2015 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

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

31Engine complaints

12.2%Of all 255 complaints

#5Most-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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM53 · 20.8%

STEERING50 · 19.6%

Unspecified / other39 · 15.3%

BACK OVER PREVENTION36 · 14.1%

ENGINE31 · 12.2%

Share of the 255 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Taurus overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PUTTING OUT COOL AIR ONLY WHEN THE HEAT WAS ENGAGED. IT WOULD EVENTUALLY WARM…”NHTSA complaint 11301267 — filed 01/22/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED WIRES TO CORRODE IN…”NHTSA complaint 11279590 — filed 11/12/2019

“2015 FORD TAURUS UNDER 93,000 WATER PUMP FAILURE. NO WARNINGS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. STARTED TO OVER HEAT AND COOLANT WAS PORING OUT UNDERNEATH…”NHTSA complaint 11252474 — filed 08/30/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Taurus have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Taurus: 31 of 255 complaints on file (12.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Taurus have in total?

255 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 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.