CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Ford Taurus has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 2 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (48 reports).
2011 Ford Taurus recalls
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor.
Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash
The interior door handle return spring can become unseated, so the handle does not return fully to its stowed position after it is used.
Most common 2011 Ford Taurus problems
Problem areas named in the 187 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 |
| Engine | 40 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
What owners report
I hit a dirt embankment the seatbelts did not lock and I ended up smashing my head off of my steering wheel and my passenger ended up smashing their head off of my dashboard.
The rear view backup camera visual is located in my rearview mirror it is just a blue screen whenever I put the car in reverse it just one day stopped working I've been waiting for it to be on the recall list and for some reason this year a 2011 is not on the recall list but it should be
Last June I noticed the car constantly shaking. Took it to Goodyear plaza tire in Alexandria mn and they said they didn't find anything wrong and it's normal to have tires feel like they are shaking while driving. The tires are 255/45R19 Then in July of 2025, I wanted a tire rotation and wheels balanced. The mechanic says they can't because the tread is almost gone and I'd have 5000 left before I could get new tires. About 2000 miles later I noticed the tread separating from the wires on 3 of the 4 tires. They have been kept properly inflated and rotated every 5000 to 6000 miles. Usually every other oil change. Again I was told it's normal since the tires mostly last 30,000 miles and is rate
Driving on access rd. Car stalled in middle of traffic. Glad I was not driving on highway. Lucky several drivers helped push car into a gas station. Saw water leak under car. There were no codes or indicators of over heating. Let car cool off. Noticed water in coolant reservoir. still was able to add 1 gal and half of water. Car turned on, drove it home which is about 3 miles. Water leak near the oil pan and block. After a long cooling period, noticed 3 hairline cracks on the bottom part of block. Cracked block Checked oil and noticed the oil was real thin and milky. Signs of water pump failure. Car is sitting on driveway. Only option is to replace the 156k miles engine. Cost is very expe
2011 Ford Taurus Limited 37'000 miles Original owner Like New Condition. Engine and all systems working perfectly no check engine or other lights showing. I was driving on city street about 25mph and with no warning engine and dash all shut down I had no crank and no dash lights at all. while I waited for tow truck dash lights did come on and anti theft light was flashing very fast. If I had been driving on Interstate 80 I may have been killed with all the Semi's that are always there. This happened August 7th 2025 It has been at the FORD dealership by my house for 25 work days and all they have done is checked the computer and said no power so replaced comp with rebuilt one and still no pow
2011 Ford Taurus questions
Does the 2011 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford Taurus: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash; Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed; Door May Unlatch in a Side Impact Crash; Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Taurus?
Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (48), Engine (40), Steering (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Ford Taurus 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.