repaired · 2022 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases…
2014 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 230 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Taurus, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-692 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: qJake, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ford Taurus has problems
230 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
64Steering5 crash/fire/injury
55Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
29Electrical system
16Engine
15Fuel system, gasoline
14Exterior lighting
12Power train
9Service brakes
8Vehicle speed control
5316 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 64 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 55 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 15 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 4 |
| 16 other systems | 53 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 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 · 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.
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 · 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.
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Exterior lighting
Risk. This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of 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?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 47 steering complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles33under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 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
2014 Ford Taurus safety ratings
2014 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: Optional
In owners' words
What Taurus owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hello - the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn including inability to turn to the right or left at times, and seems to increase over time but has decreased while remaining stiff/difficult at times.I thought it was related to low/missing power steering fluid or the weather because the…
Power steering system failed. Internal electrical motor and / or steering angle sensor failed as diagnosed using scanning software. Failure results in requiring extreme effort to turn the steering wheel causing an unsafe situation. At low speeds, steering is nearly impossible and the steering wheel…
Please note that from the time i purchased the vehicle brand new the doors and roof have leaked. The same garage has continued to try and glue the molding in the outside. Now the back window area had the cloth sagging down. I was told it was a design problem and that the police car taurus was…
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