repaired · 2022 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
2013 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 585 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Taurus, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-040 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford Taurus has problems
585 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
295Steering9 crash/fire/injury
96Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
70Engine4 crash/fire/injury
59Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
44Power train3 crash/fire/injury
25Suspension
18Vehicle speed control
18Electronic stability control (ESC)
12Structure
8215 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 295 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 96 | 2 |
| Engine | 70 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 59 | 4 |
| Power train | 44 | 3 |
| Suspension | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 18 | 2 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 82 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2013 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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Body: door
Risk. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Exterior lighting
Risk. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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 steering problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 215 steering complaints. 54% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles117under 100k miles98100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
14 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,100 – $2,650
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 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
1012553335623816496811,5579231,2058257705458741,1951,0371,4261,223375774318149175642041877958523028689445218
'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Ford Taurus safety ratings
2013 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Taurus owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The power steering system is continually giving Power Steering Assist Failure and Service Advance Trac. The code U3000 was identified by Ford technician. This code is found in a Ford recall 15S18, my VIN is not included in this recall. The power steering quits working while the car is driving. The…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the electric power steering suddenly failed without prior warning. The steering pulled sharply to the right, but the driver managed to maintain control and steered the vehicle safely into a soft dirt field on the…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving under normal conditions, the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer, and significant physical strength was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (STEERING); and…
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