2011 Ford Taurus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 49 complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I purchased a new 2011 taurus sel a couple of years ago. One day while driving into a parking lot, the car accelerated full speed on its own head on into a wall and was severely damaged ($11,000+ in damages - the driver airbag deployed but I was not injured). The insurance company did not total the car and it was repaired. The cause for the unintended acceleration was never determined. This past weekend my brother was driving the car and almost got involved in a similar incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford taurus. While driving 65 MPH, the air conditioner became inoperable and the antifreeze leaked without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford Taurus
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints