2013 Ford Taurus: check engine light

Filed Apr 10, 2025 · Steering · 178,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was unofficially diagnosed with power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2024 · Fuel system · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V227000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired in 2014. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 14, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · 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. I went to pick up the car on Thursday 12/28/2023 in the morning, the Ford representative said the car is fine, and there is nothing wrong with the car. I say thank you and drive off. So, I am driving the car for about 5 minutes, it feels sluggish. Then the engine light comes on, I make a U turn and return the car to AutoNation Ford for service. As things stand now, my car is still AutoNation Ford service center, due to the defects which are causing poor performance while driving the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, issues such as: Rough Steering, Bad Ignition Switch, and braking issue. Per my previous statement, I drove the car for about on 12/28/2023, it felt extremely sluggish. The hard shifting in vehicle, and steering wheel was rough . The brakes have more issues than normal. The engine light came on.

Filed Jan 13, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

I have a check engine light on my dash. I have several codes. I have problems with the car like the fuel pump, catalytic converter not functioning efficiently, steering, etc. I know Ford has problems with its cars.

Filed Jan 12, 2024 · Engine · 77,880 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure immediately reoccurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 77,880.

Filed Jan 9, 2024 · Engine · FL

Please investigate this matter. I have reason to believe my car has a defeat, just like most 2013 police interceptor the were recalled due to code p0420. I went to AutoNation Ford Miami they said they have seen defects on my catalytic converter and I would like an investigation completed. I went to AutoNation Ford on Saturday, 12/16/2023 for the GSM IOLM System Service - 80,000 Miles Repair. The dealer believes it is a defeat, I would have to contact Ford. Therefore I am contacting the federal safety agency to investigate this matter. I get a service repair done on 12/16/2023 - 80,000 Miles Package Service. I brought the car to AutoNation Ford in good shape. I never had the engine light on, and the car drove great.Sunday,12/17/2023 in the morning, I wanted to go to the park, so I get in the car and unbelievably the car engine light turns on. The engine light is on for P0420 Code - Catalyst System Low Efficiency. I scheduled the appointment and drop off the car on Saturday, 12/23/2023. I spoke with the representative and told him my concerns which are the recalls and defeats on the car, And he said I would have to pay $200 for the diagnostic for the catalytic, however I told him “But I just paid to inspect the complete exhaust system and heat shields last Saturday [12/16/2023].” I went to pick up the car on Thursday 12/28/2023 in the morning, the Ford representative said the car is fine, and there is nothing wrong with the car. I say thank you and drive off. So, I am driving the car for about 5 minutes, the engine light comes on, I make a U turn and return the car to AutoNation Ford for service. The dealer say it is a defeat, I would have to contact Ford. Therefore I am contacting the federal safety agency to investigate this matter. Please see recall notice: Customer Satisfaction Program 19M01 Certain 2013-2018 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage REF: NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emission Recall 19E02 Certain 2013-2018 Model

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Fuel system · KY

The car stalled out on the highway requiring to pull off the road, shut off, and then restart multiple times. The check engine light indicated fuel system pressure is low. There are known complaints of the fuel delivery system failing intermittently in the 2013 Taurus.

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Transmission · DE

While traveling down the highway and without warning, we lost the ability to accelerate. We had to coast over to the shoulder of the road and there was no response when pressing the gas pedal. The vehicle then began to sputter and the check engine light came on. We restarted the vehicle and the check engine light was off, and the car responded when the gas was pressed. Later on I was turning through an intersection and again the engine stopped responding. I coasted very slowly through the intersection, turned on the hazard lights and sat slightly off the road. I restarted the car several times and this time the check engine light stayed on. I checked the code and it showed "Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) system, actuator stuck open". I looked on the internet and saw that many of the 2009-13 Ford Escape owners had experienced these symptoms as well. This seems more like just a Ford problem and should be fixed by the manufacturer. Our car is a 2013 V6 Ford Taurus SEL, that has 60,000 miles on it. This so-called Limp-Mode that Ford has in place is dangerous. The engine should not completely stop responding to the pedal!

Filed Jul 12, 2021 · Fuel system · 177,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · GA

My engine light is came on. At first it was reading that my fuel pump was going bad. I've recently replaced my fuel pump and now my engine light is back on and its reading two different codes. One is a leak with my gas cap. The other one is eletrical. My car has cut off me as if I've ran out of gas and I wasn't really out of gas. When I have someone come and bring me gas in a gas can, while pouring the gas in its leaking right out as if my thing isnt connected or I had a line thats cut. My gas meter isnt working properlu either and when I put my car in reverse all of my lights turn on and when I put it in drive they cut off. My stereo freezes and cuts on and off.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 174,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts with the check engine warning light flashing intermittently. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline) which she linked to her failure. The contact called kent parsons ford (1400 shepherdstown rd, martinsburg, wv 25404) where she was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information as the dealer. The manufacturer then referred the contact to the federal safety agency for further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Engine · 63,500 miles · CO

Check engine light came on recently and won't go off but nothing else is a problem. I was traveling to wyoming when this happened.