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Ford Taurus

17,883 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 1993 · 1,523 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Suspension

Complaints by model year

1981
1⚠ 1
1983
1
1984
4
1985
1
1986
93⚠ 2 🔥 5
1987
252⚠ 13 🔥 45
1988
337⚠ 13 🔥 55
1989
558⚠ 16 🔥 87
1990
370⚠ 32 🔥 26
1991
612⚠ 44 🔥 23
1992
655⚠ 52 🔥 19
1993
1,523⚠ 55 🔥 49
1994
890⚠ 52 🔥 22
1995
1,191⚠ 60 🔥 55
1996
810⚠ 68 🔥 13
1997
758⚠ 62 🔥 12
1998
541⚠ 61 🔥 15
1999
880⚠ 60 🔥 15
2000
1,208⚠ 103 🔥 25
2001
1,037⚠ 91 🔥 15
2002
1,419⚠ 75 🔥 11
2003
1,218⚠ 56 🔥 12
2004
375⚠ 36 🔥 13
2005
771⚠ 39 🔥 10
2006
318⚠ 19 🔥 4
2007
146⚠ 8
2008
175⚠ 19 🔥 7
2009
64⚠ 9 🔥 1
2010
196⚠ 16 🔥 5
2011
186⚠ 14 🔥 2
2012
77⚠ 1 🔥 3
2013
570⚠ 20 🔥 6
2014
227⚠ 13 🔥 1
2015
248⚠ 10 🔥 1
2016
73⚠ 4 🔥 1
2017
43⚠ 1
2018
45⚠ 3 🔥 1
2019
10⚠ 1

Most reported problem areas

Suspension3,301
Engine And Engine Cooling3,023
Power Train2,784
Vehicle Speed Control2,100
Electrical System1,623
Steering1,389
Service Brakes1,370
Hydraulic1,131
Structure1,056
Visibility992

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (28)

2017 Structure (25V611000)

Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.

2017 Electrical System (18V141000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.

2015 Fuel System, Gasoline (15V605000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

2014 Exterior Lighting (14V285000)

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 non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.

2013 Fuel System, Gasoline (15V812000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.

2013 Structure (15V040000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

2012 Fuel System, Gasoline (13V109000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16E026000)

Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

2006 Electrical System (06V119000)

THE Fleet Customer WAS Notified AND ALL Vehicles HAVE BEEN Repaired. THE Recall Began ON April 28, 2006.

2004 Seats (04V330000)

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.

2003 Engine And Engine Cooling (04V105000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE AIR Filter Element. Owner Notification Began ON March 10, 2004. Owners Should Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2002 Visibility (03V087000)

Dealers WILL Replace These Windshields. Owner Notification Began ON March 31, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD/Mercury AT 1-800-392-3673.

2000 Exterior Lighting (01V048000)

Dealers WILL Install A Jumper/Resistor Assembly AT THE Spoiler THAT Provides AN Electrical Resistor TO Ground AND Corrects THE Chmsl AND Brake-Shift Interlock Conditions. Owner Notification Began March 19, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2000 Exterior Lighting (01V075000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Headlamp Switch KNOB. Owner Notification Began April 9, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

1999 Power Train (98V288000)

Dealers WILL Install THE Appropriate Transmission OIL Cooler LINE.

1999 Seat Belts (98V198000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE SEAT BELT Buckle Mounting Bracket AND STUD Assembly.

1997 Power Train (97V097000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Transmission AND Replace These Servo Covers.

1996 Fuel System, Gasoline (96V151000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE FUEL Pressure Regulator. Those Regulators Produced During THE Suspect TIME Period WILL BE Replaced.

1996 Power Train (96V166000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE PARK PAWL Abutment Bracket.

1993 Suspension (98V094000)

Dealers WILL Install A Spring Catcher Bracket Which WILL Prevent A Fractured Spring FROM Contacting A TIRE.

1993 Suspension (94E036000)

Monroe Dealers WILL Replace THE Strut FREE OF Charge.

1993 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (93V023000)

Replace THE REAR Wheel Drive ABS Controller WITH A Front Wheel Drive ABS Controller.

1992 Structure (91V145000)

Replace Malfunctioning Liftgate Latches.

1992 Vehicle Speed Control (97V025000)

Dealers WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE Speed Control Cable.

1990 Air Bags (90E043001)

Replace AIR BAG Modules Containing Potentially Defective Inflators.

1990 Seat Belts (92V113000)

FORD WILL Replace THE Rigid Mounted Safety BELT Buckles WITH END Release Safety BELT Buckles Designed TO Prevent Latch Problems.

1990 Wheels (90V159000)

Replace Wheels WITH Wheels OF A Revised Design.

1988 Seats (91V036000)

Revise Routing OF Power SEAT Wiring TO Prevent Damage FROM SEAT Cushion Spring Contact.

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