2014 Ford Taurus fuel system problems
72 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2014 Ford Taurus, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 56 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 56 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Fuel pump relay overheated and caught on fire behind back seat near gas tank. Part melted and vehicle is inoperable. Toddler car seat was located in front of fire location.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check charging system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,239. ..updated 05/09/17
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Taurus
- Steering 65 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints