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2015 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus, 15% of its 276 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 37,000. There is no related recall on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
41
15% of 276
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
37,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of engine power or stalling at highway speeds, sometimes with no limp-home mode, forcing the car to coast to the shoulder.
  • Throttle body module and gasket failures diagnosed after repeated stalling and failure to accelerate when the pedal was pressed.
  • Engine dropping to very low RPM or speed while merging, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
  • Strong odor and steam from under the hood, traced to a radiator hose near a relocated water pump.
  • Vibrations at idle, at highway speeds, and during deceleration on the 3.5L Ecoboost engine, which the dealer called normal.
  • One report of sudden acceleration while parking that led to a crash, though this was not confirmed as an engine defect.

When 2015 Ford Taurus engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2015, latest Sep 6, 2026.

2015 Ford Taurus engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2015Apr 2017Apr 2018May 2019Jun 2020Feb 2022Dec 2023
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford Taurus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Taurus model year

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

  1. 201068 (33%)
  2. 201156 (30%)
  3. 201216 (20%)
  4. 201387 (15%)
  5. 201428 (12%)
  6. 201541 (15%)
  7. 201614 (17%)
  8. 20175 (11%)
  9. 20187 (14%)
  10. 20193 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2015 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2015 Taurus, which is 15% of the 276 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Taurus engine?
No. There are no related recalls on file for this engine issue according to NHTSA data.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2015 Taurus?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 37,000 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners report most?
Owners most often describe sudden stalling or loss of power at highway speed, with some cases tied to throttle body module failures.
Did the engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint group lists 3 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

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.