2014 Ford Taurus Owner Complaints

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

The rearview camera system intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. At times, the screen remains black or frozen instead of showing the live rear view. The camera and wiring are still installed and available for inspection upon request. When the rearview camera fails, I cannot see behind the vehicle while reversing. This creates a risk of collision with objects, other vehicles, or pedestrians—particularly in driveways, parking lots, or areas where children or pedestrians may be behind the car. The lack of a working camera significantly reduces rear visibility and situational awareness. The issue occurs intermittently, and while I have experienced it multiple times, it has not yet been officially diagnosed or confirmed by a dealer or service center. However, I have learned that similar camera failures have been recalled for the same make and model from 2015–2025, which suggests the 2014 model may also be affected by the same defect. No, the vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives specifically for this issue, but it is available for inspection if needed. There were no warning lamps, error messages, or prior indications before the failure. The issue began occurring a month ago and has continued intermittently since then without warning.

NHTSA ID

11695255

Incident

Oct 6, 2025

Ford recalls vehicles due to issue with rearview cameras, because their rearview cameras can go blank or display a distorted image. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this a safety issue. I have a 2014 Ford Taurus SEL with the rearview camera can blank and give me a msg to contact my dealer or display a distored image. I have contacted Ford on this problem and they responded with they will note it. I feel that since this is a safet concern that my vehicle should be included in the recall. My vehicle only has approx 52,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ID

11692799

Incident

Aug 8, 2024

Back up camera doesn't work most of the time, and some times it's upside down!!!! Should be under the current recall, but my make/model year isn't covered!!!

NHTSA ID

11687422

Incident

Sep 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera failed to operate as needed, with a blank image displayed on the screen while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the camera could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11686233

Incident

Aug 1, 2016

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank or distorted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related to the failure to NHTSA Action Number: RQ21002 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID

11671151

Incident

Jan 3, 2025

Mileage

110,000 mi

Ford has just announced a recall for certain model year Taurus and Fusion vehicles regarding malfuntion of the backup camera. My 2014 Taurus is not included in the recall, notwithstanding the fact that it exhibits the same malfuntioning characteristics as those included in the recall: sometimes presenting a black screen, sometimes presenting an upsidedown image, and occasionally presenting a correct image. The camera began exhibiting these characteristics about four years ago. I believe that the recall population should be extended to include the 2014 Taurus.

NHTSA ID

11670778

Incident

Jan 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to immediately start-up. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump control module was replaced but after retrieving the vehicle, while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. During the failure, the message "Check Fuel Inlet" was displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

NHTSA ID

11651695

Incident

Mar 29, 2025

Mileage

140,000 mi

When placing the car in park, the brakes do not engage fully or right away. The vehicle rolls before coming to an abrupt and rough stop. When shifting the car out of park, the brakes make a loud noise. This causes a potential collision, or unintentionally hitting a pedestrian.vehicle has not been inspected due to cost related issues to the vehicle owner.

NHTSA ID

11646836

Incident

Mar 6, 2025

Driving down CR 230 in Wyoming, the situation started if I have to estimate, 7 miles west of Woods Landing, I heard a metal on metal grinding noise from the engine bay, and a loss of power on the throttle. I look at my RPM gauge and notice it is a zero. No check engine light, all electronics working as normal along with the brakes, and I slow the vehicle down to 30 MPH. Shortly after noticing, I get a "Check Brake System" flash on my instrument panel cluster, also the light which illuminates for my parking brake turns on, and I lose power brakes, the brake pedal turned extremely stiff. I immediately look for a pull off zone, but because I had lost brakes I did not want to risk keeping the vehicle moving. I get the vehicle stopped on the side of the road, and instantly put it in park along with the parking brake and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle would not start or crank, just a flash across all of the electronics, the lights go dark, then illuminate again as if normal. This is an extremely dangerous situation, the vehicle had not notified me that the motor had stopped turning; not a check engine light or ring at all, and shortly after that the power brakes stop working. This is very dangerous for motorists because of the lack of notification from the vehicle, and the incredibly weak breaking ability. If the vehicle had been moving at highway speeds, any sort of traffic, I could've ended up injured or dead, and even worse, killed another driver. The vehicle was towed to the nearest town where it would be inspected by a dealership; they reported to have found coolant in the oil and that the vehicle needed a new motor. No other details have been confirmed, and the problem has not been reproduced by the dealership. It is unknown if the dealership inspected the braking system.

NHTSA ID

11636388

Incident

Jan 16, 2025

The engine light came on and was scanned for engine code P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2). Upon further research, it appears that a catalytic converter has started failing. I was able to clean the catalytic converter, but they are very expensive to replace. Ford issued an extended warranty for this part, but did not issue a recall, despite this being an issue on multiple vehicles. This warranty is 10 years on the Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus Platform), and 11 years on the Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer Platform). My car's mileage was at approximately 103,000 miles when the light came on. Both warranties extend to 120,000 miles, and my car was two months older than 10 years when this occurred. I contacted Ford through multiple avenues, even writing a letter to Ford Consumer Affairs, and they all declined to extend their warranties to the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan despite the fact that it is identical to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility when it comes to the engine, transmission, PTU, and all components related to those parts, including the catalytic converter. This is a known issue that should have been a recall in the first place, but Ford should at least have the same warranty issued to both cars as the part and failure of said part are identical. I would greatly appreciate it if you guys contacted Ford and told them to extend this warranty to 11 years to match the warranty for the Police Interceptor Utility. I have also attached my letter to Ford Consumer Affairs for reference. [XXX] [XXX] Thanks so much, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11636255

Incident

Dec 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his son was stopped at the drive-thru, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact's son turned off the vehicle and waited for the engine to cool down before restarting. Upon inspection under the hood, the contact discovered that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir, but the failure recurred while driving and there was coolant leaking onto the ground while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA ID

11633829

Incident

Dec 29, 2024

Mileage

85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately restart and experienced rough driving and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty causing water to leak onto the air compressor. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

NHTSA ID

11630280

Incident

Dec 1, 2024

Mileage

91,000 mi

rear view camera image is blank, distorted or inverted on 2014 Ford Taurus. Never know which will happen when car is put into reverse.

NHTSA ID

11619972

Incident

Sep 13, 2024

During my vacation in the USA 2014 i bought the used car with the named VIN. The car was exported from the USA to Switzerland. He is still in service until today. The car is not listed in your database. I can't imagine, that this car escapes from the "screen", after exporting, like "out of sight, out of mind". I am aware of various recalls for this type of vehicle and i suspect that my vehicle is one of them. There has not been an incident so far, but why am I not hearing anything? It's a matter of principle. Sincerely Yours [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11611739

Incident

Apr 30, 2014

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that at other times while starting the vehicle, the engine was sputtering as if the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump was failing and needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

NHTSA ID

11607909

Incident

Aug 11, 2024

Mileage

99,000 mi

My 2014 Ford Taurus SEL transmission when driving and when the shifting begins, the car shudders in 3rd and 4th gear, when it passes the 4 gears, then the vehicle runs smooth. I would like to report this because this is not normal for a transmission to do this. I do not believe it is a Torque converter. Ford Dealership said it was a Torque Converter. I took it to Aamco Transmission and had it looked at and the person that worked on it, he did not believe it was a Torque Converter. I had Aamco to check this and all they did was changed my Transmission Fluid. The problem came back. I believe this is a defect in the Transmission. I did some research and come to believe it is the body valves inside the Transmission causing this problem. I am sure this could be a safety hazard to me while driving. I believe the Transmission could lock up and cause a crash. I will upload the work order. This has been going on since March 2023 and I have no solution to this problem. I wanted to see if you can help with this problem and get it recalled.

NHTSA ID

11604267

Incident

Apr 18, 2023

Power steering system failed. Internal electrical motor and / or steering angle sensor failed as diagnosed using scanning software. Failure results in requiring extreme effort to turn the steering wheel causing an unsafe situation. At low speeds, steering is nearly impossible and the steering wheel itself stresses to a point which causes concern of additional mechanical failure. Vehicle has less than 100,000 miles of use. All heat generated by the engine, transmission, turbocharger and catalytic converter are transferred to air which flows over the power steering assembly which is located directly behind all of these components in the engine bay. Ford has recalls on this steering assemble on previous year vehicles. The solution for preceding vehicles was adding a heat shield to the power steering assembly. The heat shield helps block radiative heat from the catalytic converter but is insufficient in preventing convective heat transfer to the power steering assembly’s electronics. The result is internal electrical failure of the power steering assembly. A smaller person may not be able to control the vehicle upon failure.

NHTSA ID

11595975

Incident

Jun 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed that the front passenger's side window was cracked. The glass was replaced at the residence by Delhi Glass Repair mobile technician. Additionally, the contact stated while reversing, she noticed that the rear windshield was cracked at the center. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA ID

11586091

Incident

Apr 30, 2021

Mileage

65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while performing an oil change on the vehicle, she noticed that the front driver's side axle was detaching. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

NHTSA ID

11568872

Incident

Jan 29, 2024

Mileage

120,000 mi