2013 Ford Taurus Engine Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “water pump” (16% of reports).
- 70engine complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Water pump: mentioned in 11 of 70 complaints (16%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 9 of 70 complaints (13%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 5 of 70 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Taurus engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Taurus | 3 | 6% | 993 |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% | 26,400 |
| 2016 Taurus | 12 | 14% | 45,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 33 | 12% | 42,860 |
| 2014 Taurus | 16 | 7% | 81,289 |
| 2013 Taurus | 70 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 11 | 14% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 40 | 21% | 80,950 |
| 2010 Taurus | 37 | 18% | 68,000 |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% | 80,600 |
| 2008 Taurus | 20 | 11% | 85,099 |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 24 | 8% | 113,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 68 | 9% | 107,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 25 | 7% | 106,100 |
| 2003 Taurus | 23 | 2% | 95,423 |
| 2002 Taurus | 9 | 1% | 126,650 |
| 2001 Taurus | 6 | 1% | 101,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 5 | 0% | 103,635 |
| 1999 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 174,500 |
| 1998 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 156,750 |
| 1997 Taurus | 5 | 1% | 153,000 |
| 1996 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 95,000 |
| 1995 Taurus | 3 | 0% | 101,784 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2013 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Malicious use of AI. Vehicle was shut down in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the road, right on the crest of a hill, just around a curve in the middle of the night, at approximately 12:00 AM. I had to wait for about 5.5 hrs for a tow truck.
No heat gauge, oil pressure gauge on vehicle. Blend door issue, one side blows hot, other cold. Radio not working. Weird noise in dash by ignition. Ignition sticks when trying to start car, keeps turning over. Dimmer switch doesn't work. Car can be tracked by unknown people, without permission.
There is a defeat in my Ford catalytic converter. I would like I sent the part to the NHTSA.DOT.GOV for research. I am attaching pictures of the defective product.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Tauruss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Ford Taurus (12% of the 585 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Taurus engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “water pump”, in 11 of 70 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (9).
Other 2013 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2013 Ford Taurus problems or engine problems across all Taurus years.