Is the 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system reliable?

NHTSA data shows 107 Fuel System complaints out of 584 total complaints for the 2013 Taurus, an 18% share, the highest of any model year listed. This points to more reported fuel system problems relative to other Taurus years.

Does the 2013 Ford Taurus have a fuel system recall?

Yes. Three recalls cover fuel system issues on the 2013 Taurus: campaign 13V227000 for the fuel delivery module, campaign 15V812000 also for the fuel delivery module, and campaign 16V621000 for the fuel PEM on Ecoboost-equipped vehicles.

At what mileage do 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system problems typically show up?

NHTSA lists a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Taurus.

Are there fires linked to the 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system?

NHTSA records 2 fires among the Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Taurus, including one report where a fire near the fuel tank and pump area caused a total loss of the vehicle.

How does the 2013 Taurus compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Taurus has 107 Fuel System complaints (18% share), higher than 2010 (11 complaints, 5%), 2011 (3, 2%), and 2012 (2, 3%), though its share percentage is lower than 2014's 31% and 2015's 26%.

2013 Ford Taurus Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 107 of 584 total complaints (18%) on the 2013 Ford Taurus, the highest share of any year in this dataset. Three related recalls exist, and NHTSA lists 2 fires with a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 107; 18% of 584
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,500 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel delivery module or fuel PEM failures tied to recall campaign 13V227000, with dealers reporting parts were unavailable for repair.
Sudden engine shutdown or stall while driving, sometimes with a wrench warning light appearing on the dash.
Fuel odor detected inside or outside the vehicle, both after refueling and during normal driving, without a clear diagnosis.
Rough idle and stalling linked to a throttle body trouble code that dealers could not reproduce or confirm.
Repeated fuel system relay replacements without dealers identifying the underlying cause.
A fuel tank/pump area fire that resulted in a total loss of the vehicle.

When 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2013, latest Jan 14, 2026.

107 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q3 (8).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Ford Taurus

NHTSA 16V621000Aug 25, 2016Fuel System77,502 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
NHTSA 15V812000Dec 2, 2015Fuel System868 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
NHTSA 13V227000May 31, 2013Fuel System390,783 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

Fuel System complaints by Taurus model year

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

200541 (5%)
200618 (6%)
20078 (5%)
20088 (5%)
20092 (3%)
201011 (5%)
20113 (2%)
20122 (3%)
2013107 (18%)
201471 (31%)
201573 (26%)
20167 (9%)
20173 (7%)
20181 (2%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system reliable?: NHTSA data shows 107 Fuel System complaints out of 584 total complaints for the 2013 Taurus, an 18% share, the highest of any model year listed. This points to more reported fuel system problems relative to other Taurus years.
Does the 2013 Ford Taurus have a fuel system recall?: Yes. Three recalls cover fuel system issues on the 2013 Taurus: campaign 13V227000 for the fuel delivery module, campaign 15V812000 also for the fuel delivery module, and campaign 16V621000 for the fuel PEM on Ecoboost-equipped vehicles.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system problems typically show up?: NHTSA lists a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Taurus.
Are there fires linked to the 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system?: NHTSA records 2 fires among the Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Taurus, including one report where a fire near the fuel tank and pump area caused a total loss of the vehicle.
How does the 2013 Taurus compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Taurus has 107 Fuel System complaints (18% share), higher than 2010 (11 complaints, 5%), 2011 (3, 2%), and 2012 (2, 3%), though its share percentage is lower than 2014's 31% and 2015's 26%.