2014 Ford Taurus
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.
- Complaints
- 229
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 229 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 104 |
| 1987 | 259 |
| 1988 | 341 |
| 1989 | 570 |
| 1990 | 392 |
| 1991 | 659 |
| 1992 | 694 |
| 1993 | 1,565 |
| 1994 | 931 |
| 1995 | 1,208 |
| 1996 | 825 |
| 1997 | 770 |
| 1998 | 545 |
| 1999 | 874 |
| 2000 | 1,195 |
| 2001 | 1,037 |
| 2002 | 1,426 |
| 2003 | 1,223 |
| 2004 | 375 |
| 2005 | 774 |
| 2006 | 318 |
| 2007 | 149 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 204 |
| 2011 | 187 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 584 |
| 2014 | 229 |
| 2015 | 271 |
| 2016 | 81 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
28% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion.
Show complaint excerpts
We were returning to our farm from a trip to town. The cruise control was set at the 70MPH speed limit. A recent construction project gave us a newly paved road. It was a beautiful sunny day with no wind and temps in the low 80's.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-14
Also filed under Suspension
Fuel/propulsion system
24% · 55 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Fuel pump relay overheated and caught on fire behind back seat near gas tank. Part melted and vehicle is inoperable. Toddler car seat was located in front of fire location.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-07
This car has left me stranded multiple times. Took to dealership to find out the fuel pump that had been replaced at 90,000 was dead. Catalytic converter replaced at 125,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-04
The fuel pump control module [XXX] ) failed suddenly and the car failed to drive, I am not driving fast and able to pull over safely. I bought the part part from Ford dealer and replaced the old one, then the problem is fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-30
Electrical system
13% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and instrument cluster/panel.
Engine
7% · 16 reportsFuel system, gasoline
7% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump.
Safety timeline
5 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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2014-08-04Power train14V393000 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.
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2016-12-01Fuel system, gasoline16V621000 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.
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2020-10-28Suspension20V072000 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.
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2021-02-02Power train20V692000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Ford Taurus — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 65 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 55 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V285000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 14V393000 · Power train
- Recall 16V621000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V072000 · Suspension
- Recall 20V692000 · Power train
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- Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Ford Taurus is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.