Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Taurus has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 585 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V621000 Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V812000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V340000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V040000 Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V285000 Water Intrusion may cause License Plate Lamp Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V270000 Child Safety Lock may become Deactivated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V227000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack And Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 295 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 96 complaints
- Engine 70 complaints
- Electrical System 59 complaints
- Power Train 44 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
Of the 585 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 585 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Taurus has a below-average reliability rating due to multiple recalls affecting crucial systems like suspension, fuel system, and steering. High complaint numbers for steering and the fuel/propulsion system further indicate potential trouble points for owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| suspension components | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
| door handles/latches | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Fuel smell indicating leaks
- Electrical components failing
- Unusual suspension noises
- Interior door handle issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.