2014 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
56/100
#5 most-complained of 10 Taurus years
The 2014 Ford Taurus has a Complaint Index of 56 and ranks 5th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 229 complaints, 5 recalls, and 13 crashes, with Fuel System issues being the top problem area (31% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 229
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2014 Ford Taurus problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System71 (31%)
- Steering64 (28%)
- Electrical System39 (17%)
- Engine28 (12%)
- Other20 (9%)
- Brakes13 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (5%)
- Structure & Body7 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended forward surging or acceleration at low speed or while stopped, sometimes causing crashes into objects or other vehicles.
- Some describe the vehicle rolling away on its own while parked and supposedly in park with the ignition off.
- Steering complaints include sudden loss of power steering assist and tire squealing with loss of control, occurring without warning.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crash situations, including hitting a guard rail and a deer collision.
- A fuel pump relay reportedly overheated and caught fire behind the back seat near the gas tank at 120,000 miles.
- A structural bracket in the rear seat area was reported to cause severe bruising to back-seat occupants after being rear-ended.
2014 Ford Taurus recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?
- Compared to other Taurus model years, the 2014 has a Complaint Index of 56 and ranks 5th worst out of 10 years tracked, giving it a Caution verdict. It has fewer complaints and a lower Complaint Index than the 2013 (100) and 2015 (78) model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?
- Fuel System complaints make up 31% of all reports (71 complaints), followed by Steering at 28% (64 complaints) and Electrical System at 17% (39 complaints). Median mileage at failure across all issues is 73,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Taurus covering Transmission & Powertrain, Suspension, Fuel System, and Electrical System components, including a halfshaft retention issue and a fuel PEM inspection/replacement campaign. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Which Ford Taurus model years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2010, 2013, and 2015 Taurus years carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Indexes of 89, 100, and 78 respectively, all higher than the 2014's 56.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Ford Taurus?
- EPA rates the 2014 Taurus at 22 mpg combined (18.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.