2013 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

69Engine complaints

11.9%Of all 581 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING284 · 48.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM96 · 16.5%

ENGINE69 · 11.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM57 · 9.8%

POWER TRAIN43 · 7.4%

Share of the 581 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Taurus overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE ENGINE TEMP WARNING ACTIVATED. I CONTINUED ON TO WORK, WHICH WAS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY, AND PARKED…”NHTSA complaint 10978753 — filed 04/17/2017

“TAKATA RECALL 2013 FORD TAURUS... IT'S ONLY FEBRUARY OF 2017 AND I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM THREE DIFFERENT TIMES THIS YEAR ALONE. THE CAR STARTS…”NHTSA complaint 10954083 — filed 02/12/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10948788 — filed 02/01/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Taurus have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Taurus: 69 of 581 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Taurus have in total?

581 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.