2015 Ford Taurus: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Ford Taurus has 253 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and steering. Owners most often flag 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).

Safety record for the 2015 model year

253
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
10
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Ford Taurus vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
53
steering
51
back over prevention
40
engine
31
electrical system
30

Recalls affecting the 2015 Taurus

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 16V621000

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 vehic…

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting

Campaign 15V605000

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 ha…

parking brake

Campaign 15V464000

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, a…

suspension:rear

Campaign 20V072000

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 …

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 mechanical failures, inclu

  • 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.
  • Persistent electrical and module failures — Includes audio control module failure (resulting in no sound), malfunctioning wiper switches, interior lights that won't turn off, and failing airbag sensors. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Cooling system failures — Radiator explosions, rotting hoses, and thermostat issues, particularly in older high-mileage examples. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine misfires and stalling — Intermittent power loss, flashing check engine lights, and engines shutting off while driving, often related to ignition components like the DIS module in older SHOs. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Taurus.

Typical used price

Used Taurus listings typically run $8,910–$14,348 across 2003 to 2019 model years.

Other Taurus model years

2019 Taurus2013 Taurus2009 Taurus2007 Taurus2003 Taurus2000 Taurus1997 Taurus
Full Ford Taurus owner reportCompare against another car