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2019 Ford TaurusProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 22 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
22
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
55
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 22 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

crank but no start problems

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Back Over PreventionHIGH

8 owners reported back over prevention issues — failures commonly reported around 93K miles.

!Inspect the Lane Departure: Blind Spot DetectionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
3
30–60K
2
60–90K
4
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (4 reports) • Median: 93K 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: Back Over Prevention (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Back Over Prevention8 (36%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection2 (9%)
Other2 (9%)
Engine2 (9%)
Airbags1 (5%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking1 (5%)
Electrical1 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe1 (5%)

2019 Ford Taurus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Taurus, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 93K-mile mark.

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection Issues

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Taurus, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: blind spot detection-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Taurus, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Taurus, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

2
21
1
24
8
25
11
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ford Taurus. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

25V611000Feb 2026

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

25V695000Jan 2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 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.

2019 Ford Taurus vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

22

Class avg

30

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2019.

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. 22 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 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.

Other Ford Taurus Model Years

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2019 Ford Taurus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Ford Taurus is related to the back over prevention, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 2019 Ford Taurus has 22 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2019 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA rates the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Ford Taurus has 2 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 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 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.
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