The 2019 Ford Taurus's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 8 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V6110002025-12-09

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Ford Taurus has accumulated 8 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with structure,back over prevention leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Structure,back Over Prevention1

02Unknown Or Other1

03Electrical System,back Over Prevention1

04Lane Departure,back Over Prevention1

05Engine And Engine Cooling1

8 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Taurus Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

16-18city

24-26hwy

$2,100-$2,300/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2019 Ford Taurus ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Taurus FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Taurus FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Taurus AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Taurus AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2019 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 2019.

Buying a 2019 Ford Taurus?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Ford Taurus a good car to buy?

The 2019 Ford Taurus has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report structure,back over prevention 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 2019 Ford Taurus?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2019 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 2019 Ford Taurus?

You'll get between 19 and 21 MPG combined from the 2019 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 2019 Ford Taurus?

Out of 8 owner complaints, structure,back over prevention issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.