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1FAHP2EW5BG••••••2012 Ford TAURUS
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford TAURUS build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
69on the model
33builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Exterior Lighting 1Structure 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionJan 2020
Rear toe links replaced 1/23/2020. Was told by dealer that other ford models have been recalled for same part malfunction but no recall on taurus
SeatsJan 2019
The driver seat heating element is over heating causing extreme heat and beginning to burn the seat
SteeringAug 2018
"power steering assist failure" warning when starting the car can usually be resolved by restarting the car and has been intermittent for the life of the vehicle, however the power steering (which is completely electronic--no pulley or hydraulics) is now failing while driving…
EngineSep 2016
Catastrophic water pump failure leaked a lot of coolant in oil - driver was driving the car on highway when all of sudden the motor just died (stalled), forcing the driver to hard steer to the side of highway. The gauge at the time just suddenly jumped to h - in a span of few…
StructureMay 2016
The contact owns a 2011 ford taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V040000 (structure); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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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 1FAHP2EW5BG148989 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.