KnownCarProblemsFord Taurus Problems by Year
Owners have filed 8,494 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Taurus since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2002, 2003, 2000. The most common problem overall: suspension.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Taurus problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 50 | Backup camera | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Taurus | 44 | Electrical | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Taurus | 83 | Backup camera | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 Taurus | 279 | Fuel system | 6 | 12 |
| 2014 Taurus | 229 | Fuel system | 5 | 13 |
| 2013 Taurus | 585 | Steering | 9 | 20 |
| 2012 Taurus | 79 | Steering | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Taurus | 187 | Electrical | 4 | 14 |
| 2010 Taurus | 204 | Engine | 3 | 17 |
| 2009 Taurus | 64 | Engine | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 Taurus | 175 | Transmission | 1 | 19 |
| 2007 Taurus | 149 | Speed control | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 Taurus | 318 | Speed control | 2 | 19 |
| 2005 Taurus | 774 | Speed control | 0 | 40 |
| 2004 Taurus | 375 | Speed control | 1 | 36 |
| 2003 Taurus | 1,223 | Transmission | 3 | 56 |
| 2002 Taurus | 1,426 | Suspension | 3 | 75 |
| 2001 Taurus | 1,037 | Suspension | 9 | 92 |
| 2000 Taurus | 1,195 | Suspension | 8 | 102 |
71 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Taurus
- What years of the Ford Taurus have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2002 (1,426), 2003 (1,223), 2000 (1,195).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Taurus?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the suspension (2,323), speed control (1,394), transmission (942).
- Which Ford Taurus years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2019 (18), 2017 (44), 2018 (50). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.