2014 Ford Taurus

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the driver’s-side headlight was flickering while the vehicle was stopped, and the headlight remained illuminated while the vehicle was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that water was entering the headlight housing, causing the bulb to fail. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and the headlight housings and the bulbs were replaced, and the pigtail wiring on the driver's side was also replaced. The mechanic determined that the wire was corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the entire module needs to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 207,000.

NHTSA ID

11775667

Incident

Mar 4, 2026

Mileage

207,000 mi

This car has left me stranded multiple times. Took to dealership to find out the fuel pump that had been replaced at 90,000 was dead. Catalytic converter replaced at 125,000. Replaced fuel pump control module, fuel pump and sending unit for the 2nd time in 2014 Ford Taurus SEL AWD with 132,000 miles. Now it is sending a check engine code P0461 which is most likely due to the recent replacement messing with PCM values. The 3.5 DOHC engines should be recalled as well for the fuel system issues along with the other models recalled.

NHTSA ID

11762264

Incident

Aug 6, 2026

My rear-view (back-up) camera displays the image “reversed” when I put the vehicle in reverse, meaning the direction of what I see doesn’t match the direction the vehicle is actually moving. This is dangerous because it can confuse the driver when judging distances and steering or aligning the car while backing up, increasing the risk of hitting a person, child, or parked object—especially in tight spaces, at low speeds, or when visibility is limited (night, rain, or glare). I’m requesting inspection and corrective action to ensure the camera feed is properly oriented and reliable before the vehicle is used for reversing maneuvers.

NHTSA ID

11750746

Incident

Jan 1, 2024

Hello - the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn including inability to turn to the right or left at times, and seems to increase over time but has decreased while remaining stiff/difficult at times.I thought it was related to low/missing power steering fluid or the weather because the steering improved on a warm/warmer day. When I tested the weather theory it was another warm/hot day and later in the day meaning the car didn't require as much or any warm up as it usually does on cold days/earlier in the day. The steering was so difficult I couldn't turn the wheel to the right at all and it was extremely hard to turn to the left but less than difficulty trying to turn to the right. I checked under the hood and didn't see anything for power steering, and later learned the 2014 Ford Taurus does not require power steering fluid. This is a safety concern because it means drivers can't steer at all or only with extreme difficulty increasing the potential for vehicle accidents. I don't know/can't say if this is negatively impacting other parts of the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11736158

Incident

May 1, 2026

There is a recall on 2014 Ford Taurus’ but my VIN does not pop as one that is effective, yet I have all the symptoms. My fuel pump control module, and other various parts of my fuel pump keep failing. Completely lost power in my gas pedal today while on the highway. Couldn’t speed up or do anything. Once I came to a stop, the car wouldn’t start. It would just crank but no turnover. This fuel pump issue has happened 3 times now, but my car is not listed up the recall list. I feel that this is a safety issue and falls under all the same issues that others are having. Can provide receipts showing the previous repairs.

NHTSA ID

11731735

Incident

Apr 16, 2026

Foot pedal parking brake stopped holding it's position. Pedal will move up and down, and parking brake light remains illuminated, but the system is not actually holding pressure on the parking brakes. Failure is caused by a small plastic piece that is used against metal components in the parking brake assembly and eventually breaks. This can cause the vehicle to roll unintentionally and increase the risk of an accident. This issue has already been reported for the same vehicle as mine under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11113016 and I suspect it has been reported under additional models and years as well since it is a commonly reported issue on internet forums, yet no investigation or recall has been performed. The only remedy is to purchase a new parking brake assembly from Ford for more than $300, plus labor. Ford will continue to profit from the issue which is why the NHTSA needs to assist before (more) deaths and property damage occur.

NHTSA ID

11727311

Incident

Mar 25, 2026

The backup camera will sometimes produce a grainy image or prompt a warning the camera isn't working. This issue has been noticed for other vehicles and issued a recall for the Ford Taurus but doesn't cover my vehicles year, 2014. The 2015 recall affects 2015 and later tauruses, 25V695000.

NHTSA ID

11703250

Incident

Dec 20, 2023

When putting car in reverse backup, camera works intermittently.

NHTSA ID

11699439

Incident

Sep 18, 2025

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While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.

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Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.

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