Should I Buy a Ford Taurus?

Complete buying guide for the Ford Taurus: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Ford Taurus model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• B-Pillar Door Trim Detachment — 3 reports
• Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture — 3 reports
• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 2 reports
• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 1 reports
• B-Pillar Door Trim Detachment — 1 reports
• Windshield Wiper System Malfunction — 1 reports
• Worn Rear Suspension Toe Links — 1 reports
• Inadequate Headlight Illumination — 1 reports
• Water Pump Failure — 1 reports
• Key Removal While Not In Park — 1 reports

All Model Years