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Ford Taurus by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 5 model years of the Ford Taurus (2015–2019). The 2019 model is rated 19–21 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 10 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Ford Taurus years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Ford Taurus by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Taurus519–21 mpg2185/5
2018 Taurus519–21 mpg4525/5
2017 Taurus619–23 mpg4445/5
2016 Taurus619–23 mpg4865/5
2015 Taurus620–26 mpg62805/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Ford Taurus recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ford Taurus year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 25V695000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 13, 2025; model years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
  • 25V611000 — Structure: Exterior trim, reported Sep 12, 2025; model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • 20V692000 — Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft, reported Nov 10, 2020; model years 2015
  • 20V072000 — Suspension: Rear, reported Feb 10, 2020; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • 18V141000 — Electrical system: Ignition, reported Mar 1, 2018; model years 2017, 2018
  • 17V530000 — Steering, reported Aug 28, 2017; model years 2017
  • 16V925000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger, reported Dec 22, 2016; model years 2016
  • 16V621000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Aug 25, 2016; model years 2015
  • 15V605000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting, reported Sep 28, 2015; model years 2015
  • 15V464000 — Parking brake, reported Jul 24, 2015; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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