, child, or…

Steering · May 6, 2026 · NY

Hello - the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn including inability to turn to the right or left at times, and seems to increase over time but has decreased while remaining stiff/difficult at times.I thought it was related to low/missing power steering fluid or the weather because the steering improved on a warm/warmer day. When I tested the weather theory it was…

Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 16, 2026 · MD

There is a recall on 2014 Ford Taurus’ but my VIN does not pop as one that is effective, yet I have all the symptoms. My fuel pump control module, and other various parts of my fuel pump keep failing. Completely lost power in my gas pedal today while on the highway. Couldn’t speed up or do anything. Once I came to a stop, the car wouldn’t start. It would just crank but…

Service Brakes · Mar 26, 2026 · VA

Foot pedal parking brake stopped holding it's position. Pedal will move up and down, and parking brake light remains illuminated, but the system is not actually holding pressure on the parking brakes. Failure is caused by a small plastic piece that is used against metal components in the parking brake assembly and eventually breaks. This can cause the vehicle to roll…

Unknown or Other · Dec 5, 2025 · TX

The backup camera will sometimes produce a grainy image or prompt a warning the camera isn't working. This issue has been noticed for other vehicles and issued a recall for the Ford Taurus but doesn't cover my vehicles year, 2014. The 2015 recall affects 2015 and later tauruses, 25V695000.

Electrical System · Nov 14, 2025 · NY

When putting car in reverse backup, camera works intermittently.

Unknown or Other · Oct 23, 2025 · VA

The rearview camera system intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. At times, the screen remains black or frozen instead of showing the live rear view. The camera and wiring are still installed and available for inspection upon request. When the rearview camera fails, I cannot see behind the vehicle while reversing. This creates a risk…

Unknown or Other · Oct 11, 2025 · NJ

Ford recalls vehicles due to issue with rearview cameras, because their rearview cameras can go blank or display a distorted image. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this a safety issue. I have a 2014 Ford Taurus SEL with the rearview camera can blank and give me a msg to contact my dealer or display a distored image. I have contacted Ford on…

Unknown or Other · Sep 15, 2025 · OH

Back up camera doesn't work most of the time, and some times it's upside down!!!! Should be under the current recall, but my make/model year isn't covered!!!

Electrical System · Sep 15, 2025 · OH

Back up camera doesn't work most of the time, and some times it's upside down!!!! Should be under the current recall, but my make/model year isn't covered!!!

Back Over Prevention · Sep 10, 2025 · NY

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera failed to operate as needed, with a blank image displayed on the screen while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the camera could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure,…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2014 Ford Taurus, the most recent one (20V692000) for power train. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?

Based on 229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are steering (65), fuel/propulsion system (55), electrical system (29).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2014 Ford Taurus?

Owners reported 13 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.