Ford Taurus Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Ford Taurus across 16 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (20% of reports).
- 179equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 31%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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 36 of 179 complaints (20%)
- Blower motor: mentioned in 17 of 179 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 179 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 9 an injury.
Ford Taurus equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 4,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 900 |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 3 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2005 Taurus | 4 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 30 | 2% | 53,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 26 | 2% | 57,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 9 | 1% | 22,800 |
| 2000 Taurus | 7 | 1% | 43,126 |
| 1999 Taurus | 15 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 9 | 2% | 95,512 |
| 1997 Taurus | 24 | 3% | 98,367 |
| 1996 Taurus | 22 | 3% | 110,000 |
| 1995 Taurus | 20 | 2% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The "vehicle capacity weight" and "designated seating capacity" information was not printed on the safety certification labels affixed to these vehicles. On affected sable sedan vehicles, the "vehicles capacity weight" (and also the luggage load) information printed on this label is incorrect - sable wagon luggage load was incorrectly used for the sable sedan. These vehicles do not comply with the label requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplemental label with the correct information, along with instructions for affixing the label adjacent to the vehicle certification label. Owner notification began october 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various, the vehicle accelerated without manual force, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The…
Calipers front right f reb caliper remove and inspect and overhaul caliper front one side. Brakes were grinding again which required that inspection which i find out that the same area in the brake system needs replaced. Recomd, tie rod inner remove and replace tie rod end one side inner, ball…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the air conditioning condenser. The air conditioning condenser was replaced however…
At 6:30 a.m. On 4/4/2012 i was driving home from work when i fell asleep ,crossed the center line, hit a semi head on & my driver side airbag didn't deploy. The 2002 ford taurus was a vehicle i purchased new. The passenger side with no one in that seat did deploy. *tr
The cd player went out in my taurus limited. According to the dealer this has been an ongoing issue that ford knows about. I have been waiting for over a month for the replacement, according to the dealer the entire center stack (nav/radio/sync systems) have to be replaced at a cost of over $3000…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Tauruss have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 179 owner complaints about equipment for the Ford Taurus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Taurus equipment?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 36 of 179 complaints, followed by “blower motor” (17).
Other Ford Taurus problems
- Suspension problems (2,734)
- Power Train problems (1,895)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,800)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,312)
- Steering problems (995)
- Electrical System problems (888)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (683)
- Visibility problems (643)
See all Ford Taurus problems.