2012 FORD TAURUS PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Taurus 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) Automatic
Taurus 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic
Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 (365 Hp) AWD Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Mechanical/Electrical Issues:
- Engine stalling while driving at highway speeds
- Power steering failure while driving
- Loss of power while driving
- Electrical system failure with lights, radio, air conditioner, etc.
- Throttle assembly failure leading to acceleration issues
- Power steering module failure
- Hydraulic lift supports failure
- Rear backup camera malfunction
- Inside door handle failure
- Steering wheel difficult to turn
- Airbag sensor light coming on intermittently
- Keyless start/stop button malfunction
- Engine stalling while driving at highway speeds
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2. Safety Concerns:
- Airbag sensor light not operating properly
- Headlight visibility issues
- Steering wheel locking up and brakes failing
- Water pump failure leading to coolant leaks
- Engine coolant leak due to faulty water pump
- FCIM module malfunction causing heater and radio issues
- Accelerator pedal causing vehicle to accelerate without warning
- Faulty airbag sensor in passenger seat
- Horizontal line across windshield causing poor visibility at night
- Burning smell and engine fire while driving
- Loss of power steering assist while driving
- Power steering assist fault light coming on intermittently
- Backup camera showing image upside down
- Airbag sensor light not operating properly
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3. Recall Issues:
- Airbag sensor light related to recall but parts not available
- Structure recall parts not available for repair
- Fuel system recall not addressed by dealer
- Throttle body replacement recall
- Airbag sensor light related to recall but parts not available
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4. Miscellaneous:
- Braking issues with grinding noise and rotor rust
- Brake rotor rusting
- FCIM replacement on national backorder
- Radio and heating controls malfunction
- Passenger seat airbag warning light malfunctioning
- Sudden engine cut-off while driving
- Rear window shattering
- Recurring engine stalling issues
- Steering wheel rotation sensor failure
- Headlights not bright enough at night
- Passenger seat airbag warning light malfunctioning
- Engine compartment fire
- Steering becoming tight and difficult to steer
- Passenger seat airbag warning light coming on with passenger weighing 115 pounds on seat
- Engine compartment catching fire
- Passenger airbag warning light malfunctioning
- Airbag warning light coming on with passenger in seat
- Interior issues including heat stuck at 90 degrees and defroster malfunction
- Braking issues with grinding noise and rotor rust
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774