Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
Sell your 2004 Ford Taurus for cash
The 2004 Ford Taurus is a wagon that came with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine. At 22 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
- Free offer for your 2004 Taurus in about 30 seconds
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2004 Ford Taurus at a glance
| Body style | Large Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L 6-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 16–18 city / 23–25 highway / 19–20 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,350–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 444–468 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 6 configurations: Taurus, Taurus Wagon |
| Age | 22 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
What affects its junk value
- Age: at 22 years old, most of a 2004 Taurus's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
- Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
- Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
- Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Taurus. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the vehicle speed control, typically around 101,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
2004 Ford Taurus recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2004 Ford Taurus. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Common 2004 Taurus problems
Owners have filed 375 complaints about the 2004 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. 36 reports involved a crash and 13 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 25 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Most-reported components
Typical mileage when problems were reported
- Vehicle Speed Control101,000 mi
- Power Train109,000 mi
- Power Train104,000 mi
- Engine107,000 mi
- Electrical System115,000 mi
- Service Brakes116,000 mi
2004 Ford Taurus service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 55 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2004 Ford Taurus. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
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 e
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
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
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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2004 Ford Taurus.
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 (
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,
Selling a 2004 Taurus: questions
How much is a 2004 Ford Taurus worth for junk?
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Can I junk a 2004 Taurus that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 2004 Tauruss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Can I sell a 2004 Taurus with open recalls?
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ford Taurus; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What paperwork do I need to sell my 2004 Taurus?
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Before you sell
Sources
- EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
- NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
Data retrieved October 2026.
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