2011 Ford Taurus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,560 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.
“When starting off from traffic light the car would start to move and then almost shut down. Another time I was stopped at a stop sign and when I started out it was like someone slammed on the brakes. The seat belt tightened very hard on my neck.”
NHTSA complaint #10514231, filed 2013-05, 8,108 miles“Just hours after routine oil and filter change, I pulled out onto the highway, accelerating to access the roadway at a reasonable speed of traffic. The engine began to slow, and then stopped completely.....no power, nothing!!!! I was almost rear-ended and catapulted into oncoming traffic. The dealership was contacted and brought the car in, where the service manager said the engine shut down was caused by an insect that got thru the screen on the air filter valve(?) and attached itself to the filament that reads and adjusts the air/gas mix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440735, filed 2011-12, 20,120 miles“On three different occasions, my 2011 Ford Taurus' engine stopped while I was driving. This happened once in reverse while backing up with 3300 miles on the vehicle, and twice while driving between 30-40 MPH. The most recent stoppages happened after I went over a railroad crossing; thus rattling the car and its components. I called the dealership and they asked that I bring the vehicle in immediately. I was told there was a TSB regarding this problem (however, they failed to notify me) and proceeded to fix it, saying it was a throttle body and motor assembly deficiency. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402479, filed 2011-05, 6,680 miles“The start engine button cuts the engine off if you accidentally hit it. It is right beside the radio on/off button so is very easy to hit by mistake. If you are driving 70 MPH on the interstate and accidentally hit it you are left with no engine power, no power brakes and no power steering. Someone is going to get killed. I have written Ford a couple of times and have gotten no response except to tell my local dealer. It's not a dealer problem. The button should have some type of cover over it. This has happened to us while driving - luckily were able to put car in neutral and restart engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10413416, filed 2011-07, 11,000 miles“Try to stop vehicle at a stop sign, but it continues to go with motor revving. Have to put car in neutral to keep it from going through the stop sign. Ford refuses to believe me, because it doesn't show up on their code reader. This happens randomly, and a mechanic must witness it for them to acknowledge that it happens. I do not have my foot on the brake and gas at the same time, and a floor mat is not on the accelerator.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 18 | 28% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 15% |
| 2006 | 19 | 6% |
| 2005 | 40 | 5% |
| 2004 | 19 | 5% |
| 2003 | 67 | 5% |
| 2002 | 53 | 4% |
| 2001 | 60 | 6% |
| 2000 | 103 | 9% |
| 1999 | 81 | 9% |
| 1998 | 62 | 11% |
| 1997 | 145 | 19% |
| 1996 | 214 | 26% |
| 1995 | 352 | 29% |
| 1994 | 289 | 31% |
| 1993 | 638 | 41% |
| 1992 | 217 | 32% |
| 1991 | 116 | 18% |
| 1990 | 78 | 20% |
| 1989 | 97 | 17% |
| 1988 | 67 | 20% |
| 1987 | 40 | 16% |
| 1986 | 22 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Taurus
47 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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