2014 Ford Taurus: check engine light

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Fuel system · VA

This car has left me stranded multiple times. Took to dealership to find out the fuel pump that had been replaced at 90,000 was dead. Catalytic converter replaced at 125,000. Replaced fuel pump control module, fuel pump and sending unit for the 2nd time in 2014 Ford Taurus SEL AWD with 132,000 miles. Now it is sending a check engine code P0461 which is most likely due to the recent replacement messing with PCM values. The 3.5 DOHC engines should be recalled as well for the fuel system issues along with the other models recalled.

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · Fuel system · KS

The engine light came on and was scanned for engine code P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2). Upon further research, it appears that a catalytic converter has started failing. I was able to clean the catalytic converter, but they are very expensive to replace. Ford issued an extended warranty for this part, but did not issue a recall, despite this being an issue on multiple vehicles. This warranty is 10 years on the Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus Platform), and 11 years on the Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer Platform). My car's mileage was at approximately 103,000 miles when the light came on. Both warranties extend to 120,000 miles, and my car was two months older than 10 years when this occurred. I contacted Ford through multiple avenues, even writing a letter to Ford Consumer Affairs, and they all declined to extend their warranties to the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan despite the fact that it is identical to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility when it comes to the engine, transmission, PTU, and all components related to those parts, including the catalytic converter. This is a known issue that should have been a recall in the first place, but Ford should at least have the same warranty issued to both cars as the part and failure of said part are identical. I would greatly appreciate it if you guys contacted Ford and told them to extend this warranty to 11 years to match the warranty for the Police Interceptor Utility. I have also attached my letter to Ford Consumer Affairs for reference. [XXX] [XXX] Thanks so much, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Driving down CR 230 in Wyoming, the situation started if I have to estimate, 7 miles west of Woods Landing, I heard a metal on metal grinding noise from the engine bay, and a loss of power on the throttle. I look at my RPM gauge and notice it is a zero. No check engine light, all electronics working as normal along with the brakes, and I slow the vehicle down to 30 MPH. Shortly after noticing, I get a "Check Brake System" flash on my instrument panel cluster, also the light which illuminates for my parking brake turns on, and I lose power brakes, the brake pedal turned extremely stiff. I immediately look for a pull off zone, but because I had lost brakes I did not want to risk keeping the vehicle moving. I get the vehicle stopped on the side of the road, and instantly put it in park along with the parking brake and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle would not start or crank, just a flash across all of the electronics, the lights go dark, then illuminate again as if normal. This is an extremely dangerous situation, the vehicle had not notified me that the motor had stopped turning; not a check engine light or ring at all, and shortly after that the power brakes stop working. This is very dangerous for motorists because of the lack of notification from the vehicle, and the incredibly weak breaking ability. If the vehicle had been moving at highway speeds, any sort of traffic, I could've ended up injured or dead, and even worse, killed another driver. The vehicle was towed to the nearest town where it would be inspected by a dealership; they reported to have found coolant in the oil and that the vehicle needed a new motor. No other details have been confirmed, and the problem has not been reproduced by the dealership. It is unknown if the dealership inspected the braking system.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Acceleration, Steering · 121,997 miles · TX · 1 injury

On 3/8/23 I was attempting to turn around on a residential street. I put my car in reverse and started turning steering wheel to the right when suddenly there was a loud pop and my steering wheel tighted up and I could barely turn it. IThen when I put in drive it stated rattling everywhere. I almost hit another car trying to turn in a drive cause couldn't turn. With in an hour the check engine power assist and traction control came lost blinkers and if I tried to gas it it would baulk I eventually got it home but every time I had to change gears drive to reverse it made a loud noise as if the bottom just fell out. My car has 5 recalls none have been fixed and Ford said my car had no recalls said mechanic but first lady agreed there was one. But they are refusing to fix it or even acknowledge that there is a recall. The mechanic was very short and rude with me. And then said to take it up with Ford Customer Service. I've only had my car for 6 months and now am out of car and in danger of loosing my two jobs. 64 of the 153 complaints all have to do with the exact problems I have with steering then the axel. This needs to be investigated cause had I lost power steering suddenly when making that turn someone could have been seriously injured if not killed. Thankfully I lost it while at a stoping point and was able to compensate for the lack of steering. However my back my shoulders and my hands have all been damaged due to trying to control my car. Who should I call to have recalls fixed since Ford is denying there's even a recall. I've emailed CarMax no response and emailed Ford CEO but mail came back

Filed May 5, 2022 · TX

While driving at 60 mps down the highway my car shut down completely and stop in the middle of the road. The check engine light came on and fuel low pressure. The car continued to shut down while driving.

Filed Jul 17, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · MN

Over the weekend I noticed my steering was making a cluck noise from both the front and rear making the car very uncomfortable to ride and it kinda moves more left or a little right when on highway. I also noticed my check engine light came on. I took the car to get looked and the diagnosis read I have bad fuel pump line or evap dont know smell fuse of gas, gas gauge goes up an down. I was to notify the federal safety agency and to Report this incident and whether to see if theirs any Recall to my Vehicle. Please and thank you.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · 12 miles · FL

Went to start car again after driving it for 10minutes. Would not start. Hit the start button and nothing. The engine light came on. I tried to jump the car, thinking battery. However, nothing had to get a ride home at 11pm in the rain and towed it into the shop in the morning. Still waiting on outcome. Fran k, ocala fl

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 111,960 miles · MA

Car will crank but not start. No issues until the no start. In a parking lot and was backing up and when put it in drive it died. It would crank and start for a few seconds and then die. And then it stopped cranking. Unplugged fuel pump control module and then plugged back in and started fine but with a check engine light

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 115,800 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and then stalled. When attempting to restart the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump delivery module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,800.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Fuel system · 46,000 miles · NC

My care only has 46+ thousand miles on it. In february of 2017, I came out to start my car as I have done every day since I got it as a used car at 22,000 miles . The car would not start. It just turned over, but would not start! I had it towed to a certified mechanic, and it was found to be a bad fuel module under the back seat. It was replaced and drove fine for about 6 months. It did it again in early july 2017. Took it back, module was bad again. Replaced again. Drove it for 1 day, tank full of 93 gas, it shuts off in the middle of the road, engine light comes on, and would not start (it turned over, but would not start like it was out of gas). I checked for a recall, and in august 25, 2016 the federal safety agency did a recall on campaign number: 16v621000. I called ford as directed to do, and was told my car did not have a recall on the fuel system. I argued that I have the campaign number, but the person vehemently refused to even look up the number. The car is back in the shop. I love my car, but I am frustrated that ford will not acknowledge the recall from august 2016. What do I do? I can upload all of my invoices form my mechanic when he provides the to me.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · NC

2014 ford taurus recall: my car wouldn't start after being parked, I replaced the battery, and it still would not start. No check engine lights or warnings came on. I was checking online and found that there is a recall out for my make model & year of car for a fuel pump control module malfunction but didn't include my VIN. I got it towed to a local auto shop and diagnosed and this was specifically the issue. I had to pay out of pocket because my VIN# hadn't been inclusive of this recall. I need to get my VIN added, my car had the same problem as the ones covered, so I can get reimbursed.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Electrical · 93,134 miles · VA

2014 ford taurus battery is dying. I do not drive this car a lot and it has 93,134 miles. Ive gotton 4 jumps and the car starts right up. I took the car to auto zone to test the battery and the alternator. Both number came back great. Why is my battery dying overnight. Nothing is on that I can see. My engine light is now on. I doubled check all power equipment to make sure it wasnt stuck in place. Nothing. My battery just dies.