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2018Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 9,924 in the U.S. in 2019 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 2 complaints in its first 3 years.
2 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2019 Chevrolet Impala 282019 Toyota Avalon 1532019 Nissan Maxima 29
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V695000 (back over prevention) and 25V611000 (body structure) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced? (15 owners named a steering repair bill; the middle one was $2,000.)
- Any overheating, coolant smell or leaks? Ask whether the water pump or radiator was replaced. (10 owners named a cooling repair bill; the middle one was $2,000.)
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 2 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
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.
Transmission problems in every Ford Taurus year →
Check engine light on? Codes owners of the Ford Taurus (2017–2021) name most: U0415 Invalid Data Received From Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module · U0423 Invalid Data Received From Instrument Panel Control Module. Look up any code →
What repairs cost
Repair bills owners named in their complaints to the government (NHTSA), 2010–2019 Ford Taurus, in U.S. dollars.
- Steeringone repair bill$1,400–$2,600middle $2,000 · 15 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11253273, 11023833, 11112315
- Coolingone repair bill$1,900–$2,800middle $2,000 · 10 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11051001, 11190364, 11252474
- Engineone repair bill$2,000–$6,800middle $4,500 · 9 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11593733, 11523160, 11754687
- Electricalone repair bill$385–$1,200middle $600 · 8 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10545297, 10995296, 11206165
Not enough reports yet for a number: Screen, radio & camera (3), Fuel system (2), Suspension (2), 4x4 & axles (1), Brakes (1), Exhaust & emissions (1). We show a range once 5 owners name a bill.
Each range is the middle half of the bills owners wrote down (one repair, parts and labor as they said it), not a yearly or total cost. Owners who complain often had expensive repairs, so typical bills can be lower. Prices depend on the shop, the miles and where you live.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 18.6M views · 2010–2019 Ford Taurus
Prices people quote
- Price when new$33,5008 videos▶ Hear it
Most-watched topics
- Cooling system1.2M views
How to change a water pump in Ford V6 3.5 & 3.7-liter engines 2012-19 Explorer, Taurus, Edge & moreC.L.S. ALL-IN-ONE · 1.2M views · 3 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical533K views
No Crank, new starter, how to troubleshoot, any car! (2011 Ford Taurus)ScannerDanner · 315K views · 5 videos - No-start: theft light, key & ignition168K views
2014 Ford Taurus cranks but does not turn on- FIXEDLeroy Franco · 113K views · 3 videos - Windows, doors & mirrors146K views
2010 Ford Taurus door panel removalJJsCarAudio101 · 53K views · 3 videos
Show 4 more
- Death wobble & steering128K views
Power Steering Rack Removal GUIDE 2010-2019 Ford TaurusLeekautorepair · 62K views · 3 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank102K views
2013 Taurus Fuel pump driver module testing and replacementMT406 Mechanics · 79K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service75K views
Ford Taurus - FORD SYNC RESET (Hard and Soft Reset) 2013 - 2019QuiteAlright · 75K views - Brakes & ABS62K views
2014 Ford Taurus rear brakes replacementJabo The Mechanic · 62K views
Before you buy, watch
Ford Taurus - TOP PROBLEMS & ISSUES 2013 - 2019 (common fixes, repairs, defects)QuiteAlright · 113K views
Top 5 Problems Ford Taurus Sedan 2010-2019 6th Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 62K views
How Reliable is Ford Taurus SHO | A complete Review and Buying Guide | 2015 Taurus SHOJioni Drive · 51K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2019 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 2
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Body structure · recall issued 2025
The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,050–$3,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Ford Taurus year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 18 Ford Taurus years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2019 Ford Taurus reliable?
We can't score it: only 9,924 were sold in the U.S. in 2019 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2019 Ford Taurus problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (50%) and airbags (50%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Taurus have?
2 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 2019 Ford Taurus get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 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.
Does the 2019 Ford Taurus have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
About $3,050 to $3,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Ford Taurus have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Taurus year is better than the 2019?
Nearby, the 2018 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner 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 years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works