How many engine complaints does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 56 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, which is 30% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Taurus engine?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2011 Ford Taurus.

At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2011 Taurus?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2011 Ford Taurus is 55,075 miles.

What kind of engine problems do 2011 Taurus owners report?

Owners most commonly describe unintended acceleration, sudden stalling, and temporary loss of power, along with at least one reported oil leak at the turbocharger that resulted in a fire.

Are engine complaints linked to crashes on the 2011 Taurus?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to engine complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, with no injuries reported.

2011 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 56 of 187 total complaints on the 2011 Ford Taurus, or 30% of all filed issues that year. Owners most often described sudden acceleration, stalling, or loss of power, at a median 55,075 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this problem area.

Engine complaints: 56; 30% of 187
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,075 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own, sometimes at idle or low speed, leading to a crash into a wall or parked object.
Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving at highway or turning speeds, then sometimes restarts on its own.
Vehicle briefly surges or loses power between roughly 30 and 60 mph before returning to normal operation.
Engine loses power abnormally while accelerating out of a turn, with the dealer unable to duplicate the issue.
An oil leak at the turbocharger was reported to have led to a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

When 2011 Ford Taurus engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2011, latest Sep 22, 2025.

56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Sep 2025; peak Mar 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 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.

201068 (33%)
201156 (30%)
201216 (20%)
201387 (15%)
201428 (12%)
201541 (15%)
201614 (17%)
20175 (11%)
20187 (14%)
20193 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?: NHTSA lists 56 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, which is 30% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Taurus engine?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2011 Ford Taurus.
At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2011 Taurus?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2011 Ford Taurus is 55,075 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2011 Taurus owners report?: Owners most commonly describe unintended acceleration, sudden stalling, and temporary loss of power, along with at least one reported oil leak at the turbocharger that resulted in a fire.
Are engine complaints linked to crashes on the 2011 Taurus?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to engine complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, with no injuries reported.