Ford Taurus problems by year
18,103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 35 Ford Taurus model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fewer complaints | 12 | 2 | — | |
| 2018 Fewer complaints | 46 | 4 | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2017 Fewer complaints | 44 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2016 | 78 | 4 | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2015 | 260 | 6 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2014 | 228 | 5 | Steering | |
| 2013 | 581 | 9 | Steering | |
| 2012 | 78 | 5 | Steering | |
| 2011 | 187 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2010 | 204 | 3 | Steering | |
| 2009 Fewer complaints | 64 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2008 | 175 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2007 | 149 | 0 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2006 | 318 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2005 | 774 | 0 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2004 | 375 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2003 Most complained | 1,223 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2002 Most complained | 1,426 | 3 | Suspension | |
| 2001 | 1,037 | 9 | Suspension | |
| 2000 | 1,195 | 8 | Suspension | |
| 1999 | 874 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 1998 | 545 | 0 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1997 | 770 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1996 | 825 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 Most complained | 1,205 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1994 | 923 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1993 Most complained | 1,557 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1992 | 681 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1991 | 649 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1990 | 381 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1989 | 562 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1988 | 333 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1987 | 255 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1986 | 101 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1984 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.