The 2015 Ford Taurus's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 231 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

231

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V6920002020-10-11

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Ford Taurus has accumulated 231 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering37

02Fuel/propulsion System35

03Unknown Or Other24

04Back Over Prevention20

05Fuel System, Gasoline14

231 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

20–26mpg combined

17-22city

25-32hwy

$1,700-$2,200/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2015 Ford Taurus ranges from 20 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Taurus FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 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 2015 Ford Taurus

35States

29%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2015.

2015 Ford Taurus Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Ford Taurus a good car to buy?

The 2015 Ford Taurus has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Ford Taurus. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Ford Taurus?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 Ford Taurus delivers 20–26 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Taurus?

STEERING is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Ford Taurus, based on 231 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.