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Ford Taurus by year

The Taurus is a SUV sold from 1995–2019 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 94 recalls and 12,713 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
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YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl19–2151,205
1996 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl18–216825
1997 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl18–213770
1998 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl18–202545
1999 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 8-cyl18–205874
2000 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl19–2081,195
2001 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl19–2091,037
2002 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl19–2131,426
2003 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl19–2131,223
2004 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl19–201375
2005 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl19–200774
2006 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl202318
2007 Taurus3.0L 6-cyl200149
2008 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl18–221175
2009 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl18–21064
2010 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl20–223204
2011 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl20–224187
2012 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl20–22579
2013 Taurus2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl20–259585
2014 Taurus2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl20–265229
2015 Taurus2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl20–266279
2016 Taurus2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl19–23483
2017 Taurus2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl19–23444
2018 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl19–21450
2019 Taurus3.5L 6-cyl19–21218

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Ford Taurus problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Taurus, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Vehicle Speed Control1,578
  • Power Train815
  • Suspension778
  • Power Train697
  • Steering523
  • Suspension459

Selling a Ford Taurus: questions

How much is a junk Ford Taurus worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Tauruss with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Ford Tauruss that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2019), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Ford Taurus year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2002 Taurus (1,426). Across all years, the most-reported components were vehicle speed control, power train and suspension.

Which Ford Taurus year has the most recalls?

The 2001 Taurus has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 9. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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