How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2013 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2013 Taurus, which is 5% of its 584 total complaints that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus?

Yes. Recall 20V072000 covers 2013-2018 Taurus (SHO/Police Interceptor), Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles where rear suspension toe links may fracture; Ford replaces the toe links free of charge.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 107,510 miles, though individual complaints in the sample range from very low mileage up to 195,000 miles.

Did the suspension issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 Taurus.

2013 Ford Taurus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 28 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Ford Taurus, 5% of its 584 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related recall (20V072000) covers fractured rear suspension toe links on SHO/Police Interceptor Taurus models, with median mileage at failure of 107,510.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 28; 5% of 584
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 107,510 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear toe links or lateral arms fracture suddenly, sometimes at highway speed, causing the car to fishtail and lose control.
Tie rods and control arms separate or come loose in the rear suspension, leading to temporary loss of steering control.
Persistent vibration at highway speeds that dealers attempt to fix with multiple tire and wheel replacements without success.
Clunking noises from the front end tied to worn struts and sway bar links that return after repair.
Owners report long waits for recall parts covering the fractured rear suspension toe link under campaign 20V072000.
A wheel detached from the vehicle at low speed after the axle reportedly broke.

When 2013 Ford Taurus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 30, 2013, latest Aug 11, 2025.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Oct 2020 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Ford Taurus

NHTSA 20V072000Feb 10, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires211,207 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Taurus model year

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

20107 (3%)
201111 (6%)
20120 (0%)
201328 (5%)
201413 (6%)
201512 (4%)
20165 (6%)
20173 (7%)
20187 (14%)
20191 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2013 Ford Taurus have?: NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2013 Taurus, which is 5% of its 584 total complaints that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus?: Yes. Recall 20V072000 covers 2013-2018 Taurus (SHO/Police Interceptor), Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles where rear suspension toe links may fracture; Ford replaces the toe links free of charge.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 107,510 miles, though individual complaints in the sample range from very low mileage up to 195,000 miles.
Did the suspension issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 Taurus.