2007 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,714miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,714 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11004300, filed 2017-07, 200,000 miles“In extremely cold weather last winter, the car doors wouldn't close. The latches wouldn't catch. Driving was dangerous with kids in the car. In looking on the internet to see if others have had this problem, I found that many have. I have been told by the dealer there is no recall on this problem or defect. I have to pay over $1,400 to have it fixed. I even called Ford headquarters. No luck.”
NHTSA complaint #10551631, filed 2013-11, 60,000 miles“Drivers front and passenger rear door do not stay shut in cold weather, I see there was a recall on later models of Ford Taurus but not my 2007. This is very frustrating when it's very cold and the door won,t shut and I have to drive with one hand holding the door shut, and I believe it is a safety concern that Ford needs to be aware of. This has happened at least 20+ times ! I have tried every kind of solutions that I found on the internet but nothing works.”
NHTSA complaint #10683668, filed 2015-02, 101,714 miles“I am very scared of my car right now and I feel like it is going to fall apart on me while I am driving it. The accelerator sticks an does not want to let go to slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #11065475, filed 2018-01, 119,119 miles“Floor behind glove box is getting wet when the car is parked and sits in the rain. Must be coming in the hood or windshield. Multiple reports on line about the cowl over cabin air filer. Or a rain hat extension. Causing A/C motor to go out now because of the water coming in continually. Cant seem to get the problem solved on our 2007. Hoping water leak does not cause a fire if it keeps coming on the way it had been.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 21% |
| 2017 | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 | 6 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 20% |
| 2011 | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 111 | 9% |
| 2002 | 54 | 4% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 25 | 3% |
| 1996 | 40 | 5% |
| 1995 | 55 | 5% |
| 1994 | 64 | 7% |
| 1993 | 69 | 4% |
| 1992 | 67 | 10% |
| 1991 | 62 | 10% |
| 1990 | 68 | 18% |
| 1989 | 66 | 12% |
| 1988 | 51 | 15% |
| 1987 | 34 | 13% |
| 1986 | 17 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Taurus
55 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology