2011 Ford Taurus
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Ford Taurus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 442 on record.
2011 Ford Taurus at a glance
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2011 Ford Taurus recalls 4
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles ha…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the Dist…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-c…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2011 Ford Taurus common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2011 Ford Taurus safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2011 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2011 Ford Taurus MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2011 Ford Taurus worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 Ford Taurus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($11,166) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,221), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2011 Ford Taurus trims & engines on record
2011 Ford Taurus vehicles on record
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2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW7BG159638
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW3BG109236
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW4BG105759
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DWXBG139691
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW7BG179257
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW5BG188022
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW3BG177147
2011 Ford Taurus Limited1FAHP2FWXBG158402
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW3BG153352
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW1BG179559
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2HW8BG154958
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW9BG154374
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW5BG171089
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DWXBG145037
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW2BG155902
2011 Ford Taurus SHO1FAHP2KT7BG155243
2011 Ford Taurus Limited1FAHP2FWXBG149442
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW0BG182680
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2HW2BG148430
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW0BG158197
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW6BG159497
2011 Ford Taurus SEL1FAHP2EW6BG113586
2011 Ford Taurus SE1FAHP2DW0BG139862
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2011 Ford Taurus — frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Ford Taurus have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford Taurus. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Taurus?
Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, steering.
What is the 2011 Ford Taurus safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2011 Ford Taurus an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Taurus get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Ford Taurus at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2011 Ford Taurus worth?
Comparable 2011 Ford Taurus listings run roughly $8,400–$14,300, typically around $11,166 (from 440 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.