2015 Ford Taurus Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus.

20142016
Complaints
317
Crashes
18
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2015 Ford Taurus Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#152 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:71,522 mi
#250 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:83,802 mi
Crash-related:3
#331 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:46,470 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Taurus.

Fuel System
52
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,522
Steering Defects
50
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
83,802
Engine Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,470
Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,275
Backup Camera
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,066
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
89,984
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,692
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
216,090
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,385
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
18,500
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,588
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford Taurus

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,760,319 vehicles.

25V695000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,448,655 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

20V692000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~15,587 affected

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.

20V072000Suspension:rear
~211,207 affected

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.

16V621000Fuel Pump
~77,502 affected

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.

15V605000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
~203 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

15V464000Parking Brake
~7,165 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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2015 Ford Taurus — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Ford Taurus has 317 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (52 complaints, avg 71,522 mi); Steering Defects (50 complaints, avg 83,802 mi); Engine Problems (31 complaints, avg 46,470 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 2015 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,392 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus include 18 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 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 2015 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,760,319 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 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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