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2015 Ford Taurus Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
6%of 282 total for the year
Median mileage
9,400miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Ford Taurus, 6% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,400 miles. 3 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.

“I purchased a 2015 Ford Taurus in july of 2015 brand new only 3 mile on the vehicle. I notice that after the first oil change and tire rotation I noticed something different about the front passenger side wheel. On the second maintenance visit I advise the intake person that the front passenger wheel sound like something was loss. After the service I was given the paperwork that stated every thing was fine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10849916, filed 2016-03, 15,000 miles

“While driving rpms shot up and lost all power. Was able to pull over safely since I was on a city street and restart vehicle. After the restart I was able to drive off but could not get out of second gear. Engine light came on shortly after.”

NHTSA complaint #10966624, filed 2017-03, 9,800 miles

“While I was merging into traffic onto an interstate, during rush hour, the car quit accelerating. Suddenly, there was no ability to control engine speed. As I glanced at the dash I noticed the wrench warning light and it said see manual. I was almost side swiped by another vehicle but was able avoid the car and was able to coast to a stop on the side of the interstate. When I pressed the button, the car shut off and when I depressed it again, the car started. I was able to merge into traffic and head home. One the way home, on the interstate, the same vehicle malfunction occurred again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10882884, filed 2016-07, 6,470 miles

“Car will lose ability to accelerate, violently shakes. You can pull over, shut the car off then start up again and it will work until later. Throws a code saying to see owners manual, the owners manual says to take to dealership for repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #11543528, filed 2023-09, 151,080 miles

“2015 Ford Taurus sel 3.5l ecoboost flex fuel has vibrations at idle and speeds of 60-70 MPH. Vibration does not always occur at idle or at high speeds, usually happens during deceleration, and sometimes happens at low speeds as well. Was told by Ford dealer that other similar models were test driven to compare, and these vibrations are normal for similar cars. …”

NHTSA complaint #11023886, filed 2017-09, 9,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018713%
201712%
201633%
2015186%
2014125%
2013448%
201223%
20111810%
20103618%
200958%
20084425%
20071611%
20063210%
200512316%
20047219%
200331626%
2002393%
2001586%
2000998%
19999110%
19986913%
199721428%
199618222%
199539433%
199426929%
199317411%
199210515%
199126040%
19904211%
1989529%
19883711%
19872911%
19861919%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Taurus

Fuel system
73 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
64 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Taurus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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