How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, which is 10% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Taurus transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Ford Taurus.

At what mileage do 2011 Taurus transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Ford Taurus is 45,500 miles.

Were there any crashes linked to 2011 Taurus transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, with no injuries reported.

How does the 2011 Taurus compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 Taurus had 18 complaints (10% share) in this area, lower than the 2010 model's 36 complaints (18% share) but similar in share to the 2013 model's 8%.

2011 Ford Taurus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, 10% of its 187 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 45,500. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 10% of 187
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report unintended or delayed acceleration, including surging forward without warning and hitting another vehicle or object.
Some describe the transmission slipping out of gear while driving or while stopped, sometimes accompanied by the rear backup camera activating incorrectly.
Others report the transmission jumping into the next gear with a noticeable shudder around 35 mph.
Several owners describe hard or harsh shifting along with violent shaking when accelerating above 65 mph.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling away on its own after exiting, after it had erroneously shifted into reverse.
A few owners say the vehicle continued moving or revving at a stop sign even without pressing the gas, forcing them to shift into neutral.

When 2011 Ford Taurus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 20, 2011, latest Jun 10, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Jun 2025; peak Mar 2012 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Taurus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Taurus model year

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

201036 (18%)
201118 (10%)
20122 (3%)
201344 (8%)
201412 (5%)
201518 (7%)
20163 (4%)
20171 (2%)
20187 (14%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, which is 10% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Taurus transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Ford Taurus.
At what mileage do 2011 Taurus transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Ford Taurus is 45,500 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to 2011 Taurus transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, with no injuries reported.
How does the 2011 Taurus compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 Taurus had 18 complaints (10% share) in this area, lower than the 2010 model's 36 complaints (18% share) but similar in share to the 2013 model's 8%.