Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford Taurus has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 283 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 #25V695000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- 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 #15V605000 Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V464000 Parking Brake may not Fully Engage/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 65 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 53 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Engine 33 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford Taurus has significant issues with its fuel system, steering, and back over prevention camera. Multiple recalls and numerous complaints about the fuel system highlight potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$700 | common |
| rear suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
| steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| camera system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| parking brake | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Fuel odor inside the car
- Rear suspension noise
- Park brake failure to engage
- Camera display malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.