2011 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

40Engine complaints

21.4%Of all 187 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46 · 24.6%

ENGINE40 · 21.4%

STEERING25 · 13.4%

Unspecified / other15 · 8%

POWER TRAIN15 · 8%

Share of the 187 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford Taurus overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL THAT HAS LESS THAN 130,000 MILES ON IT THAT HAS EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. IT STARTED WITH…”NHTSA complaint 11119017 — filed 08/10/2018

“WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WE LOST HEAT AND THE CAR OVERHEATED. WE STOPPED THE CAR TO ENSURE IT WOULD NOT BE DAMAGED AND LET IT…”NHTSA complaint 11093655 — filed 05/14/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD TAURUS. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND IN REVERSE, A LOUD SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS…”NHTSA complaint 11082468 — filed 04/02/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford Taurus have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford Taurus: 40 of 187 complaints on file (21.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford Taurus have in total?

187 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.