2013 Ford Taurus body problems

12 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 68,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body
9

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Taurus body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: doorReported January 28, 2015 · 194,889 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Risk: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

Recall number 15V040000 · Recall details

What 2013 Ford Taurus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 14, 2026 · Body, Fuel system · SC

Evap control system fault unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum. Poor quality paint and interior.

Filed Jan 14, 2024 · Body, Fuel system · FL

Please allow submission of additional information regarding issues with my 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. As stated on the previous complaint filed on 1/9/2024, I got my car service at AutoNation Ford Service Center on 12/16/2023, and I brought it back to the service center on Saturday, 12/23/2023 because of the car’s poor performance and engine had laminated on 12/17/2023. Issues such as: exhaust system, fuel system, the driver exterior door handle is loose, and seat belt gets jammed.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Body · NY

Frequent full suspension jounce and rebound travel may increase the stress on the rear suspension toe links which may over time result in a toe link fracture. Ford has yet to provide the necessary part(s) to effectuate a recall repair by the dealership. Ford seems to be ignoring this the federal safety agency recall in a timely manner. Please contact ford and request immediate attention to this matter. Thank you.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Body · 68,000 miles · MO · 1 injury

I have a complaint about the trunk hydraulic mechanism. I was hurt when the trunk was open I sat on the bumper to put my golf shoes on. At that time the hydraulic air pump that holds the trunk open failed and fell direct on by back. Forgetting this happened it also closed on my head cutting it. I believe this is very dangerous and needs to be recall before a finger is chopped off. Please let me know who I can respond to. Stationary

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Body · 134,179 miles · MA

At least three (3) times when I have been loading my trunk, iv had the trunk lid come down on me unexpectedly. I was in the staples parking lot last night around 8:00 pm in burlington ma, I was loaded in my new printer which I had bought at staples, when suddenly without warning the trunk lid let go and came down on me and conked me on the head hard. Temporarily after the direct head hit, I felt dizzy for a minute, and I could taste blood temporarily for several hours afterward. I feel ok now. This also is not the first time this has happened on my 2013 ford taurus. I feel as if this is a safety hazard when loading and unloading the vehicle's trunk. The lid is held up by a strut system similar to that of the hood. The trunk lid hold open often quits after it is fully open and in the upright position. I feel that this is dangerous, there should be an investigation and a recall on ford taurus trunks. This has serious potential for a concussion, internal bleeding, serious injury etc.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 70,000 miles · CA

The headliner has detached from the vehicle despite only 5 years old. It blocks the rear window. Also, the upper center brake light is on the headliner and is now no operating properly because of its orientation. This is a major safety hazard. Ford has issued a tsb on this. Several attempts to get ford to repair under warranty or for safety reasons were unsuccesful. It is very disappointing. Research confirms that this was a poor design with limited life on plastic mounting brackets. Repair estimated to almost $1000!

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Body · NY

Ntsb: 2013 ford taurus sel: consumer stated the ignition inadvertently turned off. *ss the consumer stated when he leaned toward the center dashboard he inadvertently brushed against the engine start/stop button with his hand which caused it to be slightly depressed, and turned the vehicle off.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Body · 24,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v040000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and noticed that the door latch cracked. Also, the technician notified the contact that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Body · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v040000 (structure); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Body · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v040000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Questions about the 2013 Ford Taurus body

Does the 2013 Ford Taurus have body problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the body of the 2013 Ford Taurus, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Ford Taurus body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Taurus body?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V040000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Taurus have the most body problems?

The Ford Taurus model years with the most body complaints are 2003 (111 complaints), 1993 (70 complaints) and 1990 (69 complaints).