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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:98,128 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#224 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:84,783 mi
Fires:1
#324 complaints
ENGINE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 171 | 7 | 1 | 98,128 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | — | 1 | 84,783 mi | |
| ENGINE | 24 | — | 2 | 104,450 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | — | — | 109,992 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 8 | — | 69,513 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 3 | — | 89,178 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | — | — | 72,963 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 1 | 1 | 105,163 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 71,311 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 2 | — | 91,566 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 | 2 | — | 69,684 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | — | — | 56,545 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 71,800 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 93,705 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 134,525 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 93,708 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 101,300 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 87,831 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 84,333 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 118,596 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 4 | 1 | — | 101,180 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 91,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 163,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 66,125 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 58,531 mi |
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