Question 1

Is the Ford TAURUS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford TAURUS has 2,223 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (15 complaints), 2017 (52 complaints), 2018 (61 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (749 complaints), 2015 (329 complaints), 2014 (295 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford TAURUS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2015, 2014 Ford TAURUS. The 2013 model has the most complaints (749) with the top issue being STEERING.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford TAURUS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford TAURUS are 2019 (15 complaints), 2017 (52 complaints), 2018 (61 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	15	The contact owns a 2019 Ford Taurus. The contact s...	Excellent Reliability
2018	61	The apim has failed on my car. The dealer has conf...	Above Average
2017	52	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTA...	Above Average
2016	97	The rear back up camera has stopped working proper...	Above Average
2015	329	WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ONTO AN INTERSTAT...	Avoid This Year
2014	295	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRI...	Below Average
2013	749	ENTERING STREET FROM PARKING AREA, POWER STEERING ...	Avoid This Year
2012	100	AFTER ABOUT 6,000 MILES WE BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT TH...	Average
2011	251	TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIV...	Average
2010	274	TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS WHICH WAS P...	Below Average

Ford TAURUS — All Years

Ford TAURUS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid