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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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3750–75K
3975–100K
34100–150K
6150K+
163 reports with mileage · 66 unknown
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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 reports
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
12,266 miles · Jul 22, 2015
Service Brakes
WHEN I STOPPED AT A REST AREA I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. THE BRAKE LOCKED UP. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE HAZARD, OR FAILURE OF THE BRAKES TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. UPDATED 10/01/15*LJ UPDATED 12/05/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10735821
20,000 miles · Jul 14, 2015
Suspension
UPON HAVING MY TIRES ROTATED, I WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH REAR SHOCKS WERE LEAKING. THE CAR IS ONLY 1 YEAR OLD, I DRIVE ONLY PAVED STREETS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH SHOCKS AND CONFIRMED THEY WERE BOTH LEAKING.
NHTSA ODI #10733949
40,000 miles · Jul 14, 2015
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL ALOT OF FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. INJURIES INCLUDING A HEAD INJURY BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG SENSOR WASN'T TRIGGERED AND WANTS TO CANCEL THE COMPLAINT. UPDATED 10/01/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10733902
14,000 miles · Jun 22, 2015
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
LETTER FROM CONGRESSWOMAN SLAUGHTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH 2014 FORD TAURUS (ATTN: JOHN PELLITO). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A REAR BRAKE DRAG WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT BUILD-UP IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLY. UPON RETURNING FROM A SHORT 125 MILE DAY TRIP, AN UN…
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LETTER FROM CONGRESSWOMAN SLAUGHTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH 2014 FORD TAURUS (ATTN: JOHN PELLITO). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A REAR BRAKE DRAG WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT BUILD-UP IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLY. UPON RETURNING FROM A SHORT 125 MILE DAY TRIP, AN UNUSUAL HOT BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. AT ONE POINT, TWO VERY LOUD/HARD METAL BANGS WERE HEARD AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE SPUN IN THE STREET FROM A DEAD STOP. IN MAY MID 2015, THE SAME PROBLEM STARTED TO OCCUR WITHIN SHORT ERRANDS AND MORE FREQUENTLY. IT APPEARED THE BRAKE ONLY ON THAT WHEEL WAS DRAGGING OR LOCKING IN POSITION ON THE ROTOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE HEAT. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE BRAKE PADS WERE HEAT FUSED TO THE CALIPER KNUCKLE ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND THE ROTOR WAS HEAT WARPED AND EXCESSIVELY WORN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE PADS, BRAKE ROTORS, CLEANED THE HEAT DAMAGED AND APPLIED A LUBRICANT IN THE SLOT OF THE ANCHOR TO PREVENT THE CALIPERS AND BRAKES FROM BINDING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10726049
600 miles · Apr 12, 2015
Exterior Lighting
NIGHT DRIVING IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE NONEXISTENCE OF PERIPHERAL LIGHTING. WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN ATTEMPTING A TURN IT IS COMPLETELY DARK, AND ONLY LIT WHEN THE CAR HAS COMPLETED THE TURN. WE CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR AFTER DARK DUE TO THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10705230
24,000 miles · Apr 10, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMPS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000....UPDATED 06-11-15 *BF UPDATED 9/18/15 …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMPS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000....UPDATED 06-11-15 *BF UPDATED 9/18/15 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10704993
27,500 miles · Apr 9, 2015
Service BrakesSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING AND A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND RIM WERE HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING AND A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND RIM WERE HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS LOOSE AND GRINDING, THE ROTORS FAILED, AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS FAILED, THE HUB BEARING SEIZED AND THE ABS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,500.
NHTSA ODI #10704733
23,000 miles · Mar 23, 2015
SeatsInjury
MOUNTING BRACKET LACERATED MY THUMB SO SEVERE IT SEVERED THE VEIN AND TENDON BY BARELY BUMPING IT WHILE ARMOR ALL-ING THE INTERIOR. ER AND SURGICAL REPAIR NECESSARY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10701241
Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2014
Electrical System
2014 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND MESSAGES APPEARING ON CONSOLE REFERRING TO UPDATES NEEDED. *TA THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THE KEY FOB OR KEYLESS ENTRY. IT SEEMED AS IF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE UPDATES WERE PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE MESSAGE CONTINUED TO APPEAR. *JB
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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