2007 Ford Taurus: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 149 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (34% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving routine service, she was notified that the camber toe adjustment kit, suspension, and steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2021
“It's very cold outside I'm looking at forms and it seem to be a issue with the taurus family in the cold the door doesn't lack none of my door will lock until it's warm outside ??? Hello it's at home in a parking spot late for work :(”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2020
“While stopped at a stop light (depressing the brake), the vehicle lunged forward and rpm kept high. Rpm went to normal in few seconds. It often happens (1 of 10 times depressing brake), yesterday mornig the car lost power on free way (vechicle speed was not able to pass 40 mph), it backed normal in the afternoon. Sent the car to garage, it can be repeated by shift to d, depressing both gas and brake pedals, quickly release gas pedal.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2018
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“As I am driving when I press on my brakes the car trumbles, shakes and it doesn't brake all the way, it feels like something is missing”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2018
“Takata recall , moonroof stopped closing one day. It has to manually be shut if opened so we don't use it. It makes loud clicking noise. The fuse for gem 5a started having issue. Fuse is never blown. But to open or close windows, the fuse would need to be pulled out and put back in with door open. The windshield washer fluid sprayer works randomly. Mechanic checked motor, tubes, etc and can't find anything that needs to be fixed or that would make it work when it wants too. This has all been an ongoing issue and sometimes boot an issue for about 2 years now. First occurrence, two years ago in 2016 and last occurrence was 2 weeks ago in 2018”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2018
“Door latches get stuck open and doors will not close, or will unlatch and swing open while driving. I currently own two 2007 ford taurus vehicles and this has happened consistently with those two, plus my previous taurus'- a 2003, 2005 and two 2006 taurus'.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2018
“Today went for a ride, safety belts for front passenger seats worked. Left the car for a few hours, when we came back the safety belt failed. I went to fasten the belt and it was as if the locking mechanism was in the locked position.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2017
“When I am driving on the street 35mph all of a sudden my car starts to excel (picks up speed) and in order for me to stop it from picking up speed I have to pull over and put it on park then press the gas pedal one quick time and then I can start to drive again. I can't do nothing else but pullover”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford taurus. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to stop after a few seconds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake line was severed due to rust. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. The VIN was unavailable. *tt”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2017
“In cold weather my driver door was will not close and lock. The locking mechanism becomes useless. If I slam the door it just bounces from the impact. (I read another complaint and realized I have the same annoying problem). I tried wd40 to lubricate lock, but it seems when the car warms up the lock starts working again.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
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Is the 2007 Ford Taurus reliable?
NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Ford Taurus. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Taurus problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 85,623 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Ford Taurus have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.