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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-FORD-TAURUS
2015 · ford

ford Taurus problems

1 safety recall. 240 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

steering
51 reports · avg $700
severe
electrical
22 reports · avg $850
moderate
fuel system
19 reports · avg $1,200
moderate
engine
17 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
powertrain
14 reports · avg $2,500
severe
suspension
8 reports · avg $900
moderate
airbags
5 reports · avg $1,100
severe
cruise control
4 reports · avg $600
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Taurus · electrical
Was driving and the accelerator/has pedal stopped working. A wrench indicator came on. The engine stopped working. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine started shaking. I turned the engine off then restarted it. It functioned fine. This happened twice in 2 days.…
12/28/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562285.0
2015 Taurus · steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GORNO FORD (22025 ALLEN RD, WOODHAVEN, MI 48183) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED…
12/26/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291263.0
2015 Taurus · other
I BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2016 FORD TAURUS SEL WHERE MY BACK LEFT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN THE CAR WAS NOT DISTRIBUTING ANY POWER TO THE BACK DOOR TO ALLOW IT TO OPEN. THE LOCKING KNOB WOULD NOT RISE OR LOWER USING THE LOCKING SYSTEM INSIDE THE CAR OR…
12/24/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291117.0
2015 Taurus · other
I AM SEMI SKILLED TECHNICIAN CURRENTLY WORKING ON WALSER TOYOTA BLOOMINGTON. I GOT A RECALL LETTER CALLED 20S04, AND I TOOK MY CAR TO INVER GROVE FORD MN. AFTER I GOT THE SERVICE MY CAR START TO CREAT WEIRD MOTION AND UNUSUAL VEHICLE HANDLING IN HIGHWAY SPEED AND LOCAL…
12/23/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11384645.0

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severe NHTSA 16V621000 25/08/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3

A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Ford Taurus reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Ford Taurus is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Ford Taurus?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 51 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Ford Taurus has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Ford Taurus?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 240 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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