Check a VIN

Ford Taurus X problems by year

Owners have filed 164 complaints about the Ford Taurus X since 2008, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2008 model year has 153 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
164
Recalls
1
Worst year
2008
Model years
2008-2009

Ford Taurus X years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Taurus X stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Taurus X years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford Taurus X complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Taurus X problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    45
  • Steering
    44
  • Acceleration
    26
  • Body
    18
  • Brakes
    15
  • Engine
    13
  • Suspension
    10
  • Electrical
    10
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Tires
    6
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Visibility
    4

Most reported problems on the Ford Taurus X

Loss of power 16Jerking 15Power steering loss 13

Ford Taurus X problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20098511Transmission62,00013
200875153Steering60,66014

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Ford Taurus X

Questions about the Ford Taurus X

What years of the Ford Taurus X should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Taurus X has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Taurus X?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Taurus X?

Transmission, with 45 complaints across all years, followed by steering (44) and acceleration (26).

How many recalls does the Ford Taurus X have?

1 recall between 2008 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 1.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Ford Taurus X?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN