2006 Ford TAURUS: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10136590 · 2005-09-15 (September 15, 2005)
SUBJECT: HEAD REST CONSTRUCTION IN NEW 2006 FORD FOCUS IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST IS ANGLED FORWARD ACUTELY SO THAT IT STRIKES ON A HORIZONTAL LINE ACROSS THE BACK OF THE HEAD. THE HEAD REST FORCES THE HEAD DOWNWARD INTO THE CHIN, AND MOST IRRITATINGLY CREATES A CONTINUING DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER WHO FEELS AS IF SOMEONE IS CONSTANTLY PLAYING WITH THEIR HAIR. WE WERE ADVISED THAT THERE IS "NOTHING" THAT THE DEALERSHIP CAN DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE GIVEN THE DEALERSHIP BY FORD MOTOR CO. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10136590 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 10147244 · 2006-01-09 (January 9, 2006)
I HAVE OWNED MY 2005 FORD TAURUS FOR 15 MONTHS. RECENTLY, DURING COLD WEATHER, THE CAR HAS LUNGED FORWARD ~6" WHEN STARTING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE MORNING. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES THUS FAR. THIS OCCURS WHILE IN PARK. THE WHEELS DO NOT MOVE, RATHER, THE CAR 'BUCKS' FORWARD. IF SOMEONE WERE WALKING IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THEY COULD BE INJURED. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NEAR ANOTHER OBJECT [OTHER CAR, GARAGE DOOR, ETC.]. I'VE HEARD THIS HAS HAPPENED TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10147244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154486 · 2006-04-04 (April 4, 2006)
I OWN A 2006 FORD TAURUS. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT LUNGES FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. THIS OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD (<40 DEGREES). THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR THE PROBLEM TO BE REPAIRED. I WAS TOLD THAT MOST TAURUS' HAVE THIS PROBLEM, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD/WOULD DO TO CORRECT IT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 12,674 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162979 · 2006-07-20 (July 20, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND PASSENGER AIR BAG EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING IMMOBILE BUT RUNNING. THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED DUE TO THE EXPLOSION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE DEALER.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,110 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166614 · 2006-08-26 (August 26, 2006)
I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE VERY INTENSE NEW CAR HEADLIGHTS THAT CAUSE TOO MUCH GLARE AND BLIND ONCOMING DRIVERS AS A RESULT. ARE THEY CALLED HID LIGHTS? WHATEVER THEY ARE I FIND THEM VERY OFFENSIVE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TO ONCOMING DRIVERS FACING THEIR BLASTING LIGHT. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO GET THESE OFF THE ROAD. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10166614 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 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 ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V520000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Reported: 2005-11-09 (November 9, 2005)
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V119000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2006-04-10 (April 10, 2006)
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT FOR ONE SPECIFIC FLEET CUSTOMER WERE MODIFIED FOR OPTIONAL HANDS-FREE CELLULAR PHONE OPERATING CAPABILITY. TO PROVIDE THIS FUNCTIONALITY, A SPECIAL OVERLAY WIRE HARNESS WAS INSTALLED THAT INADVERTENTLY DID NOT INCLUDE THE CIRCUITS FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION INDICATOR (PADI) LAMP FUNCTION. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.'
Consequence: THE PADI LAMP WILL FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IN THE CLUSTER WILL STAY ILLUMINATED.
Remedy: THE FLEET CUSTOMER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006.
NHTSA campaign record ↗