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 2015 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after an oil change at a local dealer, the contact was informed that the auxiliary battery wiring harness was failing and needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that this failure was a series of failures of the vehicle. The contact previously had the fuel pump and the fuel tank mounting bolts replaced. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V605000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that she had not found a recall for the auxiliary battery wiring harness. The contact stated that the dealer had diagnosed the failure of the wiring harness but that the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound. The contact stated that the sound came from the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound sounded like a gunshot. In addition, the radio independently turned off and on. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The contact had AFIB and stated that the sound was loud enough and could have caused the contact to have a heart attack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming diagnostic test in January 2026. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that she attempted to get a jump start however, the vehicle still would not start. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump module and the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16V621000 (Fuel system, Gasoline). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact to call back after the vehicle was diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
03/16/2021 Was the purchase date. The battery was pretty much dead when we took it in for its first oil change (about a month after purchase), they may still have record of it. The check engine light has been on since June. The front head light wiring was faulty, not sure if the person has any record of it. But I can ask that finally got fixed in December. The check engine light was only read at the auto store. Unfortunately due to me losing my job, the cobuyer (my fianc ) has been responsible for all bills and we can't afford to have it looked at in depth. We purchased a limited warranty when we got the car, but every time we contacted them. They were rude and very put off. They made it seem like we were the issue and not the car. And they NEVER let us bring it in to have it looked at. We are paying almost $475 for a car that has had major problems since purchasing it.
The Rear View Camera has not been working properly for 5-6 years. Sometimes it works to display what is behind he car and at other times there is a blank black screen displaying a message that it's not working. The vehicle is out of warranty, and my local auto mechanic informed me that the cost to investigate and repair it would be very expensive, and recommended against fixing it. It does pose a safety problem, but we have become diligent in looking carefully in the rear view mirror and directly by turning around to ensure that there is nothing behind the car. Also, the warning "beeps" still works when in reverse. I noted that Ford has had many previous recalls regarding the back-up cameras, and wonder how my car has not been included. Please check if there are any recalls that my vehicle would qualify for. Thank you.
Backup camera is faulty. It malfunctions and turns off and on intermittently. Can't see behind me and could cause an accident. Additionally, other wiring issues including body control module is faulty and the left turn signal will not work. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed. With improper wiring or blinker issues can cause an accident without warning people of changing lanes or turning left at unprotected left hand turn lanes. The issue with the backup camera and body control module we confirmed by an independent repair shop. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance. There are no warning indicators on.
When putting my car in Reverse the back-up camera does not work properly. It either shows up and jumps screens to where you can't see anything behind you or make out what you're looking at. or the screen just goes black. It has not been looked at by anyone. There are no Warning lamps, signals or any other warning. The camera has been going in and out not working for over 6 months. I am worried that when backing up I might hit something or not see everything in view.
The fuel gauge in my 2015 Taurus/Interceptor is showing inaccurate fuel levels; it will show there is less fuel in the tank than there actually is, causing me to think I am possibly going to run out of fuel. Example: I will fill the fuel tank when the gauge reads 3/4, which should be around 5 gallons of fuel used. The amount of fuel being put in the tank is significantly less than what the fuel gauge shows.
Was driving and the accelerator/has pedal stopped working. A wrench indicator came on. The engine stopped working. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine started shaking. I turned the engine off then restarted it. It functioned fine. This happened twice in 2 days. It's the electronic throttle body. Ford won't fix the issue for free. It has 44k miles on it. An obvious manufacturer defect
Rear camera is not responding resulting in the inability to see persons or objects in fear camera screen while in reverse. It stopped working on 08/13/2021. The screen states " contact the dealer " error message. Touch Screen not responding to access settings for rear camera, climate, navigation, ect.
Electrical complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ford Taurus, 11% of the model year's 279 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Ford Taurus electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2015 Ford Taurus, though it has 6 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 2015 Ford Taurus electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 94,000 miles, and 7% 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.