2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (3 reports).

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor recalls

Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls

Recall 16V621Aug 25, 201677,502 vehicles affected

A component inside the fuel pump electric module may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Most common 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering3
Power Train2
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2019-06-16, Power Train
I TOOK MY 2014 FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR TO BOGGUS FORD IN HARLINGEN, TX. 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. DURING THE DRIVE THERE I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON SO I REPORTED IT. I ALSO REPORTED TO THEM THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATES, OR JERKS, WHEN DRIVING AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS. THEY CORRECTED THE RECALL AND CHARGED ME $145.00 FOR ANOTHER SENSOR THEY CLAIMED WAS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE CAR TO JERK LIKE IT WAS. I DROVE OFF AND IMMEDI
2019-05-30, Power Train
POWER TRANSFER SEALS LEAKING-(PTU)--COMMON PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS ON 4WD FORD VEHICLES. 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!!!!!
2018-10-28, Steering
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. THE FOLLOWING AFTERNOON I GO TO GET IN CAR AND MESSAGE CAME ION DASH STATING "STEERING FAILURE" AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CAR IS BEING TOWED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 29 TO CLOSEST FORD DEALER. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM WITH SAME MODEL AND YEAR, AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS ISSUES THE SAME AS OUR POLICE CAR. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A POLICE CAR, WE ARE A SMALL TOWN AND THERE IS LITTLE TO NO AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
2018-09-24, Steering
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). I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (I WAS ON A LARGE CITY STREET TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH) AND STOP WITH SOME DIFFICULTY. POWER STEERING SEEMS TO HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY.
2017-09-02, Steering
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. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM, AS POWER STEERING COULD FAIL AT HIGH SPEEDS.

2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor questions

Does the 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor: Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Power Train (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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