Complaints
415
Crashes
29
Fires
5
Injuries
15
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1171 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:98,128 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#224 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:84,783 mi
Fires:1
#324 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:104,450 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 171 | 7 | 1 | 98,128 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | — | 1 | 84,783 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | — | 2 | 104,450 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | — | — | 109,992 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 8 | — | 69,513 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 3 | — | 89,178 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | — | 72,963 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | 1 | 1 | 105,163 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 71,311 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 69,684 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 56,545 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 71,800 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 93,705 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
171
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,128
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,783
Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
104,450
Transmission / Drivetrain
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,992
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,513
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,178
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,963
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,163
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,311
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,684
Structural Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,545
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,800
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,705
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Ford Taurus has 415 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 171 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (171 complaints, avg 98,128 mi); Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 84,783 mi); Engine Problems (24 complaints, avg 104,450 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,409 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Ford Taurus include 29 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Ford Taurus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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