10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,119 miles

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problem #94

Apr 222024

Taurus

  • miles
Everytime I get gas the car has a hard time starting and most times after it starts it shuts down due to low idling after startup

- Graham, WA, USA

problem #93

Jan 312024

Taurus

  • miles
There is a defeat in my Ford catalytic converter. I would like I sent the part to the NHTSA.DOT.GOV for research. I am attaching pictures of the defective product.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #92

Jan 122024

Taurus

  • miles
For the last 3 days there has been a gas smell in the garage. We have driven it 2 times. 3 days ago at 17 below and yesterday at 30 below. Cannot find any leaks. Gas tank is a little over 1/2 full.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #91

Sep 292023

Taurus

  • 103,250 miles
I-??m not having any success with my local Ford Dealership or with Ford Customer Service getting my car covered under the Customer Satisfaction Program. I have fuel system issues, I need to replace both cats and 2 bad sensors, halfshaft, fuel system, and braking issues. The dealership said to contact Ford and Ford says it-??s the dealership-??s problem. If they don-??t fix it, I-??m done with Ford. If they can-??t stand behind their products and their dealerships won-??t help the customers, then my loyalty is done. I-??ve already had to replace a poorly designed PTU at my expense and now this, buyer beware on Interceptors. Let-??s hope I don-??t have any other issues. No one seems to be willing to help and I-??m beyond frustrated with this experience.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #90

Dec 172023

Taurus

  • miles
Please allow submission of additional information regarding issues with my 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. As stated on the previous complaint filed on 1/9/2024, I got my car service at AutoNation Ford Service Center on 12/16/2023, and I brought it back to the service center on Saturday, 12/23/2023 because of the car-??s poor performance and engine had laminated on 12/17/2023. Issues such as: exhaust system, fuel system, the driver exterior door handle is loose, and seat belt gets jammed.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #89

Sep 192023

Taurus

  • miles
I have a check engine light on my dash. I have several codes. I have problems with the car like the fuel pump, catalytic converter not functioning efficiently, steering, etc. I know Ford has problems with its cars.

- Coral Gables, FL, USA

problem #88

Aug 012023

Taurus

  • miles
Check Fuel Fil Inlet service warning. Capless gas and no issues but only getting 13 mpg

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #87

Dec 192022

Taurus

  • miles
The car stalled out on the highway requiring to pull off the road, shut off, and then restart multiple times. The check engine light indicated fuel system pressure is low. There are known complaints of the fuel delivery system failing intermittently in the 2013 Taurus.

- Almo, KY, USA

problem #86

Jul 312022

Taurus

  • miles
On 7/31/2022, and also about a month ago, my 2013 Ford Taurus Limited stalled out while driving and the wrench light came on. The car limped along until I could pull it over, but this could have been serious as I was on the highway doing 65mph just 2 minutes prior to it. It stalled coming up the upramp here in Phoenix. I got it into the parking lot, and gave it gas and nothing at all, the engine just sputtered as the wrench light was on. I turned it off for 2 minutes, and restarted and able to get home 4 minutes away. This is the 2nd time this has now happened, and this is a huge safety concern. Ford Taurus had recalls on the Powertrain Control Module for other years of the Taurus, but I do not want to pay for this fix as this is a Ford safety issue for my model year 2013. I could have caused an accident on the highway if this stalled like this. Who do I contact to get this looked at. I can almost guarantee it is the powertrain control module as I see it online recalled and exact same issues. This car onl has 70k miles on it and in great condition, serviced all the time. Please let me know whom I may contact to resolve this safety issue? Should I call my local Ford dealership, but I think they charge $200 for scan of the car. Thank yo for your time. Brian Maltese 480-577-1456

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #85

Jul 012022

Taurus

  • miles
The car is stopping when at idle and at times will loose full power when driving down the road. We have replaced the mass air flow sensor, cleaned the mass flow uptake, and replaced the fuel pump driver module. We bought this vehicle from Turnpike Ford in Huntington. The 3rd party warranty showing on my loan agreement was bumper to bumper 7 years or 72,000 miles however the warranty paper stated 3 years or 36,000 miles. We have tried working with Todd Judy but they refuse to honor the warranty so my car has not been able to be repaired. They advised me I needed a new motor and transmission. We need this issue resolved it-??s a high risk for us when driving the vehicle and these repairs should not be coming out of our pocket.

- Saint Albans, WV, USA

problem #84

Jun 222022

Taurus

  • miles
Rear toe links loose makes my car feel like I don-??t have control when steering. Took the car in for repair they had to be replaced.

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #83

Apr 252021

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 138,000 miles
Vehicle was in motion on roadway when unexpectedly combusted from the rear passenger area where the fuel tank and pump is located, the entire car was burned and caused a total loss.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #82

Mar 292021

Taurus

  • 8,630 miles
Engine stalling running at 10 miles a hour. Is there a recall number 20504?

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #81

Oct 092020

Taurus

  • 125,900 miles
I had problems with my fuel injection for almost 2 years looked it up and even took it to 3 dealerships and a full services place all saying the same thing. So I looked it up and there was a recall for it and seatbelts and airbags but my VIN# wasn't on the list. Everyone I know who got a car like mines had the recall and was fixed. I am now paying out of pocket for the airbags and my radio and back cam now is acting crazy show upside down and the radio keep going out. I need some help can't afford all these issues with my car when they are on your recall list.please if you can re-evaluate my number the back cam acts up when backing up everything is upside down. The fuel injection have problems when starting and while driving it will slow down then caught up and speed up. The airbags recently came out getting it fix by a body shop and paying out of pocket to keep my insurance from totaling it out. The seat belts keep locking up at times. Love my car please help if possible

- Prairie, MS, USA

problem #80

Oct 212020

Taurus

  • 130,000 miles
My engine light is came on. At first it was reading that my fuel pump was going bad. I've recently replaced my fuel pump and now my engine light is back on and its reading two different codes. One is a leak with my gas cap. The other one is eletrical. My car has cut off me as if I've ran out of gas and I wasn't really out of gas. When I have someone come and bring me gas in a gas can, while pouring the gas in its leaking right out as if my thing isnt connected or I had a line thats cut. My gas meter isnt working properlu either and when I put my car in reverse all of my lights turn on and when I put it in drive they cut off. My stereo freezes and cuts on and off.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #79

Jan 092020

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 25 miles
Car would shift off when stopped at light or while driving. After filling had tank car will not immediately start. Takes about 2 to 3 tries to turn over. Replaced form pump then months later replaced 2nd component in the fuel system.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #78

Sep 092020

Taurus

  • 111,000 miles
The car will stall while driving or in park. We have put 2 new fuel pump modules in it and now it is doing again, needing a third replacement. It has 111,000 miles on it and the last one was put on just 6 months ago. There is a recall for 2013 Taurus for the fuel pump but it doesn't show my VIN as being covered by the recall. This is dangerous. It just shuts off the engine while you are driving. I have seen other complaints that are exactly the same issue. It happens while driving and parked at any rate of speed.

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #77

Aug 182020

Taurus

  • miles
The fuel pump on the car.

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #76

Jun 252020

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 100,233 miles
Vehicle brought in for non start issue. Fuel driver module replaced on 06/25/20. Now my sync is inoperable after fuel pump repair.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #75

Dec 302019

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 61,800 miles
I fill up gas tank, try to start car and car does not start, and I have to try 2-3 times to start engine. Then check engine light will stay on until gas goes down.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

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