2014 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Ford Taurus — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Back up camera doesn't work most of the time, and some times it's upside down!!!! Should be under the current recall, but my make/model year isn't covered!!!”
filed Sep 15, 2025
“rear view camera image is blank, distorted or inverted on 2014 Ford Taurus. Never know which will happen when car is put into reverse.”
filed Oct 15, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 48619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2020For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable…
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Electrical System problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% |
| 2017 Taurus | 11 | 25% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 Taurus | 31 | 11% |
| 2013 Taurus | 57 | 10% |
| 2012 Taurus | 15 | 19% |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% |
| 2006 Taurus | 25 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.