2004 Ford Taurus problems by component
375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Taurus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 164 | 44% | 100,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 72 | 19% | 105,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 26 | 7% | 104,000 mi |
| Engine → | 25 | 7% | 107,200 mi |
| Air Bags → | 21 | 6% | 57,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 19 | 5% | 77,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 18 | 5% | 104,192 mi |
| Structure → | 17 | 5% | 60,000 mi |
| Steering → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Suspension → | 10 | 3% | 104,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.