KnownCarProblems2014 Ford Taurus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Taurus, most often about the fuel system (31% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is 10th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2014 Ford Taurus problems
Fuel system
71 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
2014 Ford Taurus recall: my car wouldn't start after being parked, I replaced the battery, and it still would not start. No check engine lights or warnings came on. I was checking online and found that there is a recall out for my make model & year of car for a fuel pump control module malfunction but didn't include…
The fuel pump module had to be replaced I read in other Ford taurauses that this was a recall. I do not see that as such on here. My car would not start while it was stationary. Every time I got gas it would hesitate before starting.
Steering
64 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
The power steering on this vehicle began to work intermittently. The power steering would shut off while driving the vehicle as well as when it was parked. Because of the impending danger of losing power steering at a high rate of speed, I brought it to a Ford dealership in ma . They diagnosed the problem as "needs…
My husband was driving home after a night of out with friends, and the power steering went out as we were going up a snowy hill in town. He slid from one side of the road to the other. After making it up the hill, he stopped and prepped to drive the rest of the way home with no steering. We are lucky to live in a…
Electrical
29 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
1) when making a sharp turn at low speeds there is a hard knocking sound in the front end. 2). The climate control turns on and off intermittently. Unsafe on cold days when temperature is below 30 degrees. Vice versa in the summer when temp is above 90 degrees.
1. When taking a sharp turn, the front bucks and makes a hard knocking noise. 2. The climate control turns on and off intermittently. Is terrible in really cold weather. No heat for and extended period of time. Vise versa in the hot summer.
Engine
21 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
The contact's father owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and immediately stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and happened 3 times. Consumer stated the last failure happened in her driveway when it stalled and could not get it started, it…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his son was stopped at the drive-thru, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact's son turned off the vehicle and waited for the engine to cool down before restarting. Upon inspection under the hood, the contact…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
Michelin 4 dry rotted tires on a 2014 Taurus sel with less than 36,000 miles were taken off the car due to mechanics requested that they weren't safe on the highway. Tire info is as follows: pilot hx mxm4 99h [VIN] dot ap3 002x 4060-751 -00 . Went to costco and had 4 new tires installed. Expect a re-imbursement from…
Car vibrates at speeds between 50 and 65 MPH. Had tires balanced no improvement. Tires about 50 percent remaining tire left. All road conditions.
Lights
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Takata recall. The started modular has an issue. It will crank and not start, 7/8 of fuel. Push start engine. New batteries in remote. Car was parked and I attempted to start with both the fob and direct. Had to get it towed. Now costing almost $250. Mysync report had no indication. Neither did any lights on the dash…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rear passengerâs side door failed to close fully. The contact also noticed corrosion inside the license plate light. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation…
Transmission
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: axle assembly.
The vehicle has struggled to start after refueling at a gas station with a hiccuping type feeling, as well as being inconsistent on power under acceleration. Sometimes very slow with a sudden pull, sometimes quick and responsive, it varies a lot by day.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while performing an oil change on the vehicle, she noticed that the front driver's side axle was detaching. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v393000 (power train). The…
Brakes
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
Letter from congresswoman slaughter on behalf of constituent re safety concerns with 2014 Ford Taurus (attn: john pellito). The consumer stated he experienced a rear brake drag which resulted in an excessive amount of heat build-up in the left rear wheel brake assembly. Upon returning from a short 125 mile day trip…
When I stopped at a rest area I noticed smoke coming from the right rear wheel area. The brake locked up. I am concerned about a fire hazard, or failure of the brakes to function properly. Updated 10/01/15 updated 12/05/2017
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Ford Taurus recalls
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk december 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in january 2021. The recall began february 2, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s63.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 explorer, 2014-2015 taurus and 2014 edge vehicles equipped with 2.0l or 2.3l engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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.
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.
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 2014 Ford Taurus
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (71 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); steering (64 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); electrical (29 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 10, 2020 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Ford Taurus?
- It is 10th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints, with 229 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.