NHTSA vehicle safety data

2014 Ford Taurus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Ford Taurus has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 229 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Ford Taurus, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Ford Taurus owner complaints

Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Taurus, describing incidents dated October 21, 2013 to August 6, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 71 complaints
  • Steering 64 complaints
  • Electrical System 29 complaints
  • Engine 21 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 20 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 13 complaints

Of the 229 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 229 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11762264 · Filed

    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. Replaced fuel pump control module, fuel pump and sending unit for the 2nd time in 2014 Ford Taurus SEL AWD with 132,000…

  • ODI #11750746 · Filed

    My rear-view (back-up) camera displays the image “reversed” when I put the vehicle in reverse, meaning the direction of what I see doesn’t match the direction the vehicle is actually moving. This is dangerous because it can confuse the driver when judging distances and steering or aligning the car…

  • ODI #11736158 · Filed

    Hello - the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn including inability to turn to the right or left at times, and seems to increase over time but has decreased while remaining stiff/difficult at times.I thought it was related to low/missing power steering fluid or the weather because the…

Read all 229 complaints

Owner-reported

2014 Ford Taurus mileage at failure

160 of the 229 complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Taurus give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMedian 80,000 milesMiddle half 65,000–115,000 milesBased on 55 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture

NHTSA #20V692000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice

Reported November 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 15,587 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 20S63 · Owners notified February 2, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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. 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture

NHTSA #20V072000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 211,207 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 20S04 · Owners notified October 28, 2020 · Vehicles built August 25, 2011 – June 1, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #16V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported August 25, 2016 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 77,502 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 16S31 · Owners notified December 1, 2016 · Vehicles built August 25, 2011 – May 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away

NHTSA #14V393000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice

Reported July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 83,250 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 14S10 · Owners notified August 4, 2014 · Vehicles built August 25, 2011 – November 30, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire

NHTSA #14V285000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported May 29, 2014 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 183,425 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 14S08 · Owners notified July 26, 2014 · Vehicles built November 24, 2008 – February 28, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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. 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Ford Taurus model years

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