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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FAHP2EW4BG••••••2011 Ford TAURUS
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford TAURUS build (14 vs 3).
14on this build
172on the model
53builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 4Engine 3Exterior Lighting 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashJan 2020
My trunk leaked once in 2017 soaking legal paperwork. Found source of leak through faulty gaskets, used silicone and performed my own water test with hose. Front left headlight leaked through rubber gasket. I have had to pay out of pocket to fix my car and reported all this to…
SeatsfireDec 2013
The contact owns a 2011 ford taurus. The contact stated that the driver's side heated seat overheated. The seat warmer burned through the leather seat and the contact's coat, causing burns to the contact's skin. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not…
Electrical SystemFeb 2023
Ford needs to recall the throttle body sensor and break pedal for the 2011 Ford Taurus FWD SEL MODEL. Back in the day, there was a cable connecting the accelerator pedal to the throttle. If that cable snapped, well, you were up a certain creek without a paddle. But at least you…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling for approximately 1 minute, then the vehicle started revving up with the RPM above 7,000. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal seemed to be stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate…
EngineFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact was able to have the vehicle taken to an independent mechanic to be…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAHP2EW4BG183023 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.