NHTSA lists 375 complaints for the 2004 Ford Taurus, 36 of them mention a crash and 13 mention a fire. 19 complaints mention an injury, with 25 injuries and 2 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD TAURUS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 164 | 43.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 72 | 19.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 6.9% |
| ENGINE | 25 | 6.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 5.6% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 19 | 5.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 4.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 17 | 4.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 3.7% |
| STEERING | 13 | 3.5% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 29 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 9 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 4 |
| TIRES | TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CABLES | 4 |
| VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOORS | 3 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
1 recalls.
Date: 2004-07-08. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence: THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
2 investigations; 0 open.
Opened: 2012-03-07. Closed: 2012-10-22.
Stuck throttle
Preliminary Evaluation (PE)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus vehicles.The speed control cable, throttle body attachment arm (?nail head?) for the speed control cable, cable mounting bracket and cable routi
Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Opened: 2006-12-04. Closed: 2007-12-28.
ENGINE STALLING FFV
ON OCTOBER 11, 2006, PUBLIC CITIZEN PETITIONED ODI TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLS CAUSED BY E85 FUEL IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 - 2005 FORD TAURUS FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES (FFV). ODI'S REVIEW OF THE PETITION AND OTHER AVAILABLE DATA FOUND A LOW STALL RATE ATTRIBUTABLE TO E-85 FUELING AND THAT THE MAIN CONCERNS,PROLONGED ENGINE START AND ROUGH IDLE DURING COLD ENGINE STARTUP AT WINTER TEMPE
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
55 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| VISIBILITY | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
Date: 2020-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is
Date: 2019-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Date: 2019-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Date: 2016-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to
Date: 2006-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES WITH HARD START WHEN OPERATING ON E85 FUEL, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
FLEX FUEL - LONG CRANK/HARD START. *TT
Date: 2005-11-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 2005-11-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Date: 2005-11-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
SPARK KNOCK, HESITATION ABOVE 3000 RPM, LOSS OF POWER, MISFIRE, AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO DETONATION AND PRE-IGNITION - 3.0L-2V VULCAN GAS/FFV. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TAURUS | 375 |
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