2007 Ford Taurus: common problems and reliability

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. Owners most often flag transmission shifting problems: includes rough shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear, failure to shift into higher gears (stuck in 3rd), and feeling of being in neutral. affects 6f50/6f55 transmissions. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

149
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
8
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Ford Taurus vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the Taurus?

Across the 8 Taurus model years we track, complaint volume runs from 11 (2019) to 1,232 (2000). With 149 complaints, the 2007 Taurus sits belowthe model's median of 584.

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

vehicle speed control
55
electrical system
29
engine and engine cooling
22
power train
16
service brakes
8

Recalls affecting the 2007 Taurus

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads

Campaign 16E026000

Bosch 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, Durala

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model variant, ranging from extreme frustration to high satisfaction. The sixth-generation (2010-2019) models, particularly non-SHO trims, attract significant criticism for major, costly…

  • Internal water pump failure (3.5L & 3.7L engines): Coolant leaks into the engine oil, leading to catastrophic engine damage if not addressed. A very expensive repair requiring engine removal. Frequency: very frequent (for 2010-2019 models).
  • Transmission shifting problems: Includes rough shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear, failure to shift into higher gears (stuck in 3rd), and feeling of being in neutral. Affects 6F50/6F55 transmissions. Frequency: very frequent.

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 $8,910–$14,348 across 2003 to 2019 model years.

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