Model year guide

2014 Ford Taurus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Ford Taurus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 933 on record.

2014 Ford Taurus — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Ford Taurus at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints234
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$18,944

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2014 Ford Taurus recalls 5

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #16V621000 · 25/08/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #14V285000 · 29/05/2014

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…

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft NHTSA Campaign #14V393000 · 02/07/2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip …

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners m…

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #20V072000 · 10/02/2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be …

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft NHTSA Campaign #20V692000 · 10/11/2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall bega…

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.

2014 Ford Taurus common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2014 Ford Taurus safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2014 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2014 Ford Taurus MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,775

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Ford Taurus worth?

Low
$15,900
Typical price
$18,944
High
$22,200

From 930 comparable 2014 Ford Taurus listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Ford Taurus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$13,650
Total$27,525
Per mile$0.37

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 ($18,944) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,288), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Ford Taurus trims & engines on record

Trims
Limited · SEL · SE · SHO · Police
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 288 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 365 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp · 3.7L 6-cyl

2014 Ford Taurus vehicles on record

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2014 Ford Taurus — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Taurus have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Ford Taurus?

Based on 234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are back over prevention, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes.

What is the 2014 Ford Taurus safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2014 Ford Taurus an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford Taurus get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Ford Taurus at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2014 Ford Taurus worth?

Comparable 2014 Ford Taurus listings run roughly $15,900–$22,200, typically around $18,944 (from 930 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.