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2013 Ford Taurus

9 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Suspension

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 211,207 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V072000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 77,502 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V621000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 868 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V812000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 393,623 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V340000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 194,889 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V040000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 83,250 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V393000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Exterior lighting

This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 183,425 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V285000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12,569 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V270000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 390,783 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V227000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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