Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford Taurus has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 229 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 #20V692000 Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V621000 Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 55 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 15 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ford Taurus is rated below-average due to notable issues with the steering, fuel system, and suspension. Extensive recalls and complaints indicate recurring repair needs, particularly related to drivetrain and suspension components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| rear suspension | 70,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| drive axle | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$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.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Fuel pump noise
- Uneven tire wear
- Unresponsive steering
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.