2013 Ford Taurus Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Ford Taurus, 3% of that year's 584 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles. Two related recalls cover door latches/handles and door safety locks.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 15
- 3% of 584
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door latches crack or fail, tied to recall 15V040000, with some owners reporting long waits for replacement parts.
- Door handles and interior mechanisms catch or pinch fingers when doors close slowly under their own weight.
- Trunk lid or hydraulic strut fails to hold position, letting the trunk lid fall unexpectedly onto a person.
- Headliner detaches from the roof, blocking the rear window and disabling the center brake light mounted on it.
- Rear suspension toe links are reported at risk of fracture from repeated suspension travel, referenced against a recall owners say Ford has been slow to fully address.
When 2013 Ford Taurus body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 13, 2013, latest Jan 14, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA 15V040000Jan 28, 2015Structure & Body194,889 vehicles
Structure:body:door
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Risk: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
- NHTSA 13V270000Jun 26, 2013Structure & Body12,569 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Risk: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure & Body complaints by Taurus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Ford Taurus have?
- NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Taurus, which is 3% of the 584 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2013 Ford Taurus?
- Yes. Recall 15V040000 covers door latch/handle inspection and repair, and recall 13V270000 covers door safety lock testing and replacement on 2013 model year Taurus vehicles.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Taurus is 70,000 miles.
- Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 injury and 0 crashes and 0 fires among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Taurus.