2013 Ford Taurus Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (34% of reports).
- 96fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 33 of 96 complaints (34%)
- Control module: mentioned in 10 of 96 complaints (10%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 6 of 96 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 96 complaints, 2 a fire.
Ford Taurus fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 5,500 |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2016 Taurus | 7 | 8% | 113,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 53 | 19% | 75,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 55 | 24% | 82,057 |
| 2013 Taurus | 96 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 78,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 73,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 7 | 3% | 37,500 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 142,500 |
| 2007 Taurus | 6 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 12 | 4% | 92,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 29 | 4% | 101,500 |
| 2004 Taurus | 7 | 2% | 111,550 |
| 2003 Taurus | 6 | 0% | 131,500 |
| 2002 Taurus | 8 | 1% | 137,120 |
| 2001 Taurus | 5 | 0% | 184,500 |
| 2000 Taurus | 2 | 0% | 137,012 |
| 1997 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 162,846 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
Evap control system fault unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum. Poor quality paint and interior.
I purchased this car April 1 2025 the car drove fine up until this past week I got in the car it had a very long crank but started and it acted as if it wasn't getting fuel. So I shut it off waited and started it back it seemed OK I went and purchased some fuel cleaner and gas it straightened out…
Everytime I get gas the car has a hard time starting and most times after it starts it shuts down due to low idling after startup
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Tauruss have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2013 Ford Taurus (16% 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 33 of 96 complaints, followed by “control module” (10).
Other 2013 Ford Taurus problems
- Steering problems (295)
- Engine problems (70)
- Electrical System problems (59)
See all 2013 Ford Taurus problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Taurus years.