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2015 Ford TaurusProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 364 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
364
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Recalls
6
TSBs
75
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 364 complaints, 20 crashes, 1 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

poor headlight illumination

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

loss of steering assist while driving

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

no defrost

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

sunroof leaks water

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

brakes making high pitch squealing noise

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

65 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the Back Over PreventionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

52
0–30K
61
30–60K
59
60–90K
37
90–120K
30
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (61 reports) • Median: 65K 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: Fuel System (65 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System65 (18%)
Back Over Prevention54 (15%)
Steering50 (14%)
Other42 (12%)
Engine35 (10%)
Electrical30 (8%)
Drivetrain18 (5%)
Suspension11 (3%)

2015 Ford Taurus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Taurus, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Taurus, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Taurus, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Ford Taurus, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

4
14
6
15
26
16
22
17
23
18
59
19
40
20
31
21
29
22
14
23
9
24
34
25
67
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Ford Taurus. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

15V464000Sep 2015

PARKING BRAKE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

15V605000Oct 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

16V621000Dec 2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

20V072000Oct 2020

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

20V692000Feb 2021

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2015 Ford Taurus NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2015 Ford Taurus vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

364

Class avg

111

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. 364 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2015 Ford Taurus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Ford Taurus is related to the fuel system, with 65 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 2015 Ford Taurus has 364 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA rates the 2015 Ford Taurus 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2015 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 2015 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Ford Taurus has 6 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 246 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2015 Ford Taurus data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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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