FORD TAURUS
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
FORD TAURUS Reliability Overview
The FORD TAURUS has been produced from 1977 to 2019. Over 43 model years, NHTSA has received 23,867 complaints and issued 173 recall campaigns for this model.
43
Model Years
23,867
Complaints
173
Recalls
1977–2019
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2019 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 11
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: back-over-prevention
2018 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 52
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2017 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 49
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2016 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 93
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: back-over-prevention
2015 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 306
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2014 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 292
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: steering
2013 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 746
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: steering
2012 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 100
Recalls: 5
★★★★☆
Top Issue: steering
2011 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 251
Recalls: 4
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2010 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 274
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2009 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 77
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2008 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 240
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2007 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 196
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2006 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 415
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2005 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,005
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2004 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 479
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2003 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,524
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2002 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,757
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionfrontspringscoil-springs
2001 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,264
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionrearspringscoil-springs
2000 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,497
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionrearspringscoil-springs
1999 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,100
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionfrontspringscoil-springs
1998 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 680
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
1997 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,003
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1996 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,132
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1995 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,597
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
1994 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,284
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1993 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 2,206
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1992 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1,009
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1991 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 946
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1990 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 542
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: structureframe-and-members
1989 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 762
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
1988 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 462
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1987 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 355
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1986 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 150
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1985 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
1984 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-components
1983 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
1981 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
1977 FORD TAURUS
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 2 | ★★★★★ | back-over-prevention |
| 2018 | 52 | 4 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2017 | 49 | 4 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2016 | 93 | 4 | ★★★★★ | back-over-prevention |
| 2015 | 306 | 6 | ★★★★★ | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2014 | 292 | 5 | ★★★★★ | steering |
| 2013 | 746 | 9 | ★★★★★ | steering |
| 2012 | 100 | 5 | ★★★★☆ | steering |
| 2011 | 251 | 4 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2010 | 274 | 3 | N/A | steering |
| 2009 | 77 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2008 | 240 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2007 | 196 | 1 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2006 | 415 | 3 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2005 | 1,005 | 1 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2004 | 479 | 2 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2003 | 1,524 | 4 | N/A | power-train |
| 2002 | 1,757 | 4 | N/A | suspensionfrontspringscoil-springs |
| 2001 | 1,264 | 10 | N/A | suspensionrearspringscoil-springs |
| 2000 | 1,497 | 8 | N/A | suspensionrearspringscoil-springs |
| 1999 | 1,100 | 7 | N/A | suspensionfrontspringscoil-springs |
| 1998 | 680 | 4 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 1997 | 1,003 | 5 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1996 | 1,132 | 8 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1995 | 1,597 | 6 | N/A | power-train |
| 1994 | 1,284 | 5 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1993 | 2,206 | 8 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1992 | 1,009 | 6 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1991 | 946 | 5 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1990 | 542 | 8 | N/A | structureframe-and-members |
| 1989 | 762 | 7 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |
| 1988 | 462 | 6 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1987 | 355 | 9 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1986 | 150 | 9 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | N/A | power-train |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-components |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | N/A | power-train |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | N/A | seat-belts |