2013 Ford Taurus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 591 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Taurus. The most-reported areas: Steering (296), Fuel/Propulsion System (98), Engine (71).
Key takeaways
- 591 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 296 | 50% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 98 | 17% |
| Engine | 71 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 59 | 10% |
| Power Train | 44 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 6% |
| Suspension | 26 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 3% |
| Structure | 12 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 11 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-12
Vehicle warranty consda domla Vehicle was left new Battery salf failure Washer pump soco failure ranso 2503 miles and it diplo isvrecancy
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-23
Malicious use of AI. Vehicle was shut down in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the road, right on the crest of a hill, just around a curve in the middle of the night, at approximately 12:00 AM. I had to wait for about 5.5 hrs for a tow truck.
Steering - filed 2026-08-20
The power steering system is continually giving Power Steering Assist Failure and Service Advance Trac. The code U3000 was identified by Ford technician. This code is found in a Ford recall 15S18, my VIN is not included in this recall. The power steering quits working while the car is driving. The problem was confirme...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.