2019 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#10 most-complained of 10 Taurus years
The 2019 Ford Taurus ranks 10th of 10 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and a 'Best' verdict. It has 15 complaints, 2 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 81,000 miles, the lowest complaint volume among all Taurus years.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2019 Ford Taurus problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (40%)
- Engine3 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (13%)
- Lane Departure2 (13%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
What owners report
- Rearview backup camera displays a blank, distorted, or blue screen when the vehicle is put in reverse.
- Blind spot warning indicators on both mirrors stop working alongside the failed rearview camera.
- Windshield wipers only operate on the highest speed setting or fail to activate at all, pointing to an electrical fault.
- Water pump leaks coolant, causing the heater and air conditioning system to stop working properly, with failure reported around 93,000 miles.
- Rear suspension toe links wear out at low mileage, an issue owners note also affected the Taurus SHO from 2013 to 2018.
- Headlights provide inadequate illumination at night or in low light, though dealers found no fault on inspection.
2019 Ford Taurus recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V611000Sep 12, 2025Structure & Body101,944 vehicles
Structure:exterior trim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.
2019 Ford Taurus fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2019 compared with other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Taurus reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Taurus ranks 10th out of 10 tracked model years with a complaint index of 0 and a 'Best' verdict relative to other Taurus years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Taurus?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints make up 40% of reports, mainly about the rearview camera, followed by Engine issues at 20% and Electrical System issues at 13%.
- Does the 2019 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for rearview camera replacement (campaign 25V695000) and one for B-pillar door trim that may detach while driving (campaign 25V611000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2019 Taurus problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues is 81,000 miles, though camera-related complaints have a higher median of 94,000 miles.
- How does the 2019 Taurus compare to other model years?
- With only 15 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the 2019 Taurus has far fewer reported problems than years like 2013 (584 complaints, index 100) or 2010 (204 complaints, index 89).