2014 Ford Taurus problems
Owners have filed 296 complaints about the 2014 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 22% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 18.2%.
Complaints296
Crashes21
Fires1
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 22.0% · 65
Fuel/propulsion system 18.2% · 54
Electrical system 9.8% · 29
Unknown or other 6.8% · 20
Engine 5.4% · 16
Fuel system, gasoline 5.4% · 16
Exterior lighting 4.4% · 13
Power train 4.1% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Taurus in this data, 2014 sits 20th by complaint volume. 1993 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 29 in the last three years against 68 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,965 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to ciocca Ford of quakertown (located at 321 s west end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951, (215) 536-8600) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000. Steering · reported at 61,000 miles
Power steering problems with hard turning when starting and leaving parking spot, especially when cold. Mechanic checked and said it might be steering shaft, a $600 repair. Recall for previous year (2011-2013) power steering problems, but not 2014 despite documented problems in that year as well. Would like Ford to fix problem at no charge to me given power steering problems occur with this car. Steering · reported at 114,014 miles
As I was driving on the highway out of no where my steering starting sticking and extremely hard to turn almost causing me to crash with my two kids in the car. I brought it to my mechanic and it needs a steering rack! The car is 4 yrs old with 70k miles it should not need a steering rack! My car is in excellent condition and well maintained there was no warning signs or anything before this happened! Steering · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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