How common are fuel system problems in the 2014 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA lists 71 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Taurus, which is 31% of all 229 complaints filed for that year, the largest share among all Taurus model years on record.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Taurus fuel system?

Yes. Recall 16V621000, reported in August 2016, covers the fuel PEM part on certain 2013-2015 Taurus, Flex, MKS, and MKT vehicles with the 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engine. Ford dealers inspect and replace the fuel PEM as needed at no cost.

At what mileage do 2014 Taurus fuel system problems typically appear?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 82,000 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Taurus.

Are the fuel system issues dangerous?

NHTSA records show one fire and zero crashes or injuries tied to fuel system complaints on the 2014 Taurus, though owners describe stalling at highway speeds as a safety concern.

Does the fuel pump control module recall cover all 2014 Taurus vehicles?

No. The recall applies to specific 2013-2015 Taurus vehicles equipped with the 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engine; some owners reported their VIN was excluded despite having the same symptoms.

2014 Ford Taurus Fuel System Problems

Fuel system problems account for 71 of 229 complaints (31%) on the 2014 Ford Taurus, the highest share of any model year. Owners commonly report failure of the fuel pump control module, causing stalling or no-start conditions, with a median failure mileage of 82,000. A related recall (16V621000) covers fuel PEM replacement.

Fuel System complaints: 71; 31% of 229
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or shuts off while driving at highway speeds, often around 65-70 mph, due to fuel pump control module failure.
Car cranks but will not start after sitting overnight or parked, traced to a failed fuel pump electrical module or fuel module under the back seat.
Owners report a fuel pump relay overheating and catching fire near the gas tank behind the back seat.
Some drivers found their VIN was not included under recall 16V621000 despite experiencing the same fuel pump control module symptoms.
Fuel delivery stops even with adequate fuel in the tank, leaving the engine cranking without starting.

When 2014 Ford Taurus fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2016, latest Sep 4, 2026.

71 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (7).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 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.

Fuel System complaints by Taurus model year

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

201011 (5%)
20113 (2%)
20122 (3%)
2013107 (18%)
201471 (31%)
201573 (26%)
20167 (9%)
20173 (7%)
20181 (2%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems in the 2014 Ford Taurus?: NHTSA lists 71 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Taurus, which is 31% of all 229 complaints filed for that year, the largest share among all Taurus model years on record.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Taurus fuel system?: Yes. Recall 16V621000, reported in August 2016, covers the fuel PEM part on certain 2013-2015 Taurus, Flex, MKS, and MKT vehicles with the 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engine. Ford dealers inspect and replace the fuel PEM as needed at no cost.
At what mileage do 2014 Taurus fuel system problems typically appear?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 82,000 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Taurus.
Are the fuel system issues dangerous?: NHTSA records show one fire and zero crashes or injuries tied to fuel system complaints on the 2014 Taurus, though owners describe stalling at highway speeds as a safety concern.
Does the fuel pump control module recall cover all 2014 Taurus vehicles?: No. The recall applies to specific 2013-2015 Taurus vehicles equipped with the 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engine; some owners reported their VIN was excluded despite having the same symptoms.