Model year guide

2015 Ford Taurus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Ford Taurus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 174 on record.

2015 Ford Taurus — representative photo
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2015 Ford Taurus at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints258
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$21,227

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2015 Ford Taurus recalls 6

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting NHTSA Campaign #15V605000 · 28/09/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. 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.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

Parking Brake NHTSA Campaign #15V464000 · 24/07/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comp…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall …

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…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V695000 · 13/10/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional l…

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.

2015 Ford Taurus common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 258 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 System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2015 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 2015 Ford Taurus worth?

Low
$13,300
Typical price
$21,227
High
$27,700

From 172 comparable 2015 Ford Taurus listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Ford Taurus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,875
Depreciation (5 yrs)$10,950
Total$24,825
Per mile$0.33

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 ($21,227) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,277), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Ford Taurus trims & engines on record

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

2015 Ford Taurus vehicles on record

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2015 Ford Taurus — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Taurus have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Ford Taurus?

Based on 258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are back over prevention, fuel system, gasoline.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Taurus get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Ford Taurus at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2015 Ford Taurus worth?

Comparable 2015 Ford Taurus listings run roughly $13,300–$27,700, typically around $21,227 (from 172 vehicles).

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