AI Damage2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 17% of all complaints
- Steering: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
For a recall on a fuel pump sensor which the dealer said would cost nothing to replace. I had to buy the part and install it to get the vehicle there. Dumb, I know, but it was cheaper than a tow truck and I wanted it corrected by the dealer for safety purposes.
Safety related as leaking transmission and gear oil leak onto hot exhaust makes smoke that enters cabin thru hvac system. Should be a campaign or recall action!!!!!
On the way home after being on duty, a warning light came on that read "service advancetrak low". I reset the message and it appeared again. I deactivated the traction control and it appeared to be fine, prior to that the steering was very unresponsive and appeared to be sluggish.
My car's power steering suddenly developed a fault, showing message on dash "stop safely now" along with a simultaneous message about servicing advancetrac. Steering became very difficult. Steering still worked, but car became very hard to turn (I am not a small man, and it was still difficult).
The power steering makes noise and is slipping at certain points while the vehicle is moving. It seems to be consistent with customer satisfaction program 17b22, which was recently issued for the police utility vehicles of this same year, but did not include the sedan.
After exiting vehicle and walking about 30 feet, heard a loud bang and saw the rear window shatter. It was 19 f outside temp. On replacing the rear window, technician discovered rear window defroster connector on passenger side was melted and on the piece of glass still connected to the wire, burnt glass.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,234 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 38% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Taurus Police Interceptor has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (50%), warning lights, check engine (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.