Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 187 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V247000 Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V340000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V040000 Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V285000 Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 14 complaints
Of the 187 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 187 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,800–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford Taurus faces below-average reliability due to prevalent electrical system issues and moderate numbers of engine and steering complaints. Multiple recalls also highlight concerns with airbags, steering, and door structures affecting safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$3,500 | common |
| steering system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| interior door handle | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Steering alignment checks
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect timing chain
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive door handles
- Frequent check engine lights
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Airbag warning lights
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.