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2013 Ford Taurus

Based on reports from 746 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
746
Crashes
27
Fires
10
Recalls
9
TSBs
94
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 746 complaints, 27 crashes, 10 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

windshield cracked

12 complaints • Severity 4.7/10

$X,XXX
2

power steering assist failed

8 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

water pump failure

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

282 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 83K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

51
0–30K
84
30–60K
176
60–90K
118
90–120K
64
120–150K
45
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (176 reports) • Median: 83K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (282 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering282 (38%)
Fuel System105 (14%)
Engine74 (10%)
Electrical56 (8%)
Drivetrain43 (6%)
Other34 (5%)
Suspension25 (3%)
Stability Control18 (2%)

2013 Ford Taurus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford Taurus, with 282 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 83,156 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 83K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford Taurus, with 105 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford Taurus, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford Taurus, with 56 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
12
16
13
20
14
30
15
58
16
83
17
95
18
108
19
85
20
58
21
40
22
38
23
66
24
42
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Ford Taurus. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

13V227000Jul 2013

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

13V270000Aug 2013

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

14V285000Jul 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

14V393000Aug 2014

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

15V040000Mar 2015

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Taurus is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2013 Ford Taurus vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

746

Class avg

229

3.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 746 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Ford Taurus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Ford Taurus is related to the steering, with 282 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 2013 Ford Taurus has 746 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Ford Taurus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Ford Taurus has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Taurus problems start?
Based on 538 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 83,156 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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