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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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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
1925–50K
3750–75K
3975–100K
34100–150K
6150K+
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
Unknown Or Other complaints
20 reportsWENT TO START CAR AGAIN AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 10MINUTES. WOULD NOT START. HIT THE START BUTTON AND NOTHING. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED TO JUMP THE CAR, THINKING BATTERY. HOWEVER, NOTHING HAD TO GET A RIDE HOME AT 11PM IN THE RAIN AND TOWED IT INTO THE SHOP IN THE MORNING. STILL WAITING ON OUTCOME. FRAN K, OCALA FL
THIS IS ABOUT MY TRANSMISSION. IT IS DOING THE SAME GRINDING SOUNDS AS THE RECALLED FORD F150'S HOWEVER IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS THE 2014 FORD TAURUS.
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MICHELIN 4 DRY ROTTED TIRES ON A 2014 TAURUS SEL WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES WERE TAKEN OFF THE CAR DUE TO MECHANICS REQUESTED THAT THEY WEREN'T SAFE ON THE HIGHWAY. TIRE INFO IS AS FOLLOWS: PILOT HX MXM4 99H P235X55XR18 DOT AP3 002X 4060-751 -00 . WENT TO COSTCO AND HAD 4 NEW TIRES INSTALLED. EXPECT A RE-IMBURSEME…
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MICHELIN 4 DRY ROTTED TIRES ON A 2014 TAURUS SEL WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES WERE TAKEN OFF THE CAR DUE TO MECHANICS REQUESTED THAT THEY WEREN'T SAFE ON THE HIGHWAY. TIRE INFO IS AS FOLLOWS: PILOT HX MXM4 99H P235X55XR18 DOT AP3 002X 4060-751 -00 . WENT TO COSTCO AND HAD 4 NEW TIRES INSTALLED. EXPECT A RE-IMBURSEMENT FROM MICHELIN
I HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS IN 2015 AND IT HAD CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKAGES. I SENT THIS CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY TOLD ME THE CAR HAD NO ISSUES. I HAD SYMPTOMS OF SEVERE HEADACHE, BLURRED VISION AND CONFUSED STATE OF MIND ALL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. I BOUGHT INDUSTRIAL GRADE DETECTO…
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I HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS IN 2015 AND IT HAD CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKAGES. I SENT THIS CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY TOLD ME THE CAR HAD NO ISSUES. I HAD SYMPTOMS OF SEVERE HEADACHE, BLURRED VISION AND CONFUSED STATE OF MIND ALL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. I BOUGHT INDUSTRIAL GRADE DETECTORS BUT THEY DID NOT PICK UP ANYTHING. HOWEVER WHEN MY DOCTOR ORDERED BLOOD TESTS THEY SHOWED SERIOUS EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE. I HAD THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COME IN AT TEST MY RESIDENCE BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKS. I FINALLY GAVE UP THE CAR AND BOUGHT SOMETHING ELSE. MY BLOOD WORK CAME BACK AFTER A RETEST ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I LET THE CAR GO. I HAVE NOT HAD THESE SYMPTOMS SINCE THEN. THIS IS A CLEAR INDICATION THAT THE CAR WAS THE PROBLEM AND YET NO DEALERSHIP HELPED ME OUT. I DROVE 100 MILES A DAY IN THAT CAR AND I AM SURE HAD I JUST KEPT IT SOMETHING CATASTROPHIC WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. I AM REPORTING THIS NOW DUE TO REPORTS OF SEVERAL FORD EXPLORER RECALLS. MY POINT THIS THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT LIMITED TO FORD EXPLORERS. FORD TAURUS AT LEAST 2014 NEEDS INVESTIGATED AS WELL AS PEOPLES LIFE ARE AT STAKE. I CAN PROVIDE BLOOD WORK REPORTS IF NEEDED.
CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY, TWICE THIS HADS HAPPENED. CAUSING ME TO COAST WITH LITTLE TO ABSOLUTE NO CONTROL OVER THE ACCELERATION/SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, AGAIN BOTHER TIMES CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. CAR SITS AND COOLS DOWN AFTER A TIME PASSES APPROXIMATELY 15 …
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CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY, TWICE THIS HADS HAPPENED. CAUSING ME TO COAST WITH LITTLE TO ABSOLUTE NO CONTROL OVER THE ACCELERATION/SPEED OF THE VEHICLE, AGAIN BOTHER TIMES CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. CAR SITS AND COOLS DOWN AFTER A TIME PASSES APPROXIMATELY 15 -30 MIN AND CAR WILL START BACK UP. ALL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WORK AS FAR AS DASH, LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A SIMILAR RECALL OF THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR BUT DIFFERENT TRIM... ALSO THE COMPLAINTS ARE VERY SIMILAR.
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 PLUS MPH MY CAR LOST ACCELERATION POWER THIS MAKES THE 3 TIME IT HAS DONE THIS, BUT THIS TIME I WAS STUCK IN THE FAST LANE WITH NOW POWER BECAUSE A CAR WAS IN THE SLOW LANE, I WAS STUCK I HAD TO THROW ON MY EMERGENCY BLINKERS AND WAIT BEFORE I COULD GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER I HAD CARS LOCK…
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AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 PLUS MPH MY CAR LOST ACCELERATION POWER THIS MAKES THE 3 TIME IT HAS DONE THIS, BUT THIS TIME I WAS STUCK IN THE FAST LANE WITH NOW POWER BECAUSE A CAR WAS IN THE SLOW LANE, I WAS STUCK I HAD TO THROW ON MY EMERGENCY BLINKERS AND WAIT BEFORE I COULD GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER I HAD CARS LOCKING IT UP BEHIND ME ABOUT HITTING ME. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS. AS I WAS LOOKING UP WHAT IT COULD BE I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HASN'T BEEN LOOKED INTO MY CAR IS A 2014 CAR WITH LESS THEN 50K MILES.
CAR VIBRATES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 65 MPH. HAD TIRES BALANCED NO IMPROVEMENT. TIRES ABOUT 50 PERCENT REMAINING TIRE LEFT. ALL ROAD CONDITIONS.
I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY DRIVERS WINDOW WORKED ON TWICE. IT TENDS TO SQUEAL LOUDLY WHEN PUTTING DOWN, AS IF GLASS RUBBING METAL. THIS HAPPENS, NO MATTER IF YOU ARE SITTING, ROLLING, ETC. FORD HAS ADJUSTED TWICE NOW UNDER 36K.
Official recalls
520V692000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.