The Lemon Index2007 Ford Taurus.
The 2007 Ford Taurus is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 33 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 36, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Ford Taurus year is 2004.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 149 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Taurus year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 41K to 106K miles on the car (129 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- speed control complaints mostly came at 85K–117K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 34K–107K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 26K–80K miles
Recalls 1
- brakes 2016
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 8 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation
- Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign
- If there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedTire valve cracking2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★☆☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Ac compressor fails, blows ecm fuse, car shuts off while driving. This is chronic to the 2007 Ford Taurus - we own rental fleet - has happened on at least 3 other vehicles - same year, make and Model.
2007 Ford Taurus owner · NHTSA complaint 10231315
More owner reports
Pulling out from parking lot when exhaust went loud. Found out exhaust by manifold pipe detached allowing exhaust pipe to hang down in front causing the pipe scrape along road.
NHTSA complaint 10220695
2007 Ford Taurus sel exhaust system came loose from where its fastened to the manifold of the engine.
NHTSA complaint 10273391
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Ford Taurus reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 36; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Taurus year by this measure since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2007 Ford Taurus problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (42%), electrical (27%) and visibility (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Taurus have?
1 safety recall (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford Taurus get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Taurus problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 41,000 and 106,000 miles. The middle report was at 83,000 miles, from 129 complaints.
Does the 2007 Ford Taurus have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Ford Taurus have?
3.0L 6-cyl.
What Ford Taurus year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works