2006 Ford Taurus structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Ford Taurus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Approximately 2-3 months ago, I begin hearing a whinning sound coming from my 2006 taurus after I started the car and begin to drive. The sound intensified whenever I turned the steering wheel either to the right or left. I believe there in a problem with the steering and I feel the steering system…”
filed Apr 30, 2015
“I've owned my car for the last 6 years and after a hard rain or a constant rain, the passenger front floor gets soaking wet with water and I have to use towels and then run the heater on the floor for a couple hours to get it dry. Very annoying. Thankfully I haven't had any electrical issues…”
filed Nov 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled…
TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2020Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Structure problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 10 | 22% |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 Taurus | 22 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.