KnownCarProblems2015 Ford Taurus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 279 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Taurus, most often about the fuel system (26% of complaints, typically around 76,500 miles). It is 9th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2015 Ford Taurus problems
Fuel system
73 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
I was driving at highway speed when my engine died and the wrench light came on. The car stalled very rapidly. Luckily I was able to make it to the shoulder before an oncoming traffic could collide with me. After restarting my car, I was able to drive home without further incident. This problem has happened multiple…
The vehicle automatically shuts off with no warning. You may be in the middle of heavy traffic or in your driveway - it shuts off with no apparent reason. The fuel pump module was replaced 1 year ago and has no begun the same thing again. We purchased this car thinking it would be safe for our son. Now we do not want…
Backup camera
61 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview system braking, sensing system, warnings, camera system.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an upside-down and unclear image, causing the…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. The dealer was contacted. The…
Steering
50 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
The steering on my 2015 Ford Taurus flashes a message to have the steering serviced. Shortly, following this when I begin to make a turn...another message pops up and the power steering disengages, making it virtually impossible to control the car.
The steering on our 2015 Ford Taurus has been disengaging while the car is being driven. First we get a message that the steering needs to be serviced. Next, another message flashed, the car jerks and the power steering disengages making it extremely difficult to control the car.
Other or unspecified
42 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as the "check manual" and wrench warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on two separate occasions and each time the dealer…
From driver ' ' I discovered the car either caught fire inside or the door panel exploded. I observed no visible damage upon my return to fletc on monday 9/9; today 9/12 was unable to open the driver's side door, responded to the passenger side of the vehicle and observed the driver's side airbags deployed, smell of…
Engine
34 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles.
Vehicle stalled multiple times at highway speeds on busy interstate. After a few start/stall cycles, motor would not start at all. Full fuel tank, well maintained vehicle, with only about 42k miles and no damage history. Needed to push off roadway, very hazardous situation. Towed to garage, currently awaiting…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. While driving below 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled on the highway without warning. The contact had to coast and steer the vehicle to the side of the road before the approaching traffic caught up. The contact noticed that "warning tool" appeared on the instrument panel with an orange…
Electrical
31 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
When driving on the highway using adaptive cruise control it will shut off and say 'collision warning not available/ adapted cruise control not available' it is intermittent but has not been working for 2 days now. As well as if not working normal cruise control doesn't work.
It will just cut off in the middle of nowhere want crank the gas hand will go up and it will say it doesn't have gas then I turn the car off let it sit then the gas hand will go up .I can let the car run it can be on a half tank then let it run about 10mins then its on empty tank of gas.. It will just stop in the…
Transmission
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles.
While driving rpms shot up and lost all power. Was able to pull over safely since I was on a city street and restart vehicle. After the restart I was able to drive off but could not get out of second gear. Engine light came on shortly after.
2015 Ford Taurus sel 3.5l ecoboost flex fuel has vibrations at idle and speeds of 60-70 MPH. Vibration does not always occur at idle or at high speeds, usually happens during deceleration, and sometimes happens at low speeds as well. Was told by Ford dealer that other similar models were test driven to compare, and…
Suspension
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
One day I was driving down the road to work and my lights started blinking on and off saying steering fault service now. I literally just got the vehicle in april of 2020 and this all started in june.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side rear toe link detached without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder of the roadway for assistance. The vehicle was towed to toothman & sowers Ford (2231 white hall blvd, fairmont, wv 26554, ([phone])…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Ford Taurus recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on october 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed january 2, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa9. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall bec
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 flex, 2015 explorer, lincoln mkt, lincoln mkz, 2015-2016 c-max, escape, taurus, 2016 fusion, 2018-2019 taurus, 2019 lincoln mkt, fiesta, and 2020 mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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.
Fuel system: mounting
Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s26.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford taurus, lincoln mks, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured on july 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15c07.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford taurus, ford flex, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015, lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
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 2015 Ford Taurus
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (73 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); backup camera (61 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); steering (50 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Taurus have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 13, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Ford Taurus?
- It is 9th of 20 Taurus model years by number of complaints, with 279 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.