2015 Ford TAURUS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2015 Ford TAURUS has 329 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: while i was merging into traffic onto an interstate, during rush hour, the car quit accelerating. suddenly, there was no ability to control engine speed. as i glanced at the dash i noticed the wrench warning light and it said see manual. i was almost side swiped by another vehicle but was able a. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 11 crash reports 8 injuries

329

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

4.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

72 complaints

22%

• WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ONTO AN INTERSTATE, DURING RUSH HOUR, THE CAR QUIT ACCELERATING. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS NO ABILITY TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED. AS I GLANCED AT THE DASH I NOTICED THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT AND IT SAID SEE MANUAL. I WAS ALMOST SIDE SWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE A
• WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE ENGINE TURNS OFF. HAS DONE THAT ABOUT 8 TIMES NOW. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CHECK ENGINE IS NOW ON AND TOOK TO AUTO ZONE AND IT'S THE THROTTLE STICKING OPEN AND SHUT. TAKING BACK TO DEALER ON MONDAY !
• FORD ISSUED A RECALL OF THE 2013-2015 TAURUS, BUT ONLY WITH THE TURBO-CHARGED ENGINE. RECALL IS FOR FUEL PUMP MODULES. THE CAR CAN STOP RECEIVING FUEL OR NOT START ALTOGETHER. ONCE IT STOPS RECEIVING FUEL, IT WILL NOT START. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE IS NOT TURBO CHARGED,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ONTO AN INTERSTATE, DURING RUSH HOUR, THE CAR QUIT ACCELERATING. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS NO ABILITY TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED. AS I GLANCED AT THE DASH I NOTICED THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT AND IT SAID SEE MANUAL. I WAS ALMOST SIDE SWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

50 complaints

15%

• CAR WAS IDLING IN PARK. PUSH BUTTON START/STOP WAS PUSHED TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND AT THAT INSTANT, CAR WAS RELEASED FROM PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO TREE, INJURING RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. NO ONE IN DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR
• I WAS FULLY STOPPED AND TURNING LEFT AT A STOP LIGHT ON A CITY STREET, THE LIGHT WAS GREEN, I WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR. DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE LEFT TURN, I LOST STEERING FUNCTION: WHILE I TRIED TO TURN LEFT, THE VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT. THE RIGHT WHEEL STRUCK THE CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOW
• I PURCHASED A 2015 FORD TAURUS IN JULY OF 2015 BRAND NEW ONLY 3 MILE ON THE VEHICLE. I NOTICE THAT AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION I NOTICED SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. ON THE SECOND MAINTENANCE VISIT I ADVISE THE INTAKE PERSON THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“CAR WAS IDLING IN PARK. PUSH BUTTON START/STOP WAS PUSHED TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND AT THAT INSTANT, CAR WAS RELEASED FROM PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO TREE, INJURING RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. NO ONE IN DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

39 complaints

12%

• WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IT WILL SHUT OFF AND SAY 'COLLISION WARNING NOT AVAILABLE/ ADAPTED CRUISE CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE' IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT HAS NOT BEEN WORKING FOR 2 DAYS NOW. AS WELL AS IF NOT WORKING NORMAL CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK.
• The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after placing the vehicle into reverse and reversing out of the parking spot, she became aware that the rear-view camera image was not working and was showing a blank screen. A message appeared on the screen suggesting to please contact th
• The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated the rear-view camera was pointing to the ground and was unable to visually see or use properly. The contact stated an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IT WILL SHUT OFF AND SAY 'COLLISION WARNING NOT AVAILABLE/ ADAPTED CRUISE CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE' IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT HAS NOT BEEN WORKING FOR 2 DAYS NOW. AS WELL AS IF NOT WORKING NORMAL CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

38 complaints

12%

• CAR WAS IDLING IN PARK. PUSH BUTTON START/STOP WAS PUSHED TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND AT THAT INSTANT, CAR WAS RELEASED FROM PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO TREE, INJURING RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. NO ONE IN DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR
• AVIS RENTAL CAR IN LAS VEGAS, NV: PRESSING THE ENGINE START/STOP PUSHBUTTON SWITCH CAUSED THE WHOLE SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO FALL BACKWARDS DOWN BEHIND THE DASH PANEL, RENDERING THE TAURUS INOPERABLE. ALTHOUGH THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, PRESSING THE ENGINE START/STOP PUSHBUTTON SWITCH AND
• MY BACK WINDSHIELD ON MY FORD TAURUS EXPLODED, THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AND NO ROCK OR OTHER DEBRIS HIT IT. IT JUST EXPLODED, AND HAVING A HARD TIME WITH FORD TO EXPLAIN AND OR FIX IT. PLEASE HELP. WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD AT 30 MPH.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

33 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE HOOD. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD, THE STEAM WAS SO HOT THAT HE COULD NOT TOUCH THE RADIATOR HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS PLACE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE HOOD. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD, THE STEAM WAS SO HOT THAT HE COULD NOT TOUCH THE RADIATOR HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS PLACE
• AVIS RENTAL CAR IN LAS VEGAS, NV: PRESSING THE ENGINE START/STOP PUSHBUTTON SWITCH CAUSED THE WHOLE SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO FALL BACKWARDS DOWN BEHIND THE DASH PANEL, RENDERING THE TAURUS INOPERABLE. ALTHOUGH THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, PRESSING THE ENGINE START/STOP PUSHBUTTON SWITCH AND

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE HOOD. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD, THE STEAM WAS SO HOT THAT HE COULD NOT TOUCH THE RADIATOR HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS PLACE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 329 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: WHILE I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ONTO AN INTERSTATE, DURING RUSH HOUR, THE CAR QUIT ACCELERATING. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS NO ABILITY TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED. AS I GLANCED AT THE DASH I NOTICED THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT AND IT SAID SEE MANUAL. I WAS ALMOST SIDE SWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: CAR WAS IDLING IN PARK. PUSH BUTTON START/STOP WAS PUSHED TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND AT THAT INSTANT, CAR WAS RELEASED FROM PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO TREE, INJURING RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. NO ONE IN DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IT WILL SHUT OFF AND SAY 'COLLISION WARNING NOT AVAILABLE/ ADAPTED CRUISE CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE' IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT HAS NOT BEEN WORKING FOR 2 DAYS NOW. AS WELL AS IF NOT WORKING NORMAL CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: CAR WAS IDLING IN PARK. PUSH BUTTON START/STOP WAS PUSHED TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND AT THAT INSTANT, CAR WAS RELEASED FROM PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO TREE, INJURING RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER. NO ONE IN DRIVER'S SEAT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)