NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 286 owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus. Most complaints involve back over prevention (67) and fuel/propulsion system (53). The EPA rates it 20–26 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Taurus model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 868 |
| 1997 | 816 |
| 1998 | 570 |
| 1999 | 918 |
| 2000 | 1,195 |
| 2001 | 1,036 |
| 2002 | 1,469 |
| 2003 | 1,223 |
| 2004 | 375 |
| 2005 | 774 |
| 2006 | 318 |
| 2007 | 149 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 204 |
| 2011 | 187 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 591 |
| 2014 | 236 |
| 2015 | 286 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 18 |
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a blank screen. The failure was persistent. In addition, the fuel gauge displayed incorrect fuel levels. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000.”
“The fuel gauge in my 2015 Taurus/Interceptor is showing inaccurate fuel levels; it will show there is less fuel in the tank than there actually is, causing me to think I am possibly going to run out of fuel. Example: I will fill the fuel tank when the gauge reads 3/4, which should be around 5 gallons of fuel used. The amount of fuel being put in the tank is significantly less than what the fuel gauge shows.”
“As I was backing out of my garage and begin to turn, my steering wheel became very stiff and my Dash displayed electronic power steering fault service required causing me to almost end up in my neighbor's yard and barely able to make it back into my garage It All Happened instantly with no prior problems or Warnings I will take it to a Ford dealership for further Diagnostics”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus FWD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,400 | 347 |
| Taurus FWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 395 |
| Taurus FWD FFV Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 395 |
| Taurus AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 426 |
| Taurus AWD FFV Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 426 |
| Taurus AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 | 450 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
6 safety recalls as of Nov 7, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 286 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are back over prevention (67), fuel/propulsion system (53), steering (51). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2015 Ford Taurus at 20–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Ford Taurus 5 out of 5 stars overall.