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2013 Ford Taurus Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 584 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Taurus

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Ford Taurus

The 2013 Ford Taurus is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
584
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford Taurus (9)

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 #16V621000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V340000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V285000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V812000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V393000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V227000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V270000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V072000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Ford Taurus

Based on 584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
293
Fuel/propulsion System
62
Engine
43
Power Train
36
Electrical System
34
Unknown Or Other
23
Suspension
18
Structure
11
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Ford Taurus — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 202 complaints 2011 187 complaints 2012 78 complaints 2013 584 complaints 2014 233 complaints 2015 248 complaints 2016 74 complaints 2017 43 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Ford Taurus

Is the 2013 Ford Taurus reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford Taurus has 9 recalls and 584 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Taurus have?
The 2013 Ford Taurus has 9 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 2013 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Ford Taurus are: Steering, Fuel/propulsion System, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Ford Taurus safe to buy?
The 2013 Ford Taurus has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 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, 2016, 2017. 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.