2015 Ford Taurus Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus, 7% of its 276 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 9,800 miles. A related recall (20V692000) covers a front drive axle halfshaft support bracket on 2014-2015 Taurus models with 2.0L/2.3L engines.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 18
- 7% of 276
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 9,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle rolls out of park and backward on its own after the push-button start/stop is used, in some cases with no one in the driver's seat.
- Sudden loss of power or engine surge while driving, sometimes followed by limp-home mode and a wrench warning light.
- Vehicle gets stuck in second gear or loses acceleration after an RPM spike, requiring the engine to be restarted.
- Grinding noise from the drivetrain linked to the front drive axle halfshaft support bracket covered by recall 20V692000.
- Transfer case detaching from the transmission at highway speed, accompanied by a loud bang and sudden loss of acceleration.
- Loose or noisy front passenger-side wheel reported during routine maintenance visits.
When 2015 Ford Taurus transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 13, 2014, latest Jul 9, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ford Taurus
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Taurus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Taurus?
- NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Taurus, which is 7% of the 276 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission or powertrain recall for the 2015 Ford Taurus?
- Yes. Recall 20V692000 covers 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus, and 2014 Edge vehicles with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive, addressing the front drive axle halfshaft support bracket. Ford dealers replace the link shaft bracket free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2015 Taurus transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Taurus is 9,800 miles.
- Did the 2015 Taurus transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 3 injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Taurus, with no fires reported.