Worst 2014 Ford Taurus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Taurus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 63 | 4 | — | 79,245 mi | |
| Fuel System | 54 | — | 1 | 87,406 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | — | 88,036 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | 1 | — | 88,685 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | 45,615 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | — | 72,305 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 100,491 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 15,976 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 7 | — | — | 87,800 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 2 | — | 58,200 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | — | 54,584 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 95,833 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 47,375 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 89,152 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford Taurus
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~570,971 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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 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.
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2014 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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