YearToAvoid

2014 Ford Taurus Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Ford Taurus has a complaint index of 57 and ranks 7th worst of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 229 complaints, 5 recalls, and top problems in the fuel system (31%) and steering (28%).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
57/100
#7 of 15 Taurus years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
229
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
13
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
9
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
18.5 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0

Top 2014 Ford Taurus problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System71 (31%)
  2. Steering64 (28%)
  3. Electrical System39 (17%)
  4. Engine28 (12%)
  5. Other20 (9%)
  6. Brakes13 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain12 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body7 (3%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some drivers report unintended forward surges from a stop or while parking, even at very low speeds.
  • Owners describe the power steering failing suddenly without warning, sometimes leading to a curb strike.
  • At highway speed, some report the tires squealing and steering behavior changing unexpectedly on newly paved roads.
  • One owner reported a fuel pump relay overheating and catching fire behind the back seat near the gas tank.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in some crashes, including a deer collision and a hydroplaning incident.
  • A parked vehicle reportedly rolled away on its own after being left in park with the ignition off.
2014 Ford Taurus complaints: complaints filed per quarter132014 Q22016 Q12017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q32025 Q1
229 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q4 (13).

2014 Ford Taurus recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V692000Nov 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain15,587 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

    Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2014 Ford Taurus →

2014 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18.5 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Taurus years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best1479520.5
2013Avoid100584921.5
2014Caution57229522
2015Avoid79276622
2016Good2981420

All Ford Taurus years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 Taurus a complaint index of 57, ranking it 7th worst among 15 model years, so it carries a Caution verdict relative to other Taurus years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints are led by the fuel system (31% of complaints, median mileage 82,000) and steering (28% of complaints, median mileage 77,000), followed by electrical system issues.
Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Taurus, covering the front drive axle halfshaft bracket, rear suspension toe links, fuel PEM module, halfshaft retention, and license plate lamp assemblies.
What year Ford Taurus should I avoid?
Among Taurus years with data, 2005, 2010, 2013, and 2015 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 93, 86, 100, and 79 respectively, all worse than the 2014's index of 57.
How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?
NHTSA lists 229 complaints for the 2014 Ford Taurus, including 13 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.