Ford

Taurus

Large Cars · model years 2010 to 2019

Includes Taurus AWD, Taurus AWD FFV, Taurus FWD and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2019. complaints: 10, below this model's typical 146; recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 584, about 3.3x this model's typical 175; recalls: 9, about 2.3x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Ford Taurus
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	20.5	314	$3,025	3	202	STEERING 15%, ENGINE 13%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 202, about 1.7x this model's typical 117 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 Score: 11 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	20.5	263	$3,025	4	187	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 16%, STEERING 10%
complaints: 187, about 1.6x this model's typical 117 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 15 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	4Gas	20.5	263	$3,025	5	78	STEERING 16%, STRUCTURE 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%
complaints: 78, below this model's typical 117 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	6Gas	21.5	285	$2,900	9	584	STEERING 39%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 584, about 3.3x this model's typical 175 recalls: 9, about 2.3x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 25 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	6Gas	22	no data	$2,825	5	233	STEERING 22%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 233, above this model's typical 175 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	6Gas	22	no data	$2,825	6	248	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%, STEERING 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 248, above this model's typical 175 recalls: 6, about 1.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 41 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	6Gas	20	285	$3,125	4	74	BACK OVER PREVENTION 23%, ENGINE 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 74, below this model's typical 175 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	6Gas	20	285	$3,125	4	43	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, STRUCTURE 12%
complaints: 43, below this model's typical 175 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Gas	19	285	$3,300	4	44	BACK OVER PREVENTION 16%, STRUCTURE 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 44, below this model's typical 146 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	5Gas	19	no data	$3,300	2	10	BACK OVER PREVENTION 29%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%, AIR BAGS 7%
complaints: 10, below this model's typical 146 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 20.5 to 2019: 19

Owner complaints2010: 202 to 2019: 10

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Ford Taurus to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.