2011 Ford Taurus

135 serious complaints of 187, the most about engine (40) and steering (25); per car on the road, 1.7× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 ford taurus. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle vibrated, stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jun 2016

“The contact owns a 2011 ford taurus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and power steering fluid leaked under the vehicle. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Sep 2015

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Ford/lincoln: there is an extended warranty coverage for the loss of abs speed signal related communication that disable obdii system monitors for pcm reprogramming. (CSP-14N02, Aug 2014)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

187 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–22 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features