For the past 3-4 months my vehicle has a problem on start up (hot and cold) pressing gas and acceleration on street, highway, merging into traffic, etc - car runs very rough, sputters, hesitates and stalls. Eventually, on january 7, 2020 my vehicle did not start at all. It cranked but still would not start. Had battery checked (which was strong and fine) and had recent full tune-up done within the past 30 days of this complaint. Had taken my vehicle to the dealer for this same problem at least three(3) times with no result except to pay money for things that did not need to be done.
2014 Ford Taurus: hesitation when accelerating
7 of the 230 complaints about the 2014 Ford Taurus describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
My vehicle will intermittently shut off while in the middle of driving, and sometimes will hesitate to even crank. All fingers point to the fuel control module, which I believe have been recalled and this year and model of my vehicle. This has happened on a few occasions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. While attempting to start the ignition, the vehicle hesitated and failed to start. The vehicle was towed to gerald jones ford lincoln (located at 3480 wrightsboro rd, augusta, ga 30909, (706) 309-6445) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 104,150.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to hesitate and sputter. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to les herr ford (5025 kemp rd, hamburg, ny) where it was confirmed that the fuel pump control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The fuel pump module had to be replaced I read in other ford taurauses that this was a recall. I do not see that as such on here. My car would not start while it was stationary. Every time I got gas it would hesitate before starting.
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.
About half the time, when windshield wipers are turned on, they will not shut off. I haven't experienced them turning on suddenly as I drive. They stay on when I turn them on. The headlights stay on as well. Even when turning lights off, the wipers remain. This causes them to be on while it's dry resulting in a dragging wipe and noise. It can also cause a minor smudge. I've had the car since june 2016 and this has always been an issue. To turn them on causes hesitation as they may not turn off any time soon. I've restarted the car a few times and my experience is to wait it out after a couple days. A brief look online shows various ford cars and trucks have this issue.
Service bulletins that may apply
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0645
- 6F35 transmission - fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal built on or before 10/14/2013 issue
- 2.0 gtdi/2.3L
Related recalls
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Recall number 20V692000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
- Risk
- If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Recall number 14V393000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Ford Taurus hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2014 Ford Taurus?
7 of 230 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Taurus (3%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Ford Taurus?
There are 2 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Ford Taurus
Fuel pump 57Stalling 28Power steering loss 26Won't start 24Backup camera 13Check engine light 12Loss of power 11Engine failure 9Headlights 9Overheating 8Grinding brakes 7Steering lock-up 7Fire or smoke 6
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