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2014 Ford Taurus problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
38% of relevant owner complaints on the 2014 Ford Taurus are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.
Better than 57% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 17 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 35%).
Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have fuel system problems?
More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 83 of 218 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Taurus concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (38%), and the largest group is filed under fuel/propulsion system (55). For comparison, the 2013 scores 33% and the 2015 scores 34%. On a test drive, check for hard starts, stalling, hesitation, a fuel smell or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2014 compares with other Ford Taurus years
Of the 9 Ford Taurus years with enough complaints to score, the 2014 is the 3rd-worst on engine and transmission share (38%). The worst is the 2010 (42%), the best the 2017 (23%). By volume, the 2014 drew 235 complaints (83 drivetrain), against 590 for the 2013 and 277 for the 2015.
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The rest of the picture on the 2014 Ford Taurus
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2014 Ford Taurus said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- What the repair costs. Typical fuel system repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 83 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2014 Ford Taurus powertrain recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2014 Ford Taurus involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Fix: 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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
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…
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…
Fix: 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…
2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have fuel system problems?
More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 83 of 218 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Taurus concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (38%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the fuel system and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Ford Taurus?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2014 Ford Taurus is steering: 67 of 235 complaints (29%) name it, followed by fuel/propulsion system (55) and electrical system (30). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 38% of the relevant total.
Is the 2014 Ford Taurus reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 38% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (elevated signal). That is better than 57% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 9 Ford Taurus years we score, it ranks 3rd-worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Ford Taurus?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2014 Ford Taurus involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total: 20V692000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft), 16V621000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 14V393000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Ford Taurus years are better?
Among the Ford Taurus years we track, the 2012 (23%), the 2017 (23%) and the 2016 (27%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2014 (38%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/ford-taurus
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