2013 Ford Taurus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a complaint about the trunk hydraulic mechanism. I was hurt when the trunk was open I sat on the bumper to put my golf shoes on. At that time the hydraulic air pump that holds the trunk open failed and fell direct on by back. Forgetting this happened it also closed on my head cutting it. I believe this is very dangerous and needs to be recall before a finger is chopped off. Please let me know who I can respond to. Stationary”
NHTSA complaint #11120480, filed 2018-08, 68,000 miles“At least three (3) times when I have been loading my trunk, iv had the trunk lid come down on me unexpectedly. I was in the staples parking lot last night around 8:00 pm in burlington ma, I was loaded in my new printer which I had bought at staples, when suddenly without warning the trunk lid let go and came down on me and conked me on the head hard. Temporarily after the direct head hit, I felt dizzy for a minute, and I could taste blood temporarily for several hours afterward. I feel ok now. This also is not the first time this has happened on my 2013 Ford Taurus. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055015, filed 2017-12, 134,179 miles“The headliner has detached from the vehicle despite only 5 years old. It blocks the rear window. Also, the upper center brake light is on the headliner and is now no operating properly because of its orientation. This is a major safety hazard. Ford has issued a TSB on this. Several attempts to get Ford to repair under warranty or for safety reasons were unsuccesful. It is very disappointing. Research confirms that this was a poor design with limited life on plastic mounting brackets. Repair estimated to almost $1000!”
NHTSA complaint #11011104, filed 2017-07, 70,000 miles“My wife was standing outside the car holding the passenger door open and as doors will do, it closed slowly on it's own weight and due to the door spring closing mechanism. She accidentally had her thumb in the door where it would catch, so when the door closed slowly, it caught her thumb. What she did not expect is that the door is so sharp along the metal piece near the window that it completely amputated her thumb and it was left hanging in the door. Keep in mind that she was not even closing the door, since she intended to get back into the car, so the rate of closure was extremely slow. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543542, filed 2013-09, 13,700 miles“Please allow submission of additional information regarding issues with my 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. As stated on the previous complaint filed on 1/9/2024, I got my car service at AutoNation Ford Service Center on 12/16/2023, and I brought it back to the service center on Saturday, 12/23/2023 because of the car’s poor performance and engine had laminated on 12/17/2023. Issues such as: exhaust system, fuel system, the driver exterior door handle is loose, and seat belt gets jammed.”
NHTSA complaint #11565400, filed 2024-01Related recalls
- 15V040000Jan 28, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013…Covers: Ford Taurus 2010–2013, Lincoln MKS 2011–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10156869Feb 27, 2019Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting…
- 10137075Mar 22, 2018Some 2011-2017 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
- 10053465Jun 11, 2013Ford: on the left or right front door, on some vehicles, the ballistic door panels may exhibit a sticking or binding of door window glass. Models 2013 taurus, explorer.
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 2013 Ford Taurus
295 complaintsFuel system
107 complaintsEngine
70 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology