Ford Taurus recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Ford Taurus has 35 recall campaigns and 8,510 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2002, 2003, 2000.

35recalls
8,510complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2018 Ford Taurus
Photo: 2018 Ford Taurus by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2019218201
2018452316
2017444101
2016489413
201562861216
201452301319
2013958520625
2012579130
2011418714215
2010320417516
2009064919
2008117519713
20070149806
2006231819412
20050774401028
20041375361325
200331,223561259
200231,426751144
200191,037921580
200081,1951022581
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Ford Taurus?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 (1,426), 2003 (1,223), 2000 (1,195) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.