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2014 Ford Taurus

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Taurus do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 318.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

163 reports with mileage · 66 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports

Engine complaints

16 reports
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118,000 miles · Apr 26, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion System

OCCURS EVERY 2000 TO 3000 MILES WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. AS I GET NEAR THE IDLE SPEED (2-3 MPH) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE THE ENGINE STARTS TO REV UP AND PULL THE CAR FORWARD. I HAVE TO THROW THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S SPIKE UP TO 5000 TO 6000 AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SETTLES OUT TO AN IDLE SPEED. …

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OCCURS EVERY 2000 TO 3000 MILES WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. AS I GET NEAR THE IDLE SPEED (2-3 MPH) WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE THE ENGINE STARTS TO REV UP AND PULL THE CAR FORWARD. I HAVE TO THROW THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S SPIKE UP TO 5000 TO 6000 AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SETTLES OUT TO AN IDLE SPEED. I HAD A TUNEUP DONE AT 100K MILES AND PART OF THE SERVICE WAS TO "RESET" THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE SHOP RAN A FULL DIAGNOSTIC. THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I'M AT ABOUT 118K MILES NOW. THIS PROBLEM STARTED TO OCCUR AFTER ABOUT 75K MILES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018.

NHTSA ODI #11322261

83,577 miles · Apr 23, 2020
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND IMMEDIATELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND HAPPENED 3 TIMES. CONSUMER STATED THE LAST FAILURE HAPPENED IN HER DRIVEWAY WHEN IT STALLED AND COULD NOT GET IT STARTED, IT STARTED …

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TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND IMMEDIATELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND HAPPENED 3 TIMES. CONSUMER STATED THE LAST FAILURE HAPPENED IN HER DRIVEWAY WHEN IT STALLED AND COULD NOT GET IT STARTED, IT STARTED THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. IMPERIAL FORD (8 UXBRIDGE ROAD, MENDON, MA 01756), WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,577.*DT*JB CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION IS WITH THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, BEHIND THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT.*JB

NHTSA ODI #11322057

127,000 miles · Oct 1, 2019
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ON OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (16110 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON, TX) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ON OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (16110 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON, TX) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

NHTSA ODI #11265419

79,000 miles · Jan 25, 2019
EngineFuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND PRESSED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT REV. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO UNIVERSITY FORD NORTH (5331 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27712) WHERE THEY RESET THE SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND PRESSED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT REV. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO UNIVERSITY FORD NORTH (5331 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27712) WHERE THEY RESET THE SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11172098

77,500 miles · Dec 11, 2017
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. FORTUNATELY AT THE TIME I WAS AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IDLING, HOWEVER I WAS 5 MINUTES AWAY FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. PARKED CAR, AND PURCHASED REPLACEMENT FUEL MODULE FROM FORD DEALER AND ABLE TO GET CAR RUNNING AGAIN. FORD HAS ISSUED RE…

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FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. FORTUNATELY AT THE TIME I WAS AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IDLING, HOWEVER I WAS 5 MINUTES AWAY FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. PARKED CAR, AND PURCHASED REPLACEMENT FUEL MODULE FROM FORD DEALER AND ABLE TO GET CAR RUNNING AGAIN. FORD HAS ISSUED RECALL 16S31, HOWEVER MY '14 TAURUS WITH A NATURALLY ASPIRATED 3.5L IS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. PART NUMBER OF THE MODULE IS AA8A-9D412-CA AND SUPPLIER CODE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ONE OF THE STATED SUPPLIERS THAT IS OK TO USE. SUPPLIER CODE APPEARS TO BE -OC. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO AND COMPARE TO INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN RECALL 16S31. REPLACEMENT PART IS P/N AA8Z-9D370-B. DEALER COST WITH TAX FOR THE PART WAS APPROX. $70

NHTSA ODI #11053887

400 miles · Sep 2, 2015
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE FUEL PUMP. THE FAILURE WAS N…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE FUEL PUMP. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. MA 10/21/15 *CN

NHTSA ODI #10760915

Official recalls

5

20V692000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Nov 10, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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 February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

20V072000 · Suspension:rear

Feb 10, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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 end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

16V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 25, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Jul 2, 2014

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 may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: 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 contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

14V285000 · Exterior Lighting

May 29, 2014

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 District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.