MYRModel Year Report

2013 Ford Taurus

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Ford Taurus
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Taurus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 101 complaints 1987: 255 complaints 1987 1988: 333 complaints 1989: 562 complaints 1990: 381 complaints 1991: 649 complaints 1992: 681 complaints 1992 1993: 1557 complaints 1994: 923 complaints 1995: 1205 complaints 1996: 825 complaints 1997: 770 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 874 complaints 2000: 1195 complaints 2001: 1037 complaints 2002: 1426 complaints 2002 2003: 1223 complaints 2004: 375 complaints 2005: 774 complaints 2006: 318 complaints 2007: 149 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 64 complaints 2010: 202 complaints 2011: 187 complaints 2012: 78 complaints 2012 2013: 579 complaints 2013 2014: 227 complaints 2015: 253 complaints 2016: 75 complaints 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 45 complaints 2019: 11 complaints 2019
2013: 579 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19844
19852
1986101
1987255
1988333
1989562
1990381
1991649
1992681
19931557
1994923
19951205
1996825
1997770
1998545
1999874
20001195
20011037
20021426
20031223
2004375
2005774
2006318
2007149
2008175
200964
2010202
2011187
201278
2013579
2014227
2015253
201675
201743
201845
201911

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 49%

49% of complaints: steering — 284 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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STARTED CAR GOT A LIGHT POWER STEERING ASSISTED FAILED STERRING WHEEL WON'T TURN ! YES COULD PUT ME AND MY FAMILY OR OTHER AT RISK! HAD MORE TIMES STARTED CAR AN NO CODE ,STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN

NHTSA ODI report, 20230919

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 96 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER ONTO THE LEFT SHOULDER. WHILE ON THE SHOULDER, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190222

2 different PTU's have burned up, waterpump blew up

NHTSA ODI report, 20230909

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 56 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON JAN. 9 2014 APPROX. 5:10 A.M. I REMOTELY STARTED MY CAR AND AFTER 5 MINUTES I CAME OUTSIDE AND NOTICED A 3INCH FLAME ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE ON TOP OF THE BUMPER BELOW THE DECK LID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140211

HAD ISSUES WITH LIGHTS NOT WORKING. TOOK IT TO GET IT FIXED. THEY "FIXED" IT. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER. WENT BACK IN TO GET FIXED. LATER WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT THE BACK TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140211

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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2 different PTU's have burned up, waterpump blew up

NHTSA ODI report, 20230909

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 579
R 20130720 — fuel system, gasoline

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 vehicl

Remedy: 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

Campaign 13V227000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130802 — latches/locks/linkages

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, wit

Remedy: 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 m

Campaign 13V270000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140726 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 14V285000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140804 — power train

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,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained.

Campaign 14V393000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150323 — structure

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.

Campaign 15V040000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150721 — steering

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.

Campaign 15V340000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151221 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V812000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161201 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V621000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201028 — suspension

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V072000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (284 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (96 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (69 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V227000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V270000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V285000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V393000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V040000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V340000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V812000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V621000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V072000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 2002 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford Taurus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Ford Taurus is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Taurus?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Taurus have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.