What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?

Steering leads with 67 complaints, followed by the fuel/propulsion system with 55 and the electrical system with 30.

Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact lists 5 recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file. These are unverified reports from owners.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Taurus?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?

Owner complaints are one clue. There are 235 on file, with steering the largest group. The year comparison section on this page shows how this year stacks up against others.

2014 Ford Taurus Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Taurus^[1]. Steering is the biggest group, with 67 complaints^[2].

235owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[3]

20–26MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups that owners name most often for this model year.

Steering. 67 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the wheel suddenly turning stiff or locking up while driving, often with a warning message on the dash. Some say a restart cleared it, and others say a dealer found a loose connection.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 55 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a car that will not start or that stalls, and several trace it to a fuel pump part. Some also mention a safety notice that did not seem to cover their car.
Electrical System. 30 complaints^[7]. Owners describe lights and the instrument panel going dark, a battery that keeps going flat, and the whole car shutting down with messages on the screen.
Engine. 21 complaints^[8]. Owners describe stalling at random, sometimes right after starting, and dealers who could not pin down the cause. One owner describes the engine revving up on its own when slowing to a stop.
Unknown Or Other. 20 complaints^[9].
Fuel System, Gasoline. 15 complaints^[10].
Power Train. 14 complaints^[11].
Exterior Lighting. 13 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Taurus is necessarily included.

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft (20V692), November 2020. About 15,587 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of drive power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Suspension › Rear (20V072), February 2020. About 211,207 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (16V621), August 2016. About 77,502 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft (14V393), July 2014. About 83,250 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Exterior Lighting (14V285), May 2014. About 183,425 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	17 / 25 / 20	$3,350
Taurus FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	22 / 32 / 26	$2,600
Taurus FWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive^[19]	19 / 28 / 23	$2,900
Taurus AWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive^[20]	18 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[21]	18 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Taurus FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[22]	19 / 28 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	11.3%
4 DR FWD^[23]	5	5	5	4	11.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Ford Taurus with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[24]	285 to 365 hp
2014 Ford Taurus with 3.7L 6-cylinder^[25]	305 hp

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Taurus model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	1,214	7
1996	849	6
1997	800	3
1998	555	2
1999	895	5
2000	1,195	8
2001	1,037	9
2002	1,426	3
2003	1,223	3
2004	375	1
2005	774	0
2006	318	2
2007	149	0
2008	328	1
2009	75	1
2010	204	3
2011	187	4
2012	79	5
2013	591	9
2014	235	5
2015	280	6
2016	85	4
2017	44	4
2018	52	4
2019	18	2

NHTSA's counts for the Taurus show 235 complaints and 5 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 15 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2019 (18) and the most are for 2002 (1,426)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Taurus?

The 2014 Taurus has 235 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. Steering and fuel system trouble lead the list, with 67 and 55 complaints^[2]^[6]. Crashes are named in 13 of the reports and no deaths are reported^[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so read them as a guide to what to check. Look at the recall section on this page and ask a dealer about open work before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?: Steering leads with 67 complaints^[2], followed by the fuel/propulsion system with 55^[6] and the electrical system with 30^[7].
Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact lists 5 recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?: NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified reports from owners.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Taurus?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?: Owner complaints are one clue. There are 235 on file^[1], with steering the largest group^[2]. The year comparison section on this page shows how this year stacks up against others.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Taurus

1996 849 complaints, 6 recalls
1999 895 complaints, 5 recalls
2000 1,195 complaints, 8 recalls
2001 1,037 complaints, 9 recalls
2002 1,426 complaints, 3 recalls
2003 1,223 complaints, 3 recalls
2004 375 complaints, 1 recall
2006 318 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 591 complaints, 9 recalls
2014 this page
2015 280 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Ford Taurus

Other Ford models from 2014

2014 Ford Explorer 1,682 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Ford Fiesta 504 complaints, 7 recalls
2014 Ford Flex 249 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Ford Focus 2,659 complaints, 14 recalls
2014 Ford Fusion 1,432 complaints, 20 recalls
2014 Ford Mustang 359 complaints, 3 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2014: large cars

2014 Audi A8 18 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 BMW 5 Series 153 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Dodge Charger 346 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Hyundai Genesis 44 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 24 complaints, 5 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Taurus (13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
67 complaints name the steering component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,829). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Taurus model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Taurus FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
55 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 82,057). NHTSA vehicle records
30 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 84,750). NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 84,288). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,700). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 87,500). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,250). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V692, filed November 10, 2020: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V072, filed February 10, 2020: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V621, filed August 25, 2016: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V393, filed July 2, 2014: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V285, filed May 29, 2014: Exterior Lighting. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus FWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus AWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Taurus FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Ford Taurus with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 285 to 365 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Ford Taurus with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Ford Taurus: problems, recalls and fuel economy