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2011 Ford Taurus Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 187 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Ford Taurus

The 2011 Ford Taurus shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
187
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Ford Taurus (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V040000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V340000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V285000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V247000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Ford Taurus

Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
38
Engine
28
Steering
25
Power Train
17
Exterior Lighting
13
Structure
10
Vehicle Speed Control
10
Unknown Or Other
8
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Ford Taurus — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 202 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 78 complaints 2013 584 complaints 2014 233 complaints 2015 248 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Ford Taurus

Is the 2011 Ford Taurus reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls and 187 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?
The 2011 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Ford Taurus are: Electrical System, Engine, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Ford Taurus safe to buy?
The 2011 Ford Taurus has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Taurus should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Taurus are: 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.