2012 Ford Taurus problems by component
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 16 | 21% | 96,500 mi |
| Structure → | 16 | 21% | — |
| Electrical System → | 15 | 19% | 38,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 15% | — |
| Engine → | 11 | 14% | 50,000 mi |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.