The Lemon Index2014 Ford Taurus.
The 2014 Ford Taurus is about average by owner complaints: 57 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 88, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 20 to 26 mpg combined. The best Ford Taurus year is 2004.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 229 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Taurus year. 2014 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 99K miles on the car (163 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- steering complaints mostly came at 55K–110K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 66K–108K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 65K–99K miles
Recalls 5
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
- suspension 2020
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Show all 5 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
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.
- lights 2014
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.
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 82 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The mute button mounted on steering wheel is inoperative and is observed on non-sync vehicles
- Some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming
- Steering related noises
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Was driving down the road at 60mph and my vehicle shut off. Couldn't hardly push the brake in or move my steering wheel. Had to quickly put in park to start vehicle back up. Popped up on dash. "vehicle not in park".
2014 Ford Taurus owner · NHTSA complaint 10653253
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 88; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Taurus year by this measure since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2014 Ford Taurus problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (18%), steering (16%) and electrical (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?
5 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford Taurus get?
20 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Ford Taurus safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Taurus problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 41,000 and 99,000 miles. The middle report was at 73,000 miles, from 163 complaints.
Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Taurus year is better than the 2014?
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