2014 Ford TAURUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
229 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
73,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 163 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 64 of 229 complaints (27.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 62 | 27.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 57 | 24.9% |
| Engine operation | 29 | 12.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 18 | 7.9% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 6.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 4.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 64 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
Steering: 64; Fuel/Propulsion System: 55; Electrical System: 27; Unknown Or Other: 20; Engine: 16; Exterior Lighting: 12; Power Train: 11; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 28 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 37 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 39 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 34 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 28; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 37; 75,000 to 99,999: 39; 100,000 to 149,999: 34; 150,000 and above: 6
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 66 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2014: 10; 2015: 12; 2016: 11; 2017: 24; 2018: 29; 2019: 34; 2020: 33; 2021: 18; 2022: 14; 2023: 18; 2024: 8; 2025: 13; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 62 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 57 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 29 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 10579198 · 2014-04-11 (April 11, 2014)
4-6-14 UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE POSITION, THERE WAS NO AVAILABLE STEERING. AN ALERT MESSAGE "SERVICE ADVANCED TRACK" APPEARED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RE-START HAD NO EFFECT VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR 4-9-14 DEALER ADVISED PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS A "LOOSE CONNECTION"......PROBLEM SOLVED 4-10-14 AS I WAS DRIVING OUT OF DEALER'S LOT THE STEERING PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED.....I INFORMED DEALER AND LEFT VEHICLE 4-11-14 VEHICLE REMAINS WITH DEALER STONEHAM MOTOR COMPANY 185 MAIN ST STONEHAM MA 02180 …
Owner-reported narrative. 4,693 miles reported. Look up ODI 10579198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10653253 · 2014-11-07 (November 7, 2014)
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60MPH AND MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF. COULDN'T HARDLY PUSH THE BRAKE IN OR MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL. HAD TO QUICKLY PUT IN PARK TO START VEHICLE BACK UP. POPPED UP ON DASH. "VEHICLE NOT IN PARK". *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10653253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10760915 · 2015-09-02 (September 2, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE FUEL PUMP. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. MA 10/21/15 *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10760915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10908373 · 2016-09-21 (September 21, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LINE LEADING TO THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,999.
Owner-reported narrative. 87,999 miles reported. Look up ODI 10908373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10652596 · 2014-11-04 (November 4, 2014)
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY LIMITED DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THERE IS A VERY DEFINED LINE BETWEEN PROJECTED LIGHT AND SURROUNDING DARKNESS. WHEN TRAVELING UP OR DOWN EVEN THE SLIGHTEST SLOPE, THE LIGHTS POINT DOWN INTO THE ROAD DIRECTLY AHEAD, GIVING NO VIEW OR REACTION TIME OF POSSIBLE OBSTACLES, PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR STALLED/PARKED CARS. THERE IS NO PERIPHERAL LIGHTING TOWARDS THE FRONT QUARTER SO WHEN A TURN ONTO AN INTERSECTING ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAY IS NECESSARY, IT IS COMPLETELY DARK AND ANY OBJECTS, PEOPLE OR ANIMALS CANNOT BE SEEN. THIS IS THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 75 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660635 · 2014-12-22 (December 22, 2014)
2014 FORD TAURUS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND MESSAGES APPEARING ON CONSOLE REFERRING TO UPDATES NEEDED. *TA THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THE KEY FOB OR KEYLESS ENTRY. IT SEEMED AS IF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE UPDATES WERE PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE MESSAGE CONTINUED TO APPEAR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10660635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10919828 · 2016-10-28 (October 28, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10919828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660578 · 2014-11-24 (November 24, 2014)
WHEN WE COME TO A STOP (NOT MOVING AT ALL) AND EASE UP ON THE BRAKE THE CAR MOVES FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES CAUSING ACCIDENTS. ONE TIME THE CAR MOVED INTO THE HOUSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAR, GARAGE DOOR AND KNOCKING BRICKS OFF THE FRONT ON THE HOUSE. TWO OTHER TIMES, AT STOP SIGNS, THE CAR MOVED FORWARD AND BUMPED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN CAUSING MORE DAMAGE. HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER CARS? THIS HAPPENS TO BOTH MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF. WE ARE NOT DRIVING THIS CAR ANY DI…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,614 miles reported. Look up ODI 10660578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11228491 · 2019-06-30 (June 30, 2019)
THIS IS ABOUT MY TRANSMISSION. IT IS DOING THE SAME GRINDING SOUNDS AS THE RECALLED FORD F150'S HOWEVER IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS THE 2014 FORD TAURUS.
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 11228491 at NHTSA ↗