2013 Ford Taurus safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
20
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
9
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2013 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (25 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 Ford Taurus vehicles were involved in 84 fatal crashes with 42 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension · Feb 10, 2020
- Crash riskA component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a… · Aug 25, 2016
- Fire riskIn the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to… · Dec 2, 2015
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut… · Jun 2, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat… · Jan 28, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been… · Jul 2, 2014
- Fire riskWhen used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may… · May 29, 2014
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child… · Jun 26, 2013