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Ford Taurus 2015-2019 (D4)
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- Price
- $27,055–$43,560
- MPG
- 26
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
How it scores for you10 scores
Five-star crash scores, a cavernous 20-cubic-foot trunk, and cushy cruising - let down by dated tech and steering complaints worth checking on used examples.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 10 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,500 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 56% of cars we track.
20.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 94% of other sedans we track.
Decent rear-seat room and a huge 20.1 cu ft trunk, but interior space trails the exterior size - packaging was never this platform's strength.
Heavy, wide, and numb by full-size-sedan standards; SHO adds pace but the D4 platform always prioritized cruising over agility.
MyFord Touch/SYNC 3 era infotainment and few modern driver aids leave it well behind 2015-2026 norms.
Soft, quiet highway ride is the car's best trait, though the high beltline and bulky console make the cabin feel snugger than the footprint suggests.
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls20 recalls
20 recalls · 9 common complaint areas across 2015–2019
- Back over prevention — 53 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Structure: exterior trim (2019)
- Steering — 51 complaints (2015)
2019
- RecallStructure: exterior trim25V611000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
2018
- RecallElectrical: ignition; power train: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)18V141000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallStructure: exterior trim25V611000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
- Complaint clusterStructure10 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the passenger’s side B-pillar trim had detached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer,
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention8 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse (R), the rearview camera displayed a blank screen. The local de
- Complaint clusterSuspension7 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
Components Involved: Engine Block Mounting Boss, Intermediate Shaft Bracket (Service Part # DB5Z-3K305-CA), Factory Bolt (OEM # W500131-S437) Incident Overview: During a low-speed (about 5mph) lateral impact to the front-right wheel against a curb, expected sacrificial suspension damage occurred (s
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 65,000, and at the time of registration, it was
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle on a slightly inclined parking lot, the vehicle started rolling backwards. The contact engaged the electric parking brake, and the vehicle responded as intended. The contact stated that the failure had been recurri
2017
- RecallSteering17V530000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
- RecallElectrical: ignition; power train: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)18V141000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallStructure: exterior trim25V611000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Without any Waring Lights the car goes into " Limp Mode " .ON turnpike roads with Speed Limits at 70 MPH and with some sections with no shoulder to get off the highway this is very dangerous .
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Backup camera is appearing Upside down on display and sometimes inverted. When it gets dark outside, the backup camera has lines appear on the display so you can’t use it when it’s dark. This is a huge safety risk as to having the camera display upside down/inverted/not clear can cause major inciden
- Complaint clusterStructure7 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stat
2016
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger16V925000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallStructure: exterior trim25V611000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention22 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The rear-view camera on my 2016 Ford Taurus Limited intermittently malfunctions when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The displayed image flickers and sometimes appears upside down/inverted. The vehicle also sometimes produces inappropriate warning beeps while reversing. There were no warning lamps
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I own a 2016 Ford Taurus Limited that is covered under Ford Safety Recall 25SA9 / NHTSA Recall 25V-695 for the rearview camera. I received the recall notification in October 2025 stating that a remedy was not yet available and that I would receive another notification once parts became available.
- Complaint clusterSteering9 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was a loose steering bolt. The dealer performe
- Complaint clusterEngine8 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
water pump stopped working and car over heated
- Complaint clusterStructure5 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger’s side B-Pillar trim became loosened. The fa
2015
- RecallParking brake15V464000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. T
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting15V605000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump16V621000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causin
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallPowertrain: axle assembly: axle shaft20V692000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention53 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun
- Complaint clusterSteering51 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
As I was backing out of my garage and begin to turn, my steering wheel became very stiff and my Dash displayed electronic power steering fault service required causing me to almost end up in my neighbor's yard and barely able to make it back into my garage It All Happened instantly with no prior pro
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion35 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Unknown
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other30 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I own a 2015 Ford Police Interceptor/Taurus that is affected by Ford safety recall 25SA9 / NHTSA Recall 25V695 regarding the rearview/backup camera. My vehicle is currently experiencing the condition described in the recall. The backup camera is not functioning properly, which means I do not have t
- Complaint clusterElectrical24 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear camera not working. Recall was almost 2 years ago. They keep saying it’s a safety issue but no solution yet
Cost to own$20,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$27,055–$43,560
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,500/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
26
Horsepower
288 hp
Doors
4
Length
203.1 in
Width
76.4 in
Height
60.6 in
Wheelbase
113.0 in
Curb weight
4,228 lb
Cargo volume
20.1 cu ft
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