2006 Ford TAURUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
318 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
86,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 272 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 171 of 318 complaints (53.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 132 | 41.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 34 | 10.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 4.7% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 3.1% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 171 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 171; Electrical System: 24; Engine: 24; Power Train: 20; Air Bags: 18; Service Brakes: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling: 14; Fuel/Propulsion System: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 66 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 70 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 86 |
| 150,000 and above | 20 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 66; 75,000 to 99,999: 70; 100,000 to 149,999: 86; 150,000 and above: 20
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (86). 46 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 2; 2006: 8; 2007: 9; 2008: 14; 2009: 14; 2010: 23; 2011: 25; 2012: 81; 2013: 30; 2014: 42; 2015: 19; 2016: 17; 2017: 12; 2018: 7; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 6; 2023: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 132 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 34 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10171703 · 2006-10-24 (October 24, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET ROADS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES LOCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADJUSTED THE BRAKES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177677 · 2007-01-03 (January 3, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD HE HEARD A RELEASE OF AIR COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH.*AK UPDATED 1/29/2007 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177677 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219994 · 2008-03-04 (March 4, 2008)
INCIDENT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I CAN REPRODUCE THIS AT ANYTIME. WHEN I AM USING THE ACCELERATOR. I EASE OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR OR RELEASE IT COMPLETELY AND THE THE CAR GOES FASTER. THE ACCELERATOR WITH PUSH IT SELF IN. IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN I HAVE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. (I HAVE TO SPEED UP TO SLOW DOWN). ANOTHER WORK AROUND IS SHIFTING THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL THEN BRAKING. (WHEN USING THIS METHOD OF SHIFTING THE CAR TO NEUTRAL I NOTICE MY RPM LEVEL JUMP FROM 1-2 RPM TO 3-5 RPMS). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TWO WORK AROU…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,699 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229644 · 2008-06-02 (June 2, 2008)
WHILE DRIVING TO FAA CLASS IN THE MORNING ABOUT 7:30. MY CAR(2006 YEARS FORD TAURUS, 86,000MILES) STOPPED ON THE ROAD(104TH WESTBOUD 100YARDS FROM S.PENN AVENUE). AND POLICEMAN PUSHED MY CAR WITH HIS CAR OFF THE ROAD . I CALLED GEICO WHO THEN TOWED IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THE COST WAS $3,400 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. BUT I HAD IT TOWED TO A DIFFERENT SHOP. THEY ARE FIXING MY CAR AND REQUESTED 1800$(1YEAR WARRANTY) AND THEY SAID THIS A VERY STRANGE CASE. I'M SPENDING MONEY FOR 6MONTH FAA TRAINING FEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10229644 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197820 · 2007-07-30 (July 30, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE FAILED AND DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED THE POWER WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP WORKING. THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206291 · 2007-10-19 (October 19, 2007)
CAR SUDDENLY WILL NOT START. RELATIVELY NEW BATTERY, HAS NOT BEEN USED TO JUMP OTHER VEHICLES. WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON, THE LIGHTS AND RADIO COME ON FULL POWER, BUT THE NEEDLES IN THE GAUGE CLUSTER VIBRATE AND BUZZ AND A CLICKING SOUND CAN BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. LEFT ON SOMEONE ELSE BATTERY FOR 20 MINUTES, NOTHING HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR, SO CABLES WERE PULLED OFF OTHER VEHICLE AND CLACKED TOGETHER AT SAME TIME TAURUS WAS STARTED. THE SPARK LED TO IGNITION FOR SOME REASON.
Owner-reported narrative. 67,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10170219 · 2006-10-08 (October 8, 2006)
AFTER COMPLAINT TO DEALER PRIOR TO THEIR INSPECTION, AND AFTER, TIE ROD BOLT AND ROD BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. NO FORMAL DATE OF SERVICE WAS MADE EXCEPT INSPECTION THE DAY OF PURCHASE. THREE TIMES DRIVEN AND THIS THEN HAPPENED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 14,323 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217183 · 2008-01-31 (January 31, 2008)
2006 FORD TAURUS WITH DEFECTED POWER STEERING PUMP. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER DECIDED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY AND FIX THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10217183 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218038 · 2008-02-14 (February 14, 2008)
THIS IS A GOVERNMENT OWNED FLEET VEHICLE (THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT). THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED FIVE (5) TIMES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD OF POMPANO BEACH DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10218038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10299004 · 2010-01-11 (January 11, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD TAURUS. HE STATED THAT IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE THEFT LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10299004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10141253 · 2005-10-31 (October 31, 2005)
THIS IS A MUSTANG. THERE WAS NO CHOICE FOR MUSTANG ON YOUR VEHICLES SO I HAD TO PICK TAURUS. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL TANK. I WILL NOT ACCEPT GAS. IT MAY ONLY TAKE 1/2 A TANK AND STOP AND I AM UNABLE TO FILL IT ANY FURTHER. SOMETIMES IT WON'T TAKE ANY IF I HAVE MORE THAN 1/4 WHEN I TRY TO PUT GAS IN. SOMETIMES IT WILL FILL UP. THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2006 MUSTANG AND JUST PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2005. THERE WAS A FORD TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB-05-15-12 ON THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM ON THE 2005 MUSTANG BUILT AFTER 4/26/05 BUT APPARE…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10141253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398163 · 2011-04-28 (April 28, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASHED AND ALL POWER IN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AND OTHER TIMES IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED; THE DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OR TO PROVIDE A REMEDY; THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398163 at NHTSA ↗