IllustrationCAR WILL CRANK BUT NOT START. NO ISSUES UNTIL THE NO START. IN A PARKING LOT AND WAS BACKING UP AND WHEN PUT IT IN DRIVE IT DIED. IT WOULD CRANK AND START FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DIE. AND THEN IT STOPPED CRANKING. UNPLUGGED FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND THEN PLUGGED BACK IN AND STARTED FINE BUT WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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
What owners actually said
229 reportsTL* 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.
POSSIBLE FLAW IN MODEL'S STEERING ASSEMBLY DUE TO RECURRENCE OF SAME MALFUNCTION: STARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION, DROVE AT NEAR-IDLE SPEEDS, AND WITHIN A MINUTE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITH A WARNING LIGHT (POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE). BROUGHT TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED GEA…
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POSSIBLE FLAW IN MODEL'S STEERING ASSEMBLY DUE TO RECURRENCE OF SAME MALFUNCTION: STARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION, DROVE AT NEAR-IDLE SPEEDS, AND WITHIN A MINUTE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITH A WARNING LIGHT (POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE). BROUGHT TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED GEAR AND OTHER PARTS OF ASSEMBLY. COST FOR REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED REALIGNMENT WAS ~$1800 BUT WAS COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE SAME PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED IN THIS SAME CAR A FEW YEARS AGO WHILE DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD (ABOUT 15 MPH); AT THAT TIME, THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND WAS COVERED BY FULL WARRANTY.
FUEL PUMP RELAY OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE BEHIND BACK SEAT NEAR GAS TANK. PART MELTED AND VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE. TODDLER CAR SEAT WAS LOCATED IN FRONT OF FIRE LOCATION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE MORE STRENGTH THAN NORMAL TO STEER THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW POWER ASSIST UNIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE CONTACT CALL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING ASSIST WAS FAULTY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE MORE STRENGTH THAN NORMAL TO STEER THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW POWER ASSIST UNIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED ASTORG FORD (2028 7TH ST, PARKERSBURG, WV 26101, (304) 485-8585), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 70MPH ON I-95 NORTHBOUND AT THAT TRIED TO SWITCH LANES AND MY STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED!!!!! I HAVE NEVER BEEN SCARED [XXX] AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM O…
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"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 70MPH ON I-95 NORTHBOUND AT THAT TRIED TO SWITCH LANES AND MY STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED!!!!! I HAVE NEVER BEEN SCARED [XXX] AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
FIRST ISSUE: WHEN TRYING TO START MY CAR IT WOULD TURN OVER ABOUT 60 SECONDS AND THE INSIDE WOULD TURN ON SUCH AS DASH BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. STATIONARY SECOND ISSUE: TODAY 7/22/19 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY CAR JUST SHUT ITSELF OFF AS IF NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT THANKFULLY IT W…
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FIRST ISSUE: WHEN TRYING TO START MY CAR IT WOULD TURN OVER ABOUT 60 SECONDS AND THE INSIDE WOULD TURN ON SUCH AS DASH BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. STATIONARY SECOND ISSUE: TODAY 7/22/19 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY CAR JUST SHUT ITSELF OFF AS IF NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT THANKFULLY IT WASNT RUSH HOUR. IN MOTION BEAUMONT TX - THEY SAID MY CAR DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL BUT ITS DOING THE SAME THING AS WHAT THE RECALL STATES.
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.
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST DROPPED DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR. IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR SO I JUST WENT BACK TO MY JOB TO PARK BEFORE I GOT TO THE MAIN ROAD WHERE THE RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WAS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GERALD JONES FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 3480 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30909, (706) 309-6445) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GERALD JONES FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 3480 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30909, (706) 309-6445) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,150.
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.