The Lemon Index2015 Ford Taurus.
The 2015 Ford Taurus is worse than average by owner complaints: 50 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 116, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 6 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 279 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Taurus year. 2015 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 40K to 97K miles on the car (190 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- backup camera complaints mostly came at 55K–120K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 50K–89K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 42K–94K miles
Recalls 6
- back over prevention 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- 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.
Show all 6 recalls
- 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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2015
During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened.
- parking brake 2015
The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied.
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 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming
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- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored…
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.
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Ford Taurus reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 116; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Taurus year by this measure since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2015 Ford Taurus problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (30%), fuel or ev drive system (26%) and steering (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Taurus have?
6 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Taurus get?
20 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 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 2015 Ford Taurus problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 97,000 miles. The middle report was at 68,200 miles, from 190 complaints.
Does the 2015 Ford Taurus have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Ford Taurus have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Taurus year is better than the 2015?
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