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2015 Ford Taurus

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Ford Taurus
Pictured: 2010 Ford Taurus Limited 2 -- 10-31-2009. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
Se/Sel 4dr Sedan FWD, Sel/Limited/Sho 4dr Sedan AWD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
26 combined · 22 city / 32 hwy
Length
203.1 in
Curb weight
4,017–4,229 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 24% better than the average 2015 large car (20.9 MPG).
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Many owner complaints280 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 54 for similar models — most often about the back over prevention.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 11 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Ford Taurus is a large car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 203 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,017 lb (Se/Sel 4dr Sedan FWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway), 24% better than the 2015 large car average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 280 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the back over prevention.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Taurus — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Taurus →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Se/Sel 4dr Sedan FWD203.1 in76.4 in60.6 in113 in66.1 / 66.1 in4,017 lb60/40
Sel/Limited/Sho 4dr Sedan AWD203.1 in76.4 in60.6 in113 in66.1 / 66.1 in4,229 lb60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Taurus FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive22 / 32 / 26+24%$2,600347
Taurus FWD FFV FFV3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 23+10%$2,900395
Taurus FWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 23+10%$2,900395
Taurus AWD FFV FFV3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 210%$3,200426
Taurus AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 210%$3,200426
Taurus AWD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-4%$3,350450
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $1,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.9 MPG2015 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Ford Taurus.

Similar 2015 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Ford Taurus (this car)26 MPGNot rated6
2015 Chevrolet Impala25 MPGNot rated3
2015 Dodge Charger23 MPGNot rated7
2015 Dodge Challenger23 MPGNot rated5
2015 Chrysler 30023 MPGNot rated4
2015 Toyota Avalon40 MPGNot rated2
2015 Buick LaCrosse28 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (6)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Oct 13, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · 1,448,655 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft · Nov 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V692000 · 15,587 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Risk
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Suspension › Rear · Feb 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 211,207 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Aug 25, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V621000 · 77,502 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting · Sep 28, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V605000 · 203 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Parking Brake · Jul 24, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V464000 · 7,165 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Ford Taurus is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

280Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
10Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
4Injuries reported
68,580 miTypical mileage at failure
Back Over Prevention56
Fuel/Propulsion System53
Steering50
Unknown Or Other41
Engine33
Electrical System30
Power Train16
Fuel System, Gasoline12
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/09: 124/10: 124/11: 125/01: 325/02: 225/03: 125/05: 225/06: 225/07: 125/08: 325/09: 625/10: 225/11: 325/12: 326/01: 426/02: 626/03: 626/04: 426/05: 326/06: 926/07: 626/08: 1026/09: 826/10: 524/0925/0125/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 10

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Ford Taurus buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Back Over Prevention — 56 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 53 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  4. Steering — 50 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 68,580 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Taurus. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Taurus years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2019 Taurus21203.1 in★★★★★218
2018 Taurus21203.1 in★★★★★452
2017 Taurus23203.1 in★★★★★444
2016 Taurus23203.1 inNot rated486
2014 Taurus26203.1 inNot rated5225
2013 Taurus25203.1 inNot rated9564
2012 Taurus22203.1 inNot rated561
2011 Taurus22203.1 inNot rated4133
2010 Taurus22203.1 inNot rated3110
2009 Taurus21202 inNot rated125
2008 Taurus22202 inNot rated1128
2007 Taurus20–Not rated046

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →