NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Ford Taurus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 Ford Taurus has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 283 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 2015 Ford Taurus, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Ford Taurus owner complaints
Owners have filed 283 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Taurus, describing incidents dated June 28, 2014 to October 27, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 73 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 65 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
Of the 283 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 283 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11773998 · Filed
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…
ODI #11773193 · Filed
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
ODI #11773004 · Filed
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. The contact stated that the failure progressed and the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. The failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to an…
Owner-reported
2015 Ford Taurus mileage at failure
191 of the 283 complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Taurus give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Median 75,000 miles | Middle half 55,000–95,000 miles | Based on 63 complaints |
| Back Over Prevention | Median 90,000 miles | Middle half 60,000–120,000 miles | Based on 39 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
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #25V695000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported October 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,448,655 vehicles
Repair completion: 1.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25SA9 · Owners notified January 2, 2026 · Vehicles built starting February 17, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety consequence
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
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.
Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts may be Loose
NHTSA #15V605000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 203 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 15S26 · Owners notified October 19, 2015 · Vehicles built July 24, 2015 – July 24, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
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.
Parking Brake may not Fully Engage/FMVSS 135
NHTSA #15V464000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2015 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 7,165 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 15C07 · Owners notified September 4, 2015 · Vehicles built May 4, 2015 – May 23, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
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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