NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
This page covers 6 recalls, 241 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2015 Ford Taurus spreads across three systems. Steering draws a high volume of reports, with owners describing loss of power assist, stiff or unresponsive steering, and unexpected effort required to turn the wheel. The fuel and propulsion system is the most-reported named category, with owners describing stalling, rough running, and engine hesitation or surging. The third notable cluster involves the backup camera, where owners frequently report the image failing to display when shifted into reverse, showing a blank, blue, or inverted picture, or cutting in and out intermittently. Several owners note the camera works unreliably rather than failing outright, making the problem difficult to reproduce at a dealership visit.
241
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Ford Taurus has 6 recalls, the most serious involving rear suspension toe links that can fracture on Police Interceptor and SHO Performance Pack models, causing a sudden loss of vehicle control, and a fuel tank that can drop away from the vehicle and leak fuel, raising the risk of fire.
Two additional recalls affect the drivetrain. On vehicles with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, a component inside the fuel pump module can overheat and cut power to the pump, causing the engine to stall or refuse to start. On front-wheel-drive models with 2.0L or 2.3L engines, a support bracket for the front axle halfshaft can fail, which may cause the vehicle to lose drive power while moving or roll away when parked. There is also a parking brake concern on certain build-date vehicles where the brake may not fully engage, leaving the vehicle free to roll on a slope if the transmission is not in Park. Finally, the rearview camera can display a distorted or blank image when reversing, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
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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 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.
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
Fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during production. This can cause fuel tank straps to fracture and the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake may not fully engage when applied, preventing the vehicle from staying securely parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the parking brake system and replace the parking brake control assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.