MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford Taurus

▲ Better than typical
2011 Ford Taurus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:29.589Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
187
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1987 1988: 341 complaints 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2011 187 2012: 79 complaints 2013: 585 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 272 complaints 2016: 83 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2017 2018: 47 complaints 2019: 16 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 104 complaints 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1991: 659 complaints 1991 1992: 694 complaints 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1994 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2003: 1,223 complaints 2003 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2006 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2011 187 2012: 79 complaints 2013: 585 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2015: 272 complaints 2015 2016: 83 complaints 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 16 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 104 complaints 1986 1987: 259 complaints 1988: 341 complaints 1988 1989: 570 complaints 1990: 392 complaints 1990 1991: 659 complaints 1992: 694 complaints 1992 1993: 1,565 complaints 1994: 931 complaints 1994 1995: 1,208 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1996 1997: 770 complaints 1998: 545 complaints 1998 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1,195 complaints 2000 2001: 1,037 complaints 2002: 1,426 complaints 2002 2003: 1,223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2004 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2006 2007: 149 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2008 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 204 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2011 187 2012: 79 complaints 2013: 585 complaints 2014: 229 complaints 2014 2015: 272 complaints 2016: 83 complaints 2016 2017: 44 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 16 complaints

2011: 187 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986104
1987259
1988341
1989570
1990392
1991659
1992694
19931,565
1994931
19951,208
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001,195
20011,037
20021,426
20031,223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010204
2011187
201279
2013585
2014229
2015272
201683
201744
201847
201916

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

26% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing control module and ignition.

CRASHINJURY
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Was on the way to a local town about 15 miles from home,when my 2011 Ford Taurus just cut off. Light came on to press brake pedal to start car. Put car in neutral pressed button and car started back up. Didn't have anymore trouble so far.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-06

Engine

21% · 40 reports
CRASHFIRE
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There was an oil leak to the turbo charger while driving car. Car burned to the ground.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-01

Steering

13% · 25 reports
CRASH
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Hello I just bought this car and started experiencing steering problems, it gets very stiff while driving and trying to turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-05

Power train

10% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the vehicle had independently surged forward without warning. In all three incidents, the contact either hit another vehicle or an object due to the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-16

Vehicle speed control

8% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing throttle and accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while shifting from park into drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-26

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-07-26Exterior lighting14V285000 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,...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2015-03-23Structure15V040000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2015-07-21Steering15V340000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2016-06-09Air bags16V247000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V285000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 15V040000 · Structure
  • Recall 15V340000 · Steering
  • Recall 16V247000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford Taurus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford Taurus is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Taurus?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.