Is the 2015 Ford Taurus a bad year?
285 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Taurus years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus are in line with other Taurus years. Fuel system, backup camera and steering stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Taurus owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 76,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 73 (26%) | 54k–91k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Backup cameraSTANDS OUT | 67 (24%) | 60k–122k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 50 (18%) | 43k–92k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Electrical system | 32 (11%) | 67k–114k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 18 (6%) | 9k–78k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Engine | 34 (12%) | 13k–70k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Suspension | 11 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 10 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 76,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 285 complaints: 12 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 6 report an injury · 28 say the car was towed.
71 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
While driving the car. It was noticed that the vehicle was putting out cool air only when the heat was engaged.
Vehicle stalled multiple times at highway speeds on busy interstate. After a few start/stall cycles, motor would not start at all.
2015 Ford taurus sel 3.5L ecoboost flex fuel has vibrations at idle and speeds of 60-70 mph.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 76,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Ford Taurus: 6
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. 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.
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the 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.
During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Ford: 70
Repair instructions Ford sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Ford Taurus. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM)…
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper…
Some vehicles may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0715,P0717,P0756 and/or P2701
Neighbouring years
2014 Taurus: 230 complaints, keep it · 2016 Taurus: 88 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Ford Taurus a bad year?
285 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Taurus years. At 76,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Taurus?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (73), backup camera (67), steering (50), electrical system (32), transmission and drivetrain (18).
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Taurus have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Backup camera (NHTSA 25V-695), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 20V-692), Suspension (NHTSA 20V-072), Fuel system (NHTSA 16V-621) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.