Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013AVOIDSerious complaints 3.7× usual, mostly steering and fuel system Extended coverage
532 serious complaints of 590, the most about steering (296) and fuel system (98); per car on the road, 3.7× this model's usual year. 9 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the steering wheel was significantly difficult to steer and made an abnormal rubbing sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module (PSCM) had failed and needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Jul 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. After the vehicle was started, the check fuel inlet warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The fuel delivery module was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, May 2016
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.
590 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–25 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 237 hp; 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp; 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2013 Taurus trims
| Limited | SE | SEL | SHO |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 16 | Back over prevention (7) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 49 | Back over prevention (12) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 44 | Electrical system (11) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 81 | Back over prevention (26) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 277 | Back over prevention (58) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 235 | Steering (67) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 237 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 288–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 288–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 590 | Steering (296) | No |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 263–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 263–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 79 | Steering (17) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 263–365 hp 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 263–365 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 187 | Electrical system (47) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 204 | Steering (41) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Taurus 2017–2019 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 16 |
| 2018 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 49 |
| 2018 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 49 |
| 2017 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 44 |
| 2017 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 44 |
| 2016 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 81 |
| 2016 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 81 |
| 2015 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 277 |
| 2015 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 277 |
| 2014 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 235 |
| 2014 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 235 |
| 2013 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 9 | 590 |
| 2013 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 9 | 590 |
| 2012 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 79 |
| 2012 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 79 |
| 2011 | Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 187 |
| 2011 | Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 187 |
| 2010 | Ford Taurus 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 204 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19 |
| 2019 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2019 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19 |
| 2018 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2018 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
19 |
| 2017 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2017 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–23 |
| 2017 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2016 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19 |
| 2016 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2016 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–23 |
| 2016 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2015 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
20–21 |
| 2015 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2015 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–26 |
| 2015 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2014 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
20–21 |
| 2014 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2014 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–26 |
| 2014 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2013 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
20–21 |
| 2013 | Taurus AWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 21 |
| 2013 | Taurus FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–25 |
| 2013 | Taurus FWD FFV | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2012 | Taurus FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2011 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20 |
| 2011 | Taurus FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2010 | Taurus AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2010 | Taurus FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.