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2007 Ford Taurus: common problems and reliability
One of the better Taurus years.
149 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Taurus?The 2007 Ford Taurus has 149 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Ford Taurus vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Taurus years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the Taurus?
Across the 24 Taurus model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2019) to 1,471 (2002). With 149 complaints, the 2007 Taurus sits below the model's median of 318.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Taurus
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Campaign 16E026000Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model variant, ranging from extreme frustration to high satisfaction.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Taurus. See the full Taurus owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Taurus listings typically run $9,114–$14,953 across 2010 to 2019 model years.
Other Taurus model years
Compare every Taurus year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.
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