Worst 2013 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Fuel System
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 283 | 7 | 1 | 103,447 mi | |
| Fuel System | 96 | — | 2 | 90,291 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 69 | 1 | 2 | 70,852 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 56 | 1 | 3 | 65,976 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 43 | 1 | — | 73,504 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 25 | 3 | — | 80,451 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 18 | 2 | — | 80,745 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 1 | — | 58,751 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 6 | — | 56,557 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 102,148 mi | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 9 | — | — | 102,271 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 61,976 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 8,941 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 52,339 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 66,336 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 61,667 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 93,875 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford Taurus
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,548,116 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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2013 Ford Taurus — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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