EngineHigh
3.5 V6 internal water pump failure that can contaminate the oil
- Typically appears
- 100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Check coolant level and look for milky oil
- Typical repair
- Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
Is the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus reliable?
Scored from 6 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
7.1/ 10
SolidOn our documented-fault scoring the Ford Taurus rates 7.1 out of 10 · solid. We hold 6 known faults for it and 1 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Buy, but check the known weak points
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 1
- Medium
- 2
- Low
- 3
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, electrical, body.
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TransmissionMedium
Six-speed automatic harsh or delayed shifts
- Typically appears
- 80,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for slipping or hard changes
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
EngineMedium
EcoBoost turbo and PTU (power transfer unit) leaks on AWD cars
- Typically appears
- 80,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Check for a burning smell and oil under the car
- Typical repair
- Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
ElectricalLow
MyFord Touch infotainment freezing
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the screen and voice controls
- Typical repair
- Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
BodyLow
Door lock actuator failure
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test every door lock
- Typical repair
- Door / window mechanism · £130–£600
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