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2007 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

36/100

#10 most-complained of 15 Taurus years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Ford Taurus has 149 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 36 out of 100 — #10 highest of 15 Taurus model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (79 complaints, 53% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes and 6 injuries.

Complaints
149
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
8 / 0
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2007 Ford Taurus problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine79 (53%)
  2. Electrical System29 (19%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain16 (11%)
  4. Brakes11 (7%)
  5. Other10 (7%)
  6. Structure & Body9 (6%)
  7. Fuel System8 (5%)
  8. Airbags7 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
  10. Steering5 (3%)
2007 Ford Taurus complaints: complaints filed per quarter142006 Q42009 Q32011 Q22013 Q12014 Q42016 Q42018 Q32023 Q1
185 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2023 Q1; peak 2012 Q1 (14).

2007 Ford Taurus recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Taurus years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid93774019.5
2006Caution64318220
2007Good36149020
2008Caution50175120.5
2009Good4364020

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Ford Taurus a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Ford Taurus ranks #10 of 15 among Taurus model years (Complaint Index 36/100, verdict: Good). It has 149 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Taurus?
The most reported problem areas are engine (79 complaints), electrical system (29 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (16 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 83,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 Ford Taurus in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Ford Taurus?
EPA rates the 2007 Ford Taurus at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.