2013 Ford Taurus engine problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Ford Taurus — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“No heat gauge, oil pressure gauge on vehicle. Blend door issue, one side blows hot, other cold. Radio not working. Weird noise in dash by ignition. Ignition sticks when trying to start car, keeps turning over. Dimmer switch doesn't work. Car can be tracked by unknown people, without permission.”
filed Oct 26, 2025
“There is a defeat in my Ford catalytic converter. I would like I sent the part to the NHTSA.DOT.GOV for research. I am attaching pictures of the defective product.”
filed Jan 31, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 49210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 25, 2020
Engine problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 Taurus | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 Taurus | 32 | 12% |
| 2014 Taurus | 16 | 7% |
| 2012 Taurus | 11 | 14% |
| 2011 Taurus | 40 | 21% |
| 2010 Taurus | 37 | 18% |
| 2009 Taurus | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 Taurus | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 Taurus | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 24 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.