2013 Ford Taurus vs 2013 Lincoln MKS
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 581 | 141 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 293 | 60 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 96 | 12 |
| Engine | 69 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 25 |
| Power Train | 44 | 9 |
| Suspension | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 63 | 0 |
| Stalling | 61 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 59 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2013 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.