2014 Ford Taurus reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Ford Taurus — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 295
- 86 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 64 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2014 Ford Taurus
- STEERING 64
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 54
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- ENGINE 16
5 recalls on record for the 2014 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA 20V692000 · 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of moti
- NHTSA 20V072000 · 2020 · SUSPENSION:REAR A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V621000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 14V285000 · 2014 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 14V393000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, incre
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford Taurus units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?
NHTSA has 295 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Ford Taurus and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (64 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford Taurus units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (64), fuel/propulsion system (54), electrical system (27), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Ford Taurus?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.