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2013 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Taurus has 49 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford Taurus

Steering
293
Other
90
Engine
49
Powertrain
36
Electrical
34
Suspension
18
Structure
11
Fuel System
11
Speed Control
10
Airbags
9
Visibility
5
Brakes
5
Lights
5
Seat Belts
4

49

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 20, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observ...
Jan 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehi...
Dec 16, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check ...
Dec 16, 2023ENGINEPlease investigate this matter. I have reason to believe my car has a defeat, just like most 2013 p...
Nov 30, 2023ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONMy ford's water pump broken first time in 2020 since and then now i'm on my 5th time to change this ...
Apr 3, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MP...
Jan 23, 2023ENGINEMy water pump started to leak at 114398 miles. The crankshaft oil seal had to be replaced. This repa...
Aug 22, 2022ENGINEInternal water pump failure caused large amounts of pressure on the the coolant system. When I opene...
Apr 21, 2022ENGINEI believe there is a an unissued recall for my Engine type. The cost to replace a water pump exceeds...
Mar 29, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMENGINE STALLING RUNNING AT 10 MILES A HOUR. IS THERE A RECALL NUMBER 20504?
Feb 1, 2021ENGINEUNKNOWN, the vehicle comes to a sudden stop regardless of how fast your going , error comes up says ...
Nov 16, 2020ENGINEA WRENCH APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. YOU CUT THE CAR OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY ...
Sep 3, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS M...
Jun 18, 2020ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RECENTLY AND WON'T GO OFF BUT NOTHING ELSE IS A PROBLEM. I WAS TRAVELING ...
Oct 18, 2019ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OVER 60 MPH, ON OCTOBER 18, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 19:30 CALIFORNIA TIME, WR...
Sep 2, 2019ENGINEMY 2013 FORD TAURUS WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. WE TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND...
Jul 1, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REM...
Jun 12, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND TH...
Mar 20, 2019ENGINEDRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR INDICATED IT WAS OVERHEATING. SO I PULLED OVER AND...
Nov 29, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. TH...

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