2012 Ford Taurus vs 2014 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Taurus | 2014 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 78 | 228 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,500 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 64 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 29 |
| Engine | 11 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 13 |
| Structure | 16 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 15 |
| Power Train | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2012 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.