NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
53 reportsClear category filter76,300 miles · Jul 30, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN MY ENGINE DIED AND THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR STALLED VERY RAPIDLY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE AN ONCOMING TRAFFIC COULD COLLIDE WITH ME. AFTER RESTARTING MY CAR, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE.…
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I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN MY ENGINE DIED AND THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR STALLED VERY RAPIDLY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE AN ONCOMING TRAFFIC COULD COLLIDE WITH ME. AFTER RESTARTING MY CAR, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE. I CHECKED AND MY MODEL IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL 16V621000. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY FORD IS NOT RECALLING ALL TAURUS OF THIS YEAR RANGE AS THE PROBLEM DOES NOT SEEM ISOLATED TO JUST THE ECOBOOST ENGINES. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE WITH NON-ECOBOOST ENGINES. THIS IS NOT RIGHT TO GAMBLE WITH PEOPLE'S SAFETY. I WOULD REALLY HOPE THAT THE NHTSA TAKES THIS SERIOUSLY.
NHTSA ODI #11240706
54,000 miles · Jul 25, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. TWO PEOPLE PUSHED THE VEHICLE OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. TWO PEOPLE PUSHED THE VEHICLE OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO FORD OF PORT RICHEY (10715 US-19, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668, (727) 233-7148) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
NHTSA ODI #11234764
125,000 miles · Jul 9, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE POWER TRAIN FAULT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE POWER TRAIN FAULT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TOWED TO GIBBES FORD (LOCATED AT 2840 ST MATTHEWS RD, ORANGEBURG, SC 29118, (888) 337-9749) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
NHTSA ODI #11230377
32,578 miles · May 24, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE FAILED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LINCOLN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE FAILED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LINCOLN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,578. *BF CONSUMER STATED WHEN I WOULD STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN SOMETIMES IT WOULD JUST SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START IMMEDIATELY IT TOOK A FEW SECONDS OR MORE AND ON THE ONE DAY IT STARTING DOING IT MORE OFTEN SO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND WAS BAD PART.*JB
NHTSA ODI #11209668
77,000 miles · May 21, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. YOU MAY BE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC OR IN YOUR DRIVEWAY - IT SHUTS OFF WITH NO APPARENT REASON. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED 1 YEAR AGO AND HAS NO BEGUN THE SAME THING AGAIN. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR OUR SON. NOW WE DO NOT WANT HIM DRIV…
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THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. YOU MAY BE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC OR IN YOUR DRIVEWAY - IT SHUTS OFF WITH NO APPARENT REASON. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS REPLACED 1 YEAR AGO AND HAS NO BEGUN THE SAME THING AGAIN. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR OUR SON. NOW WE DO NOT WANT HIM DRIVING IT
NHTSA ODI #11208979
130,000 miles · Mar 19, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WORKED FINE IN THE EARLY MORNING TO DRIVE A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND BACK. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. DASHBOARD, RADIO, WINDOWS, STILL TURNED ON PROPERLY BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOL…
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MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WORKED FINE IN THE EARLY MORNING TO DRIVE A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND BACK. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR AGAIN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. DASHBOARD, RADIO, WINDOWS, STILL TURNED ON PROPERLY BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULE THAT FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO NOT TURN ON.
NHTSA ODI #11190127
85,000 miles · Mar 7, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE RELAY WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE RELAY WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA ODI #11184834
52,000 miles · Mar 5, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO DARCARS FORD LANHAM (9020 LANHAM SEVERN RD, LANHAM, MD 20706). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROX…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO DARCARS FORD LANHAM (9020 LANHAM SEVERN RD, LANHAM, MD 20706). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA ODI #11184387
92,000 miles · Mar 1, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED BECAUSE OF FAULTY FUEL PUMP RELAY MODULE. ONLY TURBOCHARGED TAURUS MODEL RECALLED.
NHTSA ODI #11183353
124,338 miles · Feb 5, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion System
"TAKATA RECALL" THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN MARCH 2018. I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER. I GOT THE VEHICLE EXACTLY 2 MONTHS AND IT WON'T ACCELERATE. IT WAS TOWLES TO A GARAGE AND I PAID $975.00 9FUEL PUMP AND ELECTRICAL. ON 2/4/2019, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11174470
Official recalls
6Oct 13, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s 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.
Nov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
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.
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.
Sep 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Jul 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗