2004 Ford Taurus power train problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Ford Taurus — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that the gear shifter ceased in the park position without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the steering column tube assembly however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor…”
filed Oct 1, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle and attempting to shift, the gear shifter locked in the park position. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (deacon jones ford-lincoln located at 3301 mclain street, goldsboro, nc 27534 phone…”
filed Jan 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Extended warranty coverage for vehicles with hard start when operating on e85 fuel, powertrain control module (pcm) calibration. Warranty extended for 10 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes first. Sample consumer…
0607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2006
Power Train problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Taurus | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 Taurus | 44 | 8% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 18 | 10% |
| 2010 Taurus | 36 | 18% |
| 2009 Taurus | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 Taurus | 44 | 25% |
| 2007 Taurus | 16 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.