2006 Ford Taurus drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 21 complaints for the 2006 Ford Taurus, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
After complaint to dealer prior to their inspection, and after, tie rod bolt and rod broke causing loss of steering control. No formal date of service was made except inspection the day of purchase. Three times driven and this then happened.
For the past year our car has had moments of sudden acceleration without explanation. Initially, turning the car off and then restarting it would solve the problem. As of june of this year, such was not the case. We stopped and turned the car off, but when restarted it immediately accelerated again (without any pressure to the gas pedal). Our mechanic has looked at the car twice and has not identified anything specific.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Taurus
- Cruise control 181 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints