AI Damage2019 Ford Taurus: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Ford Taurus filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about backover prevention and engine and cooling. The maker issued 31 service bulletins for this year. We found 3 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 18
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 31
- YouTube repair videos
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Backover prevention 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 3 Lane departure 11% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints
- Backover prevention: 9 complaints (50% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Lane departure: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 15.
- Structure: 1 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backover prevention | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I had started breaking for impact of a dog on the freeway (had started tapping my breaks as I was slowing down, as there was no way to avoid the dog)â¦I was hit from the back by a F350 (pulling a full-size horse trailer w/ living quarters & 3 to 4 horses), which was traveling 70 to 75 MPH.
The contact stated that occasionally while geared in Reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display a clear view image as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the failure was reproduced and confirmed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The only warning we received was a low oil level warning and once received, the engine was immediately shut off and towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated the engine has metal shaving in the oil and he recommends replacing the engine. It had 144,000 miles on it and was routinely maintained.
The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
When I put my car in reverse the cameras either wonât come on or they get stuck on when I put my car in drive. I have had my car to the local Ford dealership and they are aware of the problem but they continue to state they do not have the parts to replace on my car.
Additionally, the message "Key Not Detected" was displayed while the fob key was inside the vehicle, and the rearview camera displayed a blank image while reversing. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the manifold, but the failure persisted.
There are no dashboard warning lights or indicators related to the malfunction. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the manufacturer or a dealership for inspection due to financial constraints.
The contact stated that the heater and air conditioning system failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the water pump was leaking coolant. The dealer replaced the water pump.
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 8,622 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Taurus has 456 complaints (40 years in the data). This year has 18, below average.
What to check before buying
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 25E10-S1 Owner letter
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NHTSA lists 31 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
- Taurus 19844 sources
- Taurus 1986101 sources
- Taurus 1987255 sources
- Taurus 1988333 sources
- Taurus 1989562 sources
- Taurus 1990381 sources
- Taurus 1991649 sources
- Taurus 1992681 sources
- Taurus 19931,557 sources
- Taurus 1994923 sources
- Taurus 19951,205 sources
- Taurus 1996825 sources
- Taurus 1997770 sources
- Taurus 1998545 sources
- Taurus 1999874 sources
- Taurus 20001,195 sources
- Taurus 20011,037 sources
- Taurus 20021,426 sources
- Taurus 20031,223 sources
- Taurus 2004375 sources
- Taurus 2005774 sources
- Taurus 2006318 sources
- Taurus 2007149 sources
- Taurus 2008175 sources
- Taurus 200964 sources
- Taurus 2010204 sources
- Taurus 2011187 sources
- Taurus 201279 sources
- Taurus 2013585 sources
- Taurus 2014229 sources
- Taurus 2015283 sources
- Taurus 2016158 sources
- Taurus 2017101 sources
- Taurus 201883 sources
- Taurus 999944 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Taurus?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: backover prevention, engine and cooling, lane departure. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rear-view camera (22%), infotainment or screen glitches (11%), warning lights, check engine (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA lists 31 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 2019 Ford Taurus 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 2019 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 2026-11-05.