Vehicle Data Hub

2013 Ford Taurus engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 77 complaints for the 2013 Ford Taurus, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
77 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
74,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 2
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2013 Ford Taurus Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 74,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 9 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 8 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 17 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 16 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 5 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 74,000 miles
Based on 64 complaints that include mileage. 31% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles9
40k to 60k miles8
60k to 80k miles17
80k to 100k miles16
100k to 120k miles5
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 64 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The contact stated pulled the vehicle over onto the left shoulder. While on the shoulder, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed. The passenger in the contact's vehicle sustained neck, back, and wrist injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The control module was replaced. The dealer was not contacted.

Reported at 115,000 miles, November 2018 CrashInjury

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted and veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the engine and valves needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the cause of the failure was due to the water pump not operating as needed, and that antifreeze had intruded into the engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 149,000 miles, April 2023

Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Taurus

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Ford models