2014 Ford Taurus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
82 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Ford Taurus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 82
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51261 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 16, 2022
- Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the …SSM 50064 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Electric · issued Aug 25, 2021
- Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may …SSM 48619 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 9, 2020
- Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this …SSM 48135 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- For 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) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 48070 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 2, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 ma…SSM 48049 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Jun 20, 2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47967 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2019
- SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehi…SSM 47948 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47850 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting br…TSB 19-2051 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 27, 2019
- Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting br…TSB 19-2051 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 27, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 47797 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 47797 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be fol…SSM 47662 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2018
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input …SSM 47638 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility vehicles may exhibit a reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid. The use of unapproved fluid o…SSM 47547 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 27, 2018
- Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhib…SSM 47230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 11, 2018
- Some 2014-2018 Taurus vehicles may exhibit the gearshift selector lever bezel door binding, skewed and/or not latching. This may be due to the door post becoming detached from the …TSB18-2088 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 11, 2018
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- Some 2011-2017 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting br…TSB18-2096 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 22, 2018
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 2, 2017
- 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Taurus Police/Explorer/Explorer Police/Continental vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine, all wheel drive (AWD) and a power transf…SSM 46522 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 12, 2017
- Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a ticking …SSM 46412 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 27, 2017
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear …SSM 46355 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 2, 2017
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 46332 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 24, 2017
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revi…SSM 46295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2017
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and …SSM 46210 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 17, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit various radio concerns including: speaker static with key-off, no audio a…SSM 46129 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2016
- Some 2014-2015 explorer and taurus vehicles equipped with a 3.5l or 3.7l ti-vct engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0138 and/or p0158 stored i…TSB 16-0144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 13, 2016
- Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This m…SSM 46102 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 30, 2016
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- 2013-2017 explorer, taurus, mks exhaust studs not missingSSM 45880 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2016
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645SSM-45815 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 11, 2016
- Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screenTSB160066 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 20, 2016
- Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not bei…16-0066 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 20, 2016
- 6F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-201…16-0043 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 15, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141CTSB160001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 5, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016LTR3756 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 5, 2016
- 2.0 GTDI/2.3L - Front wheel drive - Bibration and/or grinding/banging/clicking noiseTSB150156 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 20, 2015
- Summary to be provided on a future date.15-0156 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 20, 2015
- Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission *cnSB45277 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. Model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx, 201…ASI-45212 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford/lincoln: global positioning satellite module (gpsm) needs reprogramming to latest calibration due to voice prompt failing to locating vehicle, screen message indicator fault o…ASI-45215 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self te…ASI-45211 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noi…44863 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford 2009-2014 escape, 2010-2014 fusion, 2012-2014 edge, explorer, 2013-2014 taurus: lincoln 2013-2014 mkt,mkz: mercury 2009- 2011 mariner, 2010-2011 milan. Some vehicles equipped …15-0079 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 18, 2015
- Ford flex 2013 and 2013-2015 taurus: bulletin information involving the electronic manual temperature control & climate control setting inaccurate. *lj44979 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2015
- Ford: certain 2013-2015 ford fusion and taurus, 2011-2015 ford explorer, 2013-2014 ford edge and flex, 2013-2015 lincoln mks, mkx, and 2013-2014 lincoln mkt vehicles may experience…44856 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 9, 2015
- Ford explorer 2012-2015, ford taurus 2013-2015: some vehicles equipped with 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection engines built before 10/05/2014 may have lack of power and m…14-0223 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 12, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: the ambient lighting on lincoln (mylincoln touch) vehicles will default to white and on ford (myford touch) vehicles will default to ice blue after the ignition switc…TSB-14-0175 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 19, 2014
- Ford: some 2010 to 2014 ford taurus and 2013 to 2014 police inceptor sedan vehicles manufactured from 2010 to 2014 are not included in the 14s08 license plate lamp assembly replace…14R01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 16, 2014
- Ford: the mute button mounted on steering wheel is inoperative and is observed on non-sync vehicles. Model 2014 edge, taurus. *peTSB-14-0172 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 15, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: there is an extended warranty coverage for the loss of abs speed signal related communication that disable obdii system monitors for pcm reprogramming. Model 2011-14 …CSP-14N02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles, with aluminum valve cover, will experience an excessive condition of smoking engine oil and/or consumption of oil, from tail pipe, during normal engine…TSB-14-0113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 30, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: a compass and turn by turn display is missing from right hand multimedia display area of instrument panel cluster (ipc), on some vehicles. Model 2014 taurus, mks. *peTSB-14-0109 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles may experience a rough idle, in gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine, may occur after hot start. Model 2012-2014 flex, taurus, explorer,…TSB-14-0105 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 19, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: in powertrain control module (pcm), that allows anti lock brake system (abs) and output shaft speed sensor (oss) signal faults, a software error has occur and disable…CSP-13B16 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 14, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 and/or p0430, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), on some vehicles, will be illuminated and the powertrain control module (pcm) …TSB-14-0102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 9, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear brake drag condition and need to be checked for debris and/or corrosion. Mode…ASI-44564 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued May 1, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles and trucks, there is a popping, squealing, binding or grinding noise come from power seats when moving backwards or forward. Model 2009-2015 f-150, t…ASI-44531 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 1, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: near intake manifold, an odor of raw fuel type can be detected and service procedure is provided. Model 2014 explorer, flex, mks, mkt, taurus. *peTSB-14-0091 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 30, 2014
- Ford: interceptor vehicles will have erratic operation with climate control blower motor and with heating ventilation air conditioning (hvac) module, an inability to communicate, d…TSB-14-0060 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2014
- Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a mal…ASI-44451 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2014
- Taurus police interceptor & explorer has defects with the operation of climate control blower motor. *ljSB-14-0042 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 26, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, there are no upshift, only reverse and first gear available, which is due to a software discrepancy. Model 2013-2014 escape, fusion, edge, explorer,…ASI-44400 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Ford: at rear window glass, around high mounted stop lamp area, headliner is dropping down or is loose, on some vehicles, due to mounting brackets separating from headliner. Model …TSB-14-0023 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 29, 2014
- Ford: due to excessive lube loss from ptu, or internal ptu failure, some trucks, will experience contamination or sludging of ptu lube, resulting in an increased internal lube temp…ASI-44333 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 1, 2013
- 6F35 Transmission - Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal - built on or before 10/14/2013TSB160043 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 14, 2013
- Ford/lincoln: due to radio having an incorrect software configuration regarding the tuning on am and fm. Model 2014 taurus, mks. *peASI-44236 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Ford: when attempting to access factory keyless entry key code, using ids tool, would receive an error message due to production software change in body control module. Model 2013 …ASI-44249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 1, 2013