With 1 recalls and 581 complaints, the 2013 Ford Taurus rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

581

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V2850002014-29-05

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Ford Taurus's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 581 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering244

02Fuel/propulsion System62

03Engine34

04Power Train21

05Unknown Or Other18

581 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

20–25mpg combined

17-22city

25-31hwy

$1,750-$2,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2013 Ford Taurus ranges from 20 to 25 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr7/10 Clean

Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

Taurus FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Taurus AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Ford Taurus

35States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

7211%

FLFlorida

6210%

TXTexas

467%

ILIllinois

437%

DCWashington DC

325%

PAPennsylvania

295%

OHOhio

264%

MOMissouri

254%

OKOklahoma

203%

MDMaryland

193%

MNMinnesota

183%

AZArizona

183%

GAGeorgia

163%

IN13

NC13

DE12

NJ12

CA11

NE10

WA10

KY10

VA9

NY9

IA8

WI8

CO7

TN7

MA6

AL6

NH6

OR6

UT5

CT5

RI4

NM4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Ford Taurus?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Ford Taurus a good car to buy?

The 2013 Ford Taurus has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report steering as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Ford Taurus?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2013 Ford Taurus. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Ford Taurus?

You'll get between 20 and 25 MPG combined from the 2013 Ford Taurus, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Ford Taurus?

Out of 581 owner complaints, steering issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.