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2006 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Taurus, 62% of all 318 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 15 Taurus model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 91,500 miles.

Engine complaints
198
62% of 318
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
91,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Taurus engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2006, latest Jul 12, 2022.

2006 Ford Taurus engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter372006 Q42010 Q12011 Q32013 Q12014 Q32016 Q22017 Q42020 Q4
198 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2022 Q3; peak 2012 Q1 (37).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Taurus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Taurus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005579 (75%)
  2. 2006198 (62%)
  3. 200779 (53%)
  4. 200856 (32%)
  5. 200933 (52%)
  6. 201068 (33%)
  7. 201156 (30%)
  8. 201216 (20%)
  9. 201387 (15%)
  10. 201428 (12%)
  11. 201541 (15%)
  12. 201614 (17%)
  13. 20175 (11%)
  14. 20187 (14%)
  15. 20193 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Taurus have engine problems?
NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Taurus, 62% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,500 miles.
Which Ford Taurus year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Taurus has the most engine complaints (579), compared with 198 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Taurus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Taurus is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.