2014 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Steering (67), Fuel/Propulsion System (55), Electrical System (30).
Key takeaways
- 236 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 67 | 28% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 30 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 16 | 7% |
| Engine | 16 | 7% |
| Gasoline | 15 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 6% |
| Power Train | 14 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% |
| Suspension | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2014 Ford Taurus
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the driver’s-side headlight was flickering while the vehicle was stopped, and the headlight remained illuminated while the vehicle was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that water was e...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-04
This car has left me stranded multiple times. Took to dealership to find out the fuel pump that had been replaced at 90,000 was dead. Catalytic converter replaced at 125,000. Replaced fuel pump control module, fuel pump and sending unit for the 2nd time in 2014 Ford Taurus SEL AWD with 132,000 miles. Now it is sending ...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-07-16
My rear-view (back-up) camera displays the image “reversed” when I put the vehicle in reverse, meaning the direction of what I see doesn’t match the direction the vehicle is actually moving. This is dangerous because it can confuse the driver when judging distances and steering or aligning the car while backing up, inc...
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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.