Ford Taurus Tires Problems
Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Ford Taurus across 19 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “front tire” (15% of reports).
- 285tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 65%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.
- Front tire: mentioned in 44 of 285 complaints (15%)
- P215 60R16: mentioned in 26 of 285 complaints (9%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 23 of 285 complaints (8%)
- P205 65R15: mentioned in 18 of 285 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 285 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Ford Taurus tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 103,562 |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% | 10,350 |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 56,500 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2008 Taurus | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Taurus | 3 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% | 87,393 |
| 2005 Taurus | 3 | 0% | 22,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 5 | 1% | 45,450 |
| 2003 Taurus | 18 | 1% | 59,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 38 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 35 | 3% | 43,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 57 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Taurus | 27 | 3% | 74,550 |
| 1998 Taurus | 10 | 2% | 127,582 |
| 1997 Taurus | 22 | 3% | 63,941 |
| 1996 Taurus | 28 | 3% | 84,275 |
| 1995 Taurus | 22 | 2% | 133,300 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the 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.
Last June I noticed the car constantly shaking. Took it to Goodyear plaza tire in Alexandria mn and they said they didn't find anything wrong and it's normal to have tires feel like they are shaking while driving. The tires are 255/45R19 Then in July of 2025, I wanted a tire rotation and wheels…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was significant play and vibration in the steering wheel, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact stated that the traction control warning light illuminated when the steering wheel was…
I HAVE PURCHASED 4 AFTERMARKET RIMS WITH 4 TIRES FROM A LOCAL TIRE DEALER IN MARCH 2018. I HAD A SLOW LEAK IN ONE TIRE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACKED RIM. THAT WAS APPROX TWO WEEKS AGO. LAST SATURDAY NIGHT I HAD ANOTHER TIRE GO SOFT. ANOTHER RIM CRACKED. THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE RIMS FROM HAS…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus equipped with hankook optimo h727 tires, size: 215/60r16 (na). While driving various speeds, the steel belts punctured the side of the front driver's tire. The contact stated that the drill shock tower mount was misaligned. In addition, the vehicle made a…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 TIRES, SIZE: 255/45ZR19104W (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Tauruss have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 285 owner complaints about tires 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 tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “front tire”, in 44 of 285 complaints, followed by “p215 60r16” (26).
Other Ford Taurus problems
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- 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)
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