Model year
2004 Ford Taurus
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 375 complaints for the 2004 Ford Taurus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (159), POWER TRAIN (43), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (26). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,195 complaints
- 2001 1,037 complaints
- 2002 1,426 complaints
- 2003 1,223 complaints
- 2004 375 complaints
- 2005 774 complaints
- 2006 318 complaints
- 2007 149 complaints
- 2008 175 complaints
- 2009 64 complaints
- 2010 204 complaints
- 2011 187 complaints
- 2012 79 complaints
- 2013 585 complaints
- 2014 229 complaints
- 2015 280 complaints
- 2016 85 complaints
- 2017 44 complaints
- 2018 52 complaints
- 2019 18 complaints
Recalls
04V330000 · Jul 8, 2004
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
Complaints
375 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 36, fire flag on 13, injury field 25, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP06005 | ENGINE STALLING FFV · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES,… | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 28, 2007 |
| PE12005 | Stuck throttle · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Mar 7, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Taurus · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Taurus Wagon · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Taurus Wagon · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Taurus · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Taurus Wagon · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Ford Taurus at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.