2011 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (47), Engine (40), Steering (25).
Key takeaways
- 187 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 25% |
| Engine | 40 | 21% |
| Steering | 25 | 13% |
| Power Train | 18 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 7% |
| Structure | 12 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% |
| Seats | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2025-12-15
I hit a dirt embankment the seatbelts did not lock and I ended up smashing my head off of my steering wheel and my passenger ended up smashing their head off of my dashboard.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-26
The rear view backup camera visual is located in my rearview mirror it is just a blue screen whenever I put the car in reverse it just one day stopped working I've been waiting for it to be on the recall list and for some reason this year a 2011 is not on the recall list but it should be
Tires - filed 2025-09-26
Last June I noticed the car constantly shaking. Took it to Goodyear plaza tire in Alexandria mn and they said they didn't find anything wrong and it's normal to have tires feel like they are shaking while driving. The tires are 255/45R19 Then in July of 2025, I wanted a tire rotation and wheels balanced. The mechanic s...
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More for the 2011 Ford Taurus
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.