Complaints
196
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#154 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:99,736 mi
Crash-related:3
#226 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:74,617 mi
#311 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:85,104 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 54 | 3 | — | 99,736 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | — | 74,617 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 85,104 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 84,712 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 8 | — | — | 39,681 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 122,307 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | 128,946 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 64,600 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 140,278 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 115,261 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
54
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,736
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,617
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,104
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,712
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,681
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,307
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,946
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,600
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,278
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,261
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford Taurus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford Taurus has 196 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 54 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (54 complaints, avg 99,736 mi); Electrical Faults (26 complaints, avg 74,617 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 85,104 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 2007 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,971 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Taurus include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 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 2007 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 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 2007 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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