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2014 Ford Taurus Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
6%of 229 total for the year
Median mileage
62,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Ford Taurus, 6% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,250 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.

“Takata recall. The started modular has an issue. It will crank and not start, 7/8 of fuel. Push start engine. New batteries in remote. Car was parked and I attempted to start with both the fob and direct. Had to get it towed. Now costing almost $250. Mysync report had no indication. Neither did any lights on the dash as a warning.”

NHTSA complaint #11010956, filed 2017-07, 79,500 miles

“The headlights are very limited during night driving. There is a very defined line between projected light and surrounding darkness. When traveling up or down even the slightest slope, the lights point down into the road directly ahead, giving no view or reaction time of possible obstacles, people, animals or stalled/parked cars. There is no peripheral lighting towards the front quarter so when a turn onto an intersecting roadway or driveway is necessary, it is completely dark and any objects, people or animals cannot be seen. …”

NHTSA complaint #10652596, filed 2014-11, 75 miles

“This vehicle was sold to me with a not for sale in states requiring California emissions, no governor on the vehicle as well faulty lighting mechanisms. The fuel pump is fluctuating and the car is a danger to myself and those around me. I consulted with a independent licensed mechanic who confirmed these defaults. No warning lights no messages and the dealer did not point out these flaws. I discovered this issue after getting some routine maintenance done on the vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11528090, filed 2023-06

“When using my turn signals to make a right turn. When I activate the turn signal my headlights will flash (only when making a right turn). It is an annoying situation. This happens whether the vehicle is in motion or stopped and has been going on for months.”

NHTSA complaint #10899333, filed 2016-08

“Without any warning or warning lights the electronic power steering system failed, and the turn signal will not remain on unless held manually (new problem that started when the power steering failed). It is very hard to turn without it, and I am a strong man, it's nearly impossible to turn with one hand so the turn signal can also be operated. Only 39000 miles on the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11512125, filed 2023-03

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201916%
201812%
201749%
201611%
201541%
2014136%
201392%
20121215%
2011147%
201021%
200912%
200842%
200711%
200662%
200541%
200482%
2003464%
2002242%
2001293%
2000877%
1999182%
1998143%
1997152%
1996273%
1995252%
1994505%
19931409%
1992132%
199161%
199062%
198981%
198862%
198762%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford Taurus

Fuel system
71 complaints
Steering
64 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology