2013 Ford Taurus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 8%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Ford Taurus, 8% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving various speeds, the vehicle will just shut off in the middle of traffic and show a wrench light on the dash. This has happened 4 times (twice in the last week) on my 2013 Ford Taurus limited. I can start the car again after about 20 seconds but this is a very dangerous defect that has many complaints. I'm lucky no one has crashed into the back of me. This is my first and last Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #11231820, filed 2019-07, 69,000 miles“Vehicle going about 30 MPH in city street when all of a sudden the car started to slow to a crawl about 3 MPH and I could not accelerate.the dashboard displayed a wrench warning light.I was able to coast to left side of road where I turned off car .when I restarted car everything was back to normal.in vehicle settings failed to show any fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10817602, filed 2016-01, 44,160 miles“While driving the wrench symbols displays and immediately the car jerks and loses all momentum. The car immediately slows down and it allows me to coast to an area to park. After a few minutes, I can start the car and drive off. This issue occurs randomly. Mechanics read the computer diagnostics and cannot find an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11023318, filed 2017-09, 87,000 miles“I am driving and all of a sudden the car goes into a safety mode. The is was appears to be a wrench that reads see owners manual the engine sounds like it sputter and there is no acceleration when the gas is pressed. I have to pull over safely and restart my vehicle and the problem goes away for about 10 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11010868, filed 2017-07, 83,156 miles“Engine stalled while driving 73mph on a straight highway in the middle of nowhere. Almost caused an incident with a semi that was driving behind me. The car would not start back up and no warning indicator lights turned out to warn of the failure. The Ford dealership fixed the problem and it turned out the be a faulty fuel control module. My car was not included in the recall 16v621000. I have the Taurus with the limited trim and a 3.5l v6.”
NHTSA complaint #10966199, filed 2017-03, 140,218 milesRelated recalls
- 14V393000Jul 2, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013…Covers: Ford Taurus 2013–2014, Lincoln MKX 2012–2014, Ford Edge 2012–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 10149778Sep 27, 2018Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility vehicles may exhibit a reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid. The use of unapproved fluid…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10095858Feb 27, 2017Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a…
- 10078988May 11, 2016Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
- 10075273Mar 15, 20166F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan…
- 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
- 10204979Oct 20, 20152.0 GTDI/2.3L - Front wheel drive - Bibration and/or grinding/banging/clicking noise
- 10058616Aug 1, 2015Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 6% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 44 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 10% |
| 2010 | 36 | 18% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 44 | 25% |
| 2007 | 16 | 11% |
| 2006 | 32 | 10% |
| 2005 | 123 | 16% |
| 2004 | 72 | 19% |
| 2003 | 316 | 26% |
| 2002 | 39 | 3% |
| 2001 | 58 | 6% |
| 2000 | 99 | 8% |
| 1999 | 91 | 10% |
| 1998 | 69 | 13% |
| 1997 | 214 | 28% |
| 1996 | 182 | 22% |
| 1995 | 394 | 33% |
| 1994 | 269 | 29% |
| 1993 | 174 | 11% |
| 1992 | 105 | 15% |
| 1991 | 260 | 40% |
| 1990 | 42 | 11% |
| 1989 | 52 | 9% |
| 1988 | 37 | 11% |
| 1987 | 29 | 11% |
| 1986 | 19 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Taurus
295 complaintsFuel system
107 complaintsEngine
70 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBody and structure
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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