This page covers 4 recalls, 227 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Ford Taurus.
20–26 mpg combined
9–11.8 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering and the fuel and propulsion system account for the bulk of complaints filed against the 2014 Ford Taurus. On the steering side, owners widely report the electric power steering becoming stiff or unresponsive, with some describing moments where the wheel resists turning in either direction, a problem they say tends to worsen over time and can fluctuate with temperature. The fuel and propulsion complaints center on the fuel pump control module, with owners reporting sudden loss of throttle response while driving, engine stalling, and the car refusing to restart afterward. A smaller cluster of complaints describes the backup camera producing a grainy image or cutting out intermittently, and a separate group mentions the foot-pedal parking brake failing to hold, with the brake light staying on even after the system stops applying pressure.
227
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension toe link that can fracture on Police Interceptor and SHO Performance Pack models, causing a sudden and unpredictable change in handling.
On the fuel side, a component inside the fuel pump module can overheat and cut power to the pump, causing the engine to stall while driving or refuse to start altogether; this recall covers vehicles equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine as well as Police Interceptor models. The drivetrain also has a concern on front-wheel-drive models with 2.0L or 2.3L engines: a support bracket for the front axle halfshaft can fail, which can strip out the park function and allow the vehicle to roll when parked, or cause a sudden loss of drive power while underway. There is also an exterior lighting concern affecting vehicles registered or originally sold in certain northern and midwestern states, where road salt exposure causes corrosion in the lighting circuit that can produce a short and start a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The support bracket that holds the front drive axle halfshaft may fail, potentially affecting vehicle handling and control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the link shaft bracket at no cost to you once parts become available.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links can crack under stress, potentially affecting rear suspension function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the fuel pump's electrical module may overheat, cutting power to the fuel pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump electrical module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water enters the license plate lamp assembly, causing corrosion and electrical failure in road-salt areas.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
