IllustrationMY CAR WAS PARKED , I WENT TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT JUST CRANKS , THE ENGINE NEVER TURNS . I'M TOLD IT'S THE FUEL PUMP AND THAT MY CAR HAD A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW UP IN TH SEARCH FOR A RECALL .
2013 Ford Taurus
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2013 Ford Taurus do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 318.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
320–25K
4525–50K
10250–75K
10375–100K
103100–150K
41150K+
426 reports with mileage · 157 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 295 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
20 crash reports6 fire reports17 injury reports
What owners actually said
583 reportsSTEERING ASSIST FAILURE. DIFFICULTY STEERING, OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, $1700.00 REPAIR ESTIMATE
WHILE DRIVING LOSS OF POWER STERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASH AND WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WHILE GOING INTO LIMP MODE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER TRAIN FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WHILE GOING INTO LIMP MODE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER TRAIN FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.
I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC MECHANISM. I WAS HURT WHEN THE TRUNK WAS OPEN I SAT ON THE BUMPER TO PUT MY GOLF SHOES ON. AT THAT TIME THE HYDRAULIC AIR PUMP THAT HOLDS THE TRUNK OPEN FAILED AND FELL DIRECT ON BY BACK. FORGETTING THIS HAPPENED IT ALSO CLOSED ON MY HEAD CUTTING IT. I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY DANGERO…
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I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC MECHANISM. I WAS HURT WHEN THE TRUNK WAS OPEN I SAT ON THE BUMPER TO PUT MY GOLF SHOES ON. AT THAT TIME THE HYDRAULIC AIR PUMP THAT HOLDS THE TRUNK OPEN FAILED AND FELL DIRECT ON BY BACK. FORGETTING THIS HAPPENED IT ALSO CLOSED ON MY HEAD CUTTING IT. I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALL BEFORE A FINGER IS CHOPPED OFF. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO I CAN RESPOND TO. STATIONARY
VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER STEERING. LOW SPEEDS IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOCKED UP. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP (WILLIAMS FORD LINCOLN SERVICE DEPT - 205 SOUTH MAIN STREET ATHENS, PA 18810) TWICE. FIRST TIME THEY DID A CPU UPDATE - SAID THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE UNTIL THAT WAS C…
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VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER STEERING. LOW SPEEDS IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOCKED UP. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP (WILLIAMS FORD LINCOLN SERVICE DEPT - 205 SOUTH MAIN STREET ATHENS, PA 18810) TWICE. FIRST TIME THEY DID A CPU UPDATE - SAID THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE UNTIL THAT WAS COMPLETE - WERE 99% SURE IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. MADE IT WORSE - BACK IN THE SHOP NOW WAITING TO HEAR HOW TO PROCEED.
MY TAURUS STALLED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE TURNED OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY SERVICE CENTER. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL PUMP AND HANGER WITH SENDER. IT TURNS OUT THAT FORD HAD A RECALL FOR 77,502 2013-2015 FORD TAURUS'S FOR THE…
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MY TAURUS STALLED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE TURNED OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY SERVICE CENTER. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL PUMP AND HANGER WITH SENDER. IT TURNS OUT THAT FORD HAD A RECALL FOR 77,502 2013-2015 FORD TAURUS'S FOR THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRIC MODULE. THIS PART WAS OVERHEATING CAUSING LACK OF POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, VICTOR HYER, AT COCONUT POINT FORD, ESTERO, FL AND HE IN A VERY UNPROFESSIONAL WAY TOLD ME THAT IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM, I NEEDED TO TALK TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I HAD TALKED TO THEM ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS STARTING 7/11/18 FOR MY POWER STEERING FAILURE, THAT FORD HAD RECALLED OVER 400,000 CARS INCLUDING 2013 FORD TAURUS'S (SAFER CAR COMPLAINT NUMBER 1112315) THEY WOULD NOT LET ME TALK TO ANYONE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF SUPERVISOR.
ON (4) OCCASIONS IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS, A WRENCH LIGHT HAS COME ON AND MY TAURUS ENTERED LIMP MODE, CAUSING A RAPID DECELERATION WITH THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED WITH OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ALL BUT ONE OF THESE INSTANCES, I WAS IN A CENTER TRAVEL LANE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC REGULARLY EX…
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ON (4) OCCASIONS IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS, A WRENCH LIGHT HAS COME ON AND MY TAURUS ENTERED LIMP MODE, CAUSING A RAPID DECELERATION WITH THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED WITH OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ALL BUT ONE OF THESE INSTANCES, I WAS IN A CENTER TRAVEL LANE ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC REGULARLY EXCEEDS 65MPH. THE FACT THAT THIS "LIMP" MODE CAN INITIATE AND REDUCE YOUR SPEED AS DRASTICALLY AS IT DOES IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY CONCERN.
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE POWER STEERING FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED. I THEN TOOK THE TAURUS TO COCONUT POINT FORD. THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED A NEW STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND MY TAURUS WAS NOT ON THE #15S18 RECALL LIST. I HA…
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I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE POWER STEERING FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED. I THEN TOOK THE TAURUS TO COCONUT POINT FORD. THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED A NEW STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND MY TAURUS WAS NOT ON THE #15S18 RECALL LIST. I HAVE ENCLOSED MY INVOICE FOR $2,093.45. I TALKED TWICE TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I MENTIONED THE 445,000 CARS (INCLUDING THE 2013 TAURUS) THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. "NOTHING THEY CAN DO!" NOT A GREAT ANSWER... LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, THERE ARE A LOT OF FORD TAURUS CUSTOMERS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR CARS BEING RECALLED. I AM VERY THANKFUL THAT MY WIFE WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (TOWN EAST FORD, 18411 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, MESQUITE, TX 75150, (972) 584-9140) WHERE THE FUEL PUMP MODULAR AND RELAY WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP ON THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (TOWN EAST FORD, 18411 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, MESQUITE, TX 75150, (972) 584-9140) WHERE THE FUEL PUMP MODULAR AND RELAY WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Official recalls
920V072000 · Suspension:rear
Feb 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
16V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Aug 25, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
15V812000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Dec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
15V340000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Jun 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
15V040000 · Structure:body:door
Jan 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Jul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
14V285000 · Exterior Lighting
May 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
13V270000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Jun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
13V227000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
May 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.