Is the 2013 Ford Taurus a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
Consider purchasing only if it has a strong maintenance history and low mileage.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable ride
- Strong V6 engine options
Cons
- Limited rear visibility
- Heavyweight impacts fuel economy
- Outdated infotainment system
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Water pump failure which can lead to engine overheating
- Transmission issues such as slipping or hesitation
- Electrical problems with dashboard and infotainment system
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (9)
The 2013 Ford Taurus has 9 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Suspension — Rear (campaign 20V072000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured Aug…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected…
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door op…
- Suspension — Rear — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
1 2013 Ford Taurus owner tracks this exact car in CarsJudge. Their real maintenance spend over the last 12 months averaged $0/year — logged from actual service records, not estimates.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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