2006 Ford Taurus engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2006 Ford Taurus, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 43 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 93,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 2
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 38 complaints that include mileage. 13% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	1
20k to 40k miles	1
40k to 60k miles	3
60k to 80k miles	12
80k to 100k miles	3
100k to 120k miles	7
120k to 140k miles	7
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	1
180k to 200k miles	1
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 38 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine stalled as the check engine and the oil warning lights illuminated. The contact maneuver to shoulder of the road and as the contact inspected the vehicle, it immediately ignited into flames from under the passenger side hood. The fire department extinguished the fire and the entire vehicle was burned. A police/fire report was filed.

Reported at 158,000 miles, August 2014 Fire

When driving the car even at speeds of 45 miles per hour it dies. No lights for flashers no power steering no power brakes. It does start back up but in the mean time I am in moving traffic. I have had it in the shop all week they have executed many tests and cannot find the problem. The last time this happened I had my 3 yr old granddaughter in the car and I believe this is very dangerous and could cause a rear end collision.

Reported at 130,000 miles, March 2013

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Ford models