KnownCarProblems2013 Ford Taurus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 585 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Taurus, most often about the steering (50% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is 6th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2013 Ford Taurus problems
Steering
295 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system, rack and pinion.
Epas recall, I contacted Ford and they told me that my car does not have a recall, but it has an epas steering problem described as the recall. As I arrived to my job on friday march 02, 2018 I noticed that my steering went out and there was something on the dashboard for electronic assist, as well as my slip control…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. Upon starting the vehicle, a power steering assist fault message displayed and the power steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. World Ford pensacola (6397 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, ([phone])…
Fuel system
107 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the technician could not find a failure; however, the purge valve was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle failed to start…
My car wouldn't start and took it to the shop and learned it was the fuel pump control module that went bad this also caused the fuel pump to go bad and need replacing
Engine
75 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
While driving to a dr apptointment I was on the freeway at about 70 MPH when the car stalled, I lost acceleration and a wrench light came appeared. Fortunately I was near an exit where I was able to get off the freeway, and find a gas station, as I idled into the gas station at about 2-3 MPH. I shut the car off and…
Why the vehicle is in motion the vehicle tents to sputter and decelerate losing all power the vehicle then comes to complete stop in the movie line of traffic you have to turn the vehicle off and then turn the vehicle back on to actually get speed to move out of the way this has become a very serious safety issue in…
Electrical
59 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles.
Why the vehicle is in motion the vehicle tents to sputter and decelerate losing all power the vehicle then comes to complete stop in the movie line of traffic you have to turn the vehicle off and then turn the vehicle back on to actually get speed to move out of the way this has become a very serious safety issue in…
The engine just stalls without any warning while driving and will not restart for awhile. I called Ford, but the lady told me they are not technicians at the call center so they can't assist; even after I told them that I took the car to a Ford dealership and their scanning didn't reveal anything. The issues happens 5…
Transmission
44 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the front driver side tire seized and came completely off the tire rod, which almost resulted in a crash. A passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…
While driving to a dr apptointment I was on the freeway at about 70 MPH when the car stalled, I lost acceleration and a wrench light came appeared. Fortunately I was near an exit where I was able to get off the freeway, and find a gas station, as I idled into the gas station at about 2-3 MPH. I shut the car off and…
Other or unspecified
38 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles.
Vehicle in motion on expressway fails to accelerate/loss of power on acceleration vehicle time of failure 73,000 miles no in dash lights or codes. Dangerous and can pose extreme risk of vehicle crash. Took to Ford dealer they informed to just get rid of it. Just purchased vehicle less than six months ago.
Rear back up camera does not work at random times will get a notice to contact dealer ship error on screen. Sometimes it is upside down or no camera at all. Been happening for months going to Ford dealer ship to confirm issue on july 16 2019. Back up sensors will still work.
Suspension
25 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles.
Took car in because of poor handling and accessove tire ware find out toe control link is bad after checking there's been a problem with that part. I think there should be a recall for safety reasons.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the…
Speed control
18 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Upon accelerating after green light car surged and started to shake with no power control, had to maneuver across 2 lanes of traffic to side of the road with no power almost getting hit, after removing ignition key and waiting several moments car started and was fine. The problem intermittently persist always during…
Car lost all power in middle of intersection. Wrench symbol appeared, engine warning light came on and the car would barely move through the intersection. I took the car to a local repair shop to have the car scanned. The service tech said the car had a defective throttle body valve failure code. I was told by the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Ford Taurus recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on march 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of september 2020. The recall began october 28, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20s04.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 lincoln mkt and ford flex and taurus vehicles with the police interceptor or sho performance pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pem part number and replace the fuel pem, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s31.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 ford taurus police interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (pem) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on december 21, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13s04-s1.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, explorer police utility, taurus, taurus police interceptor, flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the power steering control module (pscm) for diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). If dealers find any loss of steering assist dtcs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the pscm inspection, the pscm software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3.5l engine and lincoln mkz hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine and 2013 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Body and structure: door
Risk: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began march 23, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s02.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ford taurus vehicles manufactured december 1, 2009, to july 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 lincoln mks vehicles manufactured june 1, 2011, to october 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s10.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured september 2, 2010, to november 30, 2013; 2013-2014 ford taurus and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured august 25, 2011, to november 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 ford flex and lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured september 12, 2011, to november 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s08. Note: under program 14r01, ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 taurus vehicles manufactured november 24, 2008, through february 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Doors and locks: latches/locks/linkages
Risk: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13s07. Owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 ford explorer, taurus, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured november 29, 2012, through december 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2013. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s04.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, taurus, flex, fusion, police interceptor sedan and police interceptor utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 lincoln mks, mkt, and mkz vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Ford Taurus
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Taurus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (295 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); fuel system (107 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); engine (75 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Taurus have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 10, 2020 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Ford Taurus?
- It is 6th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints, with 585 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.