Reliability
Ford

Taurus (6th)

2010-2019 · Full-Size Sedan · 5 engines
1,761 NHTSA Complaints
19 Recalls
20 Fire Reports
86 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

7.0 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar full-size sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Complaints of oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating run higher than this generation's overall count, so they set the score.

Owners filed 600 powertrain complaints. A typical full-size sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 628.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Complaints have eased since 2023.

Breakdown
Complaints overall600 complaints against about 628 for similar vehicles
7.1
Last three years77 complaints against about 117 for similar vehicles
8.0
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced46 complaints against about 125 for similar vehicles
8.9
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating40 complaints against about 35 for similar vehicles
6.7

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20106.9
  • 20117.8
  • 20128.8
  • 20135.9
  • 20146.7
  • 20156.6
  • 20168.5
  • 20178.8
  • 20188.6
  • 20198.8

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

3.5L 6-cyl 7.0/10
No clear difference from the 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. (530 complaints, about 551,000 built) Complaints of oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating run at a higher rate than this engine's complaints overall, so they set the score (37 against about 32 for similar vehicles).
2.0L 4-cyl turbo 5.9/10
No clear difference from the 3.5L 6-cyl. (18 complaints, about 9,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

3.5-V6-Gas

3.5L 6-cyl / 263 hp
1,359 complaints 135.9 per year Gasoline
15 fire reports 3 fatalities
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
379
fuel system
227
engine
201
electrical
200
safety systems
148

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3.5T-V6-Gas

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo / 365 hp
217 complaints 21.7 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
89
engine
40
transmission
26
electrical
22
safety systems
19

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INFINITI QX80 (2025-2026)

Ford Taurus Unidentified Engine

109 complaints 12.1 per year
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
18
electrical
17
engine
17
fuel system
14
brakes
12

2.0-I4-Gas

2.0L 4-cyl / 237 hp
41 complaints 8.2 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
16
fuel system
14
electrical
6
safety systems
3
engine
3

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Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

3.0-V6-Gas

3.0L 6-cyl / 145 hp
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
1
body
1
transmission
1
other
1

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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Taurus, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Steering: 510 owner complaints
Fuel System: 279 owner complaints
Engine: 266 owner complaints
Electrical System: 247 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 179 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2010-2019 Ford Taurus

On a used 2010-2019 Ford Taurus, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the steering (510), the fuel system (279) and the engine (266). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 510 owner complaints on the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus about the steering.
  2. Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 279 owner complaints on the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus about the fuel system, all engines combined.
  3. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 266 owner complaints on the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus about the engine, all engines combined.
  4. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 247 owner complaints on the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus about the electrical system.
  5. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 179 owner complaints on the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus

Recalls (19)

25V695000Oct 13, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V611000Sep 12, 2025serious
Structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

20V692000Nov 10, 2020serious
Powertrain

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.

20V072000Feb 10, 2020serious
Suspension

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.

18V141000Mar 1, 2018serious
Electrical System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

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17V530000Aug 28, 2017serious
Steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.

16V925000Dec 22, 2016serious
Engine & Cooling

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

16V621000Aug 25, 2016serious
Fuel System

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.

16V247000Apr 26, 2016serious
Air Bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

15V812000Dec 2, 2015serious
Fuel System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

15V605000Sep 28, 2015serious
Fuel System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

15V464000Jul 24, 2015serious
Parking Brake

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

15V340000Jun 2, 2015serious
Steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

15V040000Jan 28, 2015serious
Structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

14V393000Jul 2, 2014serious
Powertrain

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.

14V285000May 29, 2014serious
Exterior Lighting

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.

13V270000Jun 26, 2013serious
Latches/Locks/Linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

13V227000May 31, 2013serious
Fuel System

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

13V109000Mar 27, 2013serious
Fuel System

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Optional
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (11.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2010-2019 Ford Taurus complaints?

Owners have filed 1,761 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus. The systems they name most often are the steering, the fuel system and the engine.

Is the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 1,761 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA has 1,761 owner complaints on file for the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA lists 19 recalls covering some 2010-2019 Ford Taurus vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Ford Taurus?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the fuel system and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Taurus?

The 2019 Ford Taurus received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Optional. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,761 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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