Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
HVAC SYSTEM has malfunctioned. The system turns on but no fan motor, Heat, A/C, or defroster. Fogged windows have caused dangerous driving conditions An independent Service Center has confirmed this problem All other information is unknown
Sometime in March 2019 my car didnt want to start.it had been parked over night at my house. I tried to start it and it just kept turning over but no start. I called the dealership and they had it towed to the dealer. I was advised that it was the battery. I was charged about $185 to buy another battery. The car was working fine until May 2, 2019 it was parked at my place of employment and had to leave it there over night and have it towed the next morning to the dealership. The wanted to charge me $400 to get it replaced. My arguement is I could of saved $185 on a battery that didnt need replacing and 2 months later they wanted me to ditch out more money. I had to arguement with them for several hours. Till the manager said that they will take care of the cost. But it shouldnt had lead to that. I know several Ford Taurus have been recalled but not my VIN number. …
On 31 October 2019, I was backing my car into my garage and the car steering locked up and made it difficult to move the car. A warning message appeared, and I called the dealer to describe the problem (I.e. Gave car warning and could barely turn wheel of car). Dealer told me to bring the car in to be checked. Because dealer was close to my job, but far from my home, I had car towed to a local repair shop. I was told that the rack & pinion needed to be replaced. I was told a few 2013 cars had the same issue, but no work has been done on any other 2014 fords. I was also told there are no warning signs for the issue or any preventative measures that can be taken. The car had 97,653 miles when issue occurred. I paid to have the work completed since no recalls are currently listed/associated with my VIN and this mechanical steering issue. …
On October 24,2016, the car turned the starter over, but nothing else happens - it just will not start. It was towed to garage where it still would not start. The mechanic tried new fuel pump, which would not work. When he tested the fuel pump relay, the car started working, however, the relay was not replaced but exchanged with an identical relay already on the car. Even though the problem was not found, the car seemed to run fine. The car was used for about five days - even a trip this morning. This evening (11/10/2016), I (owner's daughter) went out to move the car and the exact same problem happened again. The car turns the starter over, but nothing else happens. The car has the exact same symptoms as before. I (owner's daughter) called Ford and was informed that there are no recalls on this vehicle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle loss motive power with the transmission not in park warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed montrose Ford located at 3960 medina rd, fairlawn, oh 44333, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a blown fuse. The fuse was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the fuse was replaced. The mechanic informed the contact to purchase the same fuse and to keep them in the vehicle to replace if the failure recurred. The mechanic showed the contact how to replace the fuse. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9.
Fuel pump control module failed causing engine to stall and not able to be restarted. Fortunately at the time I was at the side of the road idling, however I was 5 minutes away from getting on the highway. Parked car, and purchased replacement fuel module from Ford dealer and able to get car running again. Ford has issued recall 16s31, however my '14 Taurus with a naturally aspirated 3.5l is not included in that recall. Part number of the module is aa8a-9d412-ca and supplier code doesn't appear to be one of the stated suppliers that is OK to use. Supplier code appears to be -oc. See attached photo and compare to information supplied in recall 16s31. Replacement part is p/n aa8z-9d370-b. Dealer cost with tax for the part was approx. $70
The vehicle will sometimes crank but will not start. It happens more often on hot days and when parked with the passenger side towards the sun. The local dealer is unable to diagnose the problem. I left the car with the dealer from 6/8/2018-6/20/2018 and the car only failed to start one time and they were unable to find the reason. Since picking the car up it has failed to start three times. I checked online and found that there is an issue with the fuel pump relay. I pulled the relay from our car and it is the same one that has a recall except ours is on a Taurus limited not the sho. I recommend recalling all vehicles with the same fuel pump relay regardless of model/trim. I have attached a photo of our car's fuel pump relay.
Was pulling up to a stoplight in town, the in dash lit up with "electric steering assist fail" and my steering wheel stiffened up as if I lost power steering, I stopped, cycled the key and the power steering returned. There was no prior warning or in dash lights to this incident. A week went by with no incident or sign of trouble. Was reversing out of a parking spot 7 days later and the same problem occurred. I cycled the key again, and the problem went away. I just left the Ford service center and and they pulled the code c200d:49. Since the latest incident, there has been no problem. I declined the repairs as they were $2200 and I know Ford has recalled previous years of my vehicle for the same exact problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing out of the garage, the back up camera became inoperable. An error message which stated camera not available was displayed. The vehicle was taken to arundel Ford located at 1561 portland rd, arundel, me 04046, to be diagnosed. The result was inconclusive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Electrical complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2014 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Ford Taurus, 13% of the model year's 229 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford Taurus electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2014 Ford Taurus, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Taurus electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.