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2014 Ford Taurus recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 235
Latest campaign: Nov 10, 2020

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Nov 10, 2020	20V692000 14V393000
Suspension	1	Feb 10, 2020	20V072000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Aug 25, 2016	16V621000
Exterior lighting	1	May 29, 2014	14V285000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 10, 2020Latest campaign


Nov 10, 202020V692000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V692000 What's wrong 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. Risk The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 20V692000 · Nov 10, 2020
Feb 10, 202020V072000	Suspension: rear A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V072000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 20V072000 · Feb 10, 2020
Aug 25, 201616V621000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V621000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31. Filed under Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor Campaign NHTSA 16V621000 · Aug 25, 2016
Jul 2, 201414V393000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V393000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. Risk If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014
May 29, 201414V285000	Exterior lighting This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V285000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion. Risk This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly. Filed under Taurus Campaign NHTSA 14V285000 · May 29, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component235

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

235Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

9Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	67	29	4	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	55	23	0	1	0
Electrical system	30	13	0	0	0
Unknown or other	20	9	1	0	0
Fuel system	16	7	0	0	0
Engine	16	7	1	0	0
Gasoline	15	6	0	0	0
Power train	14	6	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	13	6	0	0	0
Service brakes	10	4	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	3	3	0	1
Suspension	8	3	2	0	0
Back over prevention	6	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	6	3	0	0	0
Air bags	5	2	3	0	3

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
Filed 09/04/2026 · ODI 11762264
Back over prevention
“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.”
Filed 07/16/2026 · ODI 11750746
Steering
“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…”
Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736158

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2014 Ford Taurus recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Taurus. The most recent, 20V692000 (reported November 10, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Ford Taurus recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Ford Taurus?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 67 complaints out of 235 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Ford Taurus?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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