2014 Ford Taurus Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 4, 2026 · 55 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 Ford Taurus, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,057 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (71% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel pump: mentioned in 39 of 55 complaints (71%)
  • Control module: mentioned in 14 of 55 complaints (25%)

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles2 · 5%
50k–75k miles10 · 24%
75k–100k miles15 · 36%
100k–150k miles13 · 31%
150k+ miles1 · 2%

How serious are the reports?

Of 55 complaints, 1 a fire.

Ford Taurus fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2013, with 96 complaints
1997: 1199712000: 222001: 5200152002: 882003: 6200362004: 772005: 292005292006: 12122007: 6200762008: 442009: 2200922010: 772011: 2201122012: 222013: 962013962014: 55552015: 532015532016: 772017: 3201732018: 11

n = 308 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2018 Taurus12%5,500
2017 Taurus37%—
2016 Taurus78%113,000
2015 Taurus5319%75,000
2014 Taurus5524%82,057
2013 Taurus9616%80,000
2012 Taurus23%78,000
2011 Taurus21%73,000
2010 Taurus73%37,500
2009 Taurus23%90,000
2008 Taurus42%142,500
2007 Taurus64%85,000
2006 Taurus124%92,000
2005 Taurus294%101,500
2004 Taurus72%111,550
2003 Taurus60%131,500
2002 Taurus81%137,120
2001 Taurus50%184,500
2000 Taurus20%137,012
1997 Taurus10%162,846

When owners reported it

Peak: 2019, with 15 complaints
2016: 2201622017: 8201782018: 102018102019: 152019152020: 8202082021: 4202142022: 1202212023: 4202342025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 55 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2014 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.

This car has left me stranded multiple times. Took to dealership to find out the fuel pump that had been replaced at 90,000 was dead. Catalytic converter replaced at 125,000. Replaced fuel pump control module, fuel pump and sending unit for the 2nd time in 2014 Ford Taurus SEL AWD with 132,000…

Received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762264

There is a recall on 2014 Ford Taurus’ but my VIN does not pop as one that is effective, yet I have all the symptoms. My fuel pump control module, and other various parts of my fuel pump keep failing. Completely lost power in my gas pedal today while on the highway. Couldn’t speed up or do…

Received Apr 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11731735

The engine light came on and was scanned for engine code P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2). Upon further research, it appears that a catalytic converter has started failing. I was able to clean the catalytic converter, but they are very expensive to replace. Ford issued an…

Received Jan 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11636255
Ford Taurus
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 Ford Tauruss have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2014 Ford Taurus (24% of the 229 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 2014 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 82,057 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 Ford Taurus?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 39 of 55 complaints, followed by “control module” (14).

Other 2014 Ford Taurus problems

See all 2014 Ford Taurus problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Taurus years.