Ford Taurus 2010–2019
6th generation (D3/D4)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,261 complaints, 1,599 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 1,599
- Median of reported failures
- 70,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Steering (22.3%)
- Recalls
- 19
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 33,000 and 100,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Ford Taurus 2010–2019 · 1,599 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 135 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 13 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 6,783
- 25%
- 33,000
- Median
- 70,000
- 75%
- 100,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 135 | 8.4% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 70 | 4.4% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 44 | 2.8% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 39 | 2.4% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 29 | 1.8% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 45 | 2.8% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 50 | 3.1% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 36 | 2.3% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 44 | 2.8% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 51 | 3.2% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 62 | 3.9% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 56 | 3.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 77 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 60 | 3.8% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 69 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 57 | 3.6% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 74 | 4.6% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 79 | 4.9% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 60 | 3.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 49 | 3.1% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 65 | 4.1% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 39 | 2.4% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 43 | 2.7% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 25 | 1.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 46 | 2.9% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 30 | 1.9% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 32 | 2.0% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 19 | 1.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 21 | 1.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 23 | 1.4% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 13 | 0.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 2,261 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus, and 1,599 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 33,000 and 100,000 miles. The median is 70,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the steering (22.3% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles), the fuel and propulsion system (10.0% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles), the engine (9.9% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles).
19 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2010–2019 Ford Taurus last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus were filed by 70,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,599 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
13 reports (0.8%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Taurus reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2010–2019 Taurus: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,599 mileage-tagged complaints, 19 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine (3.5l ecoboost) on 2010–2019 cars. Internal chain-driven water pump failure dumps coolant directly into the crankcase; the pump is buried in the front of the engine so replacement is an engine-out-scale job. Affects the SHO's 3.5L EcoBoost.
- Check engine (direct injection) on 2010–2019 cars. Intake valve carbon buildup on the direct-injected EcoBoost engines causing misfire and rough running, since no port fuel wash cleans the valves.
- Check doors on 2013–2016 cars. Door latch pawl spring tab fractures, allowing a door to appear closed but open while driving; subject of a large Ford recall covering 2013-2016 Taurus among other models.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 33,000 and 100,000 miles, with a median of 70,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the steering and the fuel and propulsion system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The fuel and propulsion system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 80,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Ford Taurus 2010–2019
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Transmission and driveline140 reports45,00010,000–85,000Transmission and driveline: 140 reports, median 45,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 85,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise162 reports48,00019,000–86,000Problems owners could not categorise: 162 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 19,000 to 86,000 miles.
- Electrical system223 reports64,00025,000–93,000Electrical system: 223 reports, median 64,000 miles, middle half 25,000 to 93,000 miles.
- Engine224 reports66,00033,000–92,000Engine: 224 reports, median 66,000 miles, middle half 33,000 to 92,000 miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system225 reports80,00059,000–98,000Fuel and propulsion system: 225 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 59,000 to 98,000 miles.
- Reversing camera and sensors112 reports80,00050,000–111,000Reversing camera and sensors: 112 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 111,000 miles.
- Steering504 reports90,00062,000–120,000Steering: 504 reports, median 90,000 miles, middle half 62,000 to 120,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 504 | 22.3% | 90,000 | 62,000–120,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 225 | 10.0% | 80,000 | 59,000–98,000 |
| Engine | 224 | 9.9% | 66,000 | 33,000–92,000 |
| Electrical system | 223 | 9.9% | 64,000 | 25,000–93,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 162 | 7.2% | 48,000 | 19,000–86,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 140 | 6.2% | 45,000 | 10,000–85,000 |
| Reversing camera and sensors | 112 | 5.0% | 80,000 | 50,000–111,000 |
| Body structure | 84 | 3.7% | 58,000 | 15,000–97,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 81 | 3.6% | 38,000 | 9,000–64,000 |
| Suspension | 68 | 3.0% | 84,000 | 44,000–126,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Ford Taurus 2010–2019 · 1,599 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 41% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 67% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 85% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.8% of reports (13) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
41% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 59,000–98,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 33,000–92,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 25,000–93,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 19,000–86,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 10,000–85,000 mi
- Reversing camera and sensors — middle half 50,000–111,000 mi
Mostly reported later
- Steering — middle half 62,000–120,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
67% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 48,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 45,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 62,000–120,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 59,000–98,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 33,000–92,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 25,000–93,000 mi
- Reversing camera and sensors — middle half 50,000–111,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
85% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 90,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 80,000 mi
- Engine — median 66,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 64,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 48,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 45,000 mi
- Reversing camera and sensors — median 80,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 70,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 22.3% of complaints (504 reports, 377 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 90,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 62,000 and 120,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 10.0% of complaints (225 reports, 175 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 59,000 and 98,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 9.9% of complaints (224 reports, 173 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 66,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 33,000 and 92,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 9.9% of complaints (223 reports, 142 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 64,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 25,000 and 93,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.2% of complaints (162 reports, 73 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 48,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 19,000 and 86,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 6.2% of complaints (140 reports, 112 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 45,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 10,000 and 85,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 753 complaints — while 2017 drew the fewest at 53. The median year sits at 251.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 3.0 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (5), body structure (2), the transmission and driveline (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,261 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 130 (5.7%)
- Fires
- 26
- Injury reports
- 82
- Fatality reports
- 4
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine (3.5l Ecoboost) 2010–2019
Internal chain-driven water pump failure dumps coolant directly into the crankcase; the pump is buried in the front of the engine so replacement is an engine-out-scale job. Affects the SHO's 3.5L EcoBoost.
Engine (direct Injection) 2010–2019
Intake valve carbon buildup on the direct-injected EcoBoost engines causing misfire and rough running, since no port fuel wash cleans the valves.
Doors 2013–2016
Door latch pawl spring tab fractures, allowing a door to appear closed but open while driving; subject of a large Ford recall covering 2013-2016 Taurus among other models.
Infotainment 2011–2015
MyFord Touch system freezes, reboots and loses climate/audio control; a very high complaint category for 2011-2015 cars.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 280 | 231 |
| 2011 | 251 | 185 |
| 2012 | 100 | 69 |
| 2013 | 753 | 538 |
| 2014 | 296 | 211 |
| 2015 | 346 | 234 |
| 2016 | 103 | 58 |
| 2017 | 53 | 28 |
| 2018 | 63 | 37 |
| 2019 | 16 | 8 |
Recalls (19) — is your car included?
Feb 2026 · 2016–2019 · StructureDoor trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
What can happen. Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.
Jan 2026 · 2015–2019 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall bec
Feb 2021 · 2014–2015 · Power TrainThe failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Oct 2020 · 2013–2018 · SuspensionA fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
May 2018 · 2017–2018 · Electrical SystemIf the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
What can happen. If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.
Sep 2017 · 2017 · SteeringIf the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
What can happen. If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Jan 2017 · 2016 · Engine and Engine CoolingAn oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
What can happen. An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
Dec 2016 · 2013–2015 · Fuel System, GasolineA loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Jun 2016 · 2010–2012 · Air BagsAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Dec 2015 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Oct 2015 · 2015 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Sep 2015 · 2015 · Parking BrakeIf the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on…
The defect. 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."
What can happen. If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Jul 2015 · 2011–2013 · SteeringIf the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Mar 2015 · 2010–2013 · StructureIf the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Aug 2014 · 2013–2014 · Power TrainIf the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Jul 2014 · 2010–2014 · Exterior LightingThis corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Aug 2013 · 2013 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Jul 2013 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
May 2013 · 2012 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners reported
My 2010 Ford Taurus front driver door first felt like the door handle was sprung. It did that for a week or two. Then next thing i know i can't open the door with the handle on the inside of a door! I have to lower window, unlock the car, open handle from outside. Then raise drivers window, get out of car and then…
2010 · Problems owners could not categorise
the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus sho. The contact stated that intermittently, the vehicle would lose power abnormally. The vehicle would not stall but loose power for a few moments before independently regaining power. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but was unable to locate or duplicate the failure.…
2010 · 24 miles · Engine and its cooling system
I have problems with brake and transmission passes the changes and gives a hit. The brake is going to the bottom and makes noise, on occasion gets hard the pedal and no brakes,i was talking to a person who has a Ford edge 2010 and it passed the same, the person called to Ford and had a recall and Ford fixed it, i…
2010 · 30 miles · Brakes
the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shifted into a lower gear independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer thirteen times for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician replaced the throttle body but the failure…
2010 · 50 miles · Transmission and driveline
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