2019 Ford Taurus: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Ford Taurus has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and lane departure. 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 2019 model year

11
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Ford Taurus vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

back over prevention
4
lane departure
2
engine and engine cooling
2
visibility/wiper
1
structure
1

Recalls affecting the 2019 Taurus

structure:exterior trim

Campaign 25V611000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 25V695000

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.…

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

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