2013 Ford Taurus recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Ford Taurus. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 10, 2020Crash risk2013–2018 Ford Flex, 2013–2018 Ford Taurus, 2013–2018 Lincoln MKT — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
20V072000 · 211K units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 25, 2016Crash risk2013–2015 Ford Flex, 2013–2015 Ford Taurus, 2013–2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
16V621000 · 78K units · Ford Motor Company
- Dec 2, 2015Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
15V812000 · 868 units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 2, 2015Crash risk2011–2013 Ford Flex, 2011–2012 Ford Fusion, 2011–2013 Ford Taurus and 4 other models — Steering
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
15V340000 · 394K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jan 28, 2015Crash risk2010–2013 Ford Taurus, 2011–2013 Lincoln MKS — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
15V040000 · 195K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 2, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Ford Edge, 2013–2014 Ford Flex, 2013–2014 Ford Taurus and 3 other models — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
14V393000 · 83K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 29, 2014Fire risk2010–2014 Ford Taurus — Exterior Lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
14V285000 · 183K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 26, 2013Crash risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKS — Latches/locks/linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
13V270000 · 13K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 31, 2013Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Fusion and 6 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
13V227000 · 391K units · Ford Motor Company