2015 Ford Taurus fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V621000Aug 25, 201677,502 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

  Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

• Recall 15V605000Sep 28, 2015203 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

  Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 9, 2026SCTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank or inverted while reversing. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11749313 · source
2. Filed Jun 1, 2026PAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11741413 · source
3. Filed Jan 21, 2025140,000 miGAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11637354 · source
4. Filed Feb 15, 202460,916 miKYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The contact stated that the failure had occurred in 2020. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel pump and failed modulator. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11572059 · source
5. Filed Jan 3, 202390,000 miWIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that after multiple attempts the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11499973 · source
6. Filed Dec 20, 202267,000 miNCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on various occasions, the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts, without warning. The contact called an independent mechanic who linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11498258 · source
7. Filed Sep 27, 2022127,424 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the fuel line had been leaking, requiring frequent refueling. The vehicle had been emitting a fuel odor. While idle the vehicle suddenly jerked and the fuel indicator warning illuminated. The contact pulled into a nearby parking space where the fuel indicator showed 20 miles to empty however, the fuel gauge showed empty. The contact had a certified mechanic diagnose the vehicle and determined that the fuel line had…

   NHTSA complaint #11486627 · source
8. Filed Jun 8, 2022PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   2015 ford taurus. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for fuel pump module safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled on a public roadway and was towed to a repair facility. The fuel pump control module was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced the same failure detailed in the recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repair cost.

   NHTSA complaint #11468193 · source
9. Filed May 23, 2022123,000 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power but did not stall. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign…

   NHTSA complaint #11465749 · source
10. Filed Nov 3, 2021MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Fuel pump control module failure. No start intermittent. Could have been stuck 5 hours away if it would've been a week earlier. No warning lights or indications previously.

    NHTSA complaint #11439236 · source
11. Filed Aug 23, 202138,000 miNJFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to violently shake and stall. The contact managed to coast the vehicle off the freeway into a parking lot where the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the engine was still running. The vehicle resumed normal operation prior to the failure. The vehicle was having a service check for the oil change…

    NHTSA complaint #11430186 · source
12. Filed Jul 13, 202167,000 miNYTowedElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11424660 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology