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2014 Ford Taurus Reliability ReportCommon Problems, Repair Costs & Expert Verdict

72/ 100
MODERATE RISK

Grade: C-

A comfortable cruiser with significant mechanical Achilles' heels that demand diligent pre-purchase inspection and maintenance.

Full system breakdown + what I would do

Should You Buy the 2014 Ford Taurus?

The 2014 Ford Taurus presents a roomy, comfortable ride, but it's crucial to understand its specific weak points, primarily the transmission and certain engine variants. While it offers good value for its size, neglect of known issues can lead to expensive repairs, making it a vehicle for the informed buyer only.

Biggest Strengths

  • Spacious interior and trunk capacity
  • Solid, quiet highway cruising comfort
  • Robust body structure and crash safety ratings

Top Risk Areas

The systems that break first on the 2014 Ford Taurus. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.

1
Transmission (6F50/6F55)major
2
Engine (3.5L Duratec V6 Water Pump)critical
3
Electrical/Infotainment (MyFord Touch)moderate
Typical mileage, cost ranges, and the exact what-to-check list are in the full report.

NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

What breaks on the 2014 Ford Taurus?

Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.

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