no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. THE PADI LAMP WILL FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IN THE CLUSTER WILL STAY ILLUMINATED.
2006 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 318 owner complaints about the 2006 Ford Taurus, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Ford Taurus has problems
318 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
176Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
32Power train1 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
24Engine2 crash/fire/injury
21Air bags
19Engine and engine cooling
15Structure
15Service brakes
12Fuel/propulsion system
5814 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 176 | 7 |
| Power train | 32 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 1 |
| Engine | 24 | 2 |
| Air bags | 21 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 58 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Ford Taurus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do vehicle speed control problems start?
91kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 155 vehicle speed control complaints. 55% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles85under 100k miles70100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Taurus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taurus median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Ford Taurus safety ratings
2006 Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Ford Taurus, and the recalls they led to.
- Stuck throttleNo recall
In owners' words
What Taurus owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Throttle stuck and vehicle accelerated out of control. Had to brake hard and turn off engine to prevent crash. Speed Control Cable disconnected from cruise control. It has been repaired since the incident. Yes, was reproduced by the tow truck driver as well as at a service center. No warnings, only…
Car engine accelerate on own. Tac meter shows over 3,000 RPM when I put it in neutral. I have to tap the accelerator and it goes back to normal. This happens about once a week now. I was slowing down for a stoplight and it happened. Brakes were not enough. Almost hit a car. Only by throwing into…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to slow down as needed while depressing the brake to make a left turn. The contact stopped the vehicle and shifted the gear shifter to park; however, while parked the RPM rose to 5,000…
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