2013 Ford Taurus: recalls and complaints

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• 20V07200010 Feb 2020Suspension / Rear
• 16V62100025 Aug 2016Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 15V8120002 Dec 2015Fuel System, Gasoline
• 15V3400002 Jun 2015Steering / Electric Power Assist System
• 15V04000028 Jan 2015Structure / Body / Door
• 14V3930002 Jul 2014Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
• 14V28500029 May 2014Exterior Lighting
• 13V27000026 Jun 2013Latches/Locks/Linkages
• 13V22700031 May 2013Fuel System, Gasoline

1. 20V072000Received 10 Feb 2020. 211,207 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 2020.

2. 16V621000Received 25 Aug 2016. 77,502 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2016.

3. 15V812000Received 2 Dec 2015. 868 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S04-S1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2015.

4. 15V340000Received 2 Jun 2015. 393,623 units.

   Steering / Electric Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2015.

5. 15V040000Received 28 Jan 2015. 194,889 units.

   Structure / Body / Door

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2015.

6. 14V393000Received 2 Jul 2014. 83,250 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2014.

7. 14V285000Received 29 May 2014. 183,425 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jul 2014.

8. 13V270000Received 26 Jun 2013. 12,569 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2013.

9. 13V227000Received 31 May 2013. 390,783 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2013 Ford Taurus
• All 2013 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash

6

Complaints that report a fire

5

Injuries in the complaints

11

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

15 May 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19770
2. 19810
3. 19830
4. 19840
5. 19850
6. 19868
7. 19878
8. 19885
9. 19895
10. 19906
11. 19914
12. 19925
13. 19936
14. 19944
15. 19955
16. 19966
17. 19973
18. 19982
19. 19995
20. 20008
21. 20019
22. 20023
23. 20033
24. 20041
25. 20050
26. 20062
27. 20070
28. 20081
29. 20090
30. 20103
31. 20114
32. 20125
33. 20139
34. 20145
35. 20156
36. 20164
37. 20174
38. 20184
39. 20192

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford Taurus?

1,548,116 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Taurus have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 69 recall campaigns for the Ford Taurus, model years 1977 to 2019. 9 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 Ford Taurus name most often?

Steering: 91 of 335 component mentions, or 271.6 per 1,000. For all 2013 vehicles the figure is 75.2 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Ford Taurus open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.