2004 Ford Taurus Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 375 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Water on floor of front passenger. Blower not working. Mold and odor on carpet, motor blower corrosion. Took to Ford dealer and they replaced the blower motor and aa control, sealed cowl and installed rainhat extender.”
NHTSA complaint #10195320, filed 2007-07, 45,000 miles“When it has snow or slush on roadway, I loose my braking ability and have gone through an intersection because I was unaware of this fault. I also asked the Ford dealership where I purchased this vehicle about this and they didn't have an answer. I also asked my local Ford dealership and they also didn't have an answer. Neither researched this as to my knowledge. This could have disastrous results if traffic was heavy. This is primarily in the winter when snow/slush is on roadways and temperature would be around freezing. It happens with low mileage 10-12 miles at the most.”
NHTSA complaint #10211302, filed 2007-12“Consumer had the wrong cd player radio installed in the 2004 Ford Taurus. When the incorrect radio was installed there was no place to plug in the vehicle's air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10129147, filed 2005-07Related service bulletins
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10014663Mar 1, 2005Rke inoperative.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 31 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 37 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 3% |
| 1991 | 20 | 3% |
| 1990 | 12 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 2% |
| 1988 | 7 | 2% |
| 1987 | 6 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Taurus
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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