NHTSA has 280 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Taurus[1]. The biggest group names the back over prevention system, with 61 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. Here are the biggest groups.
- Back Over Prevention. 61 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a rear camera that shows a blank screen, an upside down picture, or a view pointed at the ground. Some also see a warning message on the dash.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 53 complaints[6]. Owners describe the car losing power while driving, stalling on the road, or not responding to the gas pedal. Some talk about a warning light and a throttle that seems to stick.
- Steering. 51 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe power assist that quits, a wheel that becomes very hard to turn, and dash warnings about a steering fault. One owner describes the wheel locking up on the highway.
- Unknown Or Other. 42 complaints[8]. These reports do not point to one clear part, so we say no more about them.
- Engine. 34 complaints[9]. Owners describe sudden loss of power, stalling, and a hot, steamy smell from under the hood. One owner describes a start button that fell back into the dash.
- Electrical System. 31 complaints[10]. We have no owner stories to retell for this group.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. 19 complaints[11]. We have no owner stories to retell for this group.
- Power Train. 18 complaints[12]. We have no owner stories to retell for this group.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Taurus is necessarily included.
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (25V695), October 2025. About 1,448,655 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.[13]
- 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.[14]
- 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.[15]
- 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.[16]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting (15V605), September 2015. About 203 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Parking Brake (15V464), July 2015. About 7,165 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
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 FWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive[19] | 19 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[20] | 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, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[21] | 19 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Taurus AWD FFV, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive[22] | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Taurus AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[23] | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2015 compares with other years
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 280 complaints and 6 recalls for 2015[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 14 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 2015 Taurus?
The 2015 Taurus has a clear record of owner complaints, with 280 on file[1]. They spread across many parts, so no single weak spot explains them all[2][6][7]. Some complaints mention a crash, and the file also shows injuries[1]. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold[1].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
- The largest complaint groups are back over prevention, fuel/propulsion and steering[2][6][7]. Owners describe rear camera trouble, lost power or stalling, and steering assist that quits.
- How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Taurus have?
- NHTSA has 280 owner complaints on file for this model year[1].
- Does the 2015 Ford Taurus have recalls?
- Yes, recalls are on file for this year[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- Is the 2015 Ford Taurus reliable?
- The record is mixed. Complaints cover back over prevention, fuel/propulsion, steering and engine groups[2][6][7][9]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Ford Taurus?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 280 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Taurus (12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 61 complaints name the back over prevention component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). 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
- 53 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 51 complaints name the steering component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 59,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 42 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 34 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,430). NHTSA vehicle records
- 31 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 94,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 19 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 9,400). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V695, filed October 13, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- 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 15V605, filed September 28, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V464, filed July 24, 2015: Parking Brake. NHTSA recall database
- 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, 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, 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
- 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
- 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, 2015 Ford Taurus with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 285 to 365 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Taurus with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov